Things to Do in Illinois

Mississippi River Road Trip

Since returning from my solo mega Odyssey, driving 29,000 kilometres (18,000 miles), through all the continental USA states, people ask me what was my favourite place. Throughout my trip people would...

Chicago, That Toddlin' Town

Frank Sinatra said it best! I have always dreamt of going to Chicago since I was a little girl, and that dream finally came true! I flew into O'Hare and headed straight to the Museum of...

Staying Safe in Chicago, Illinois

Most of Chicago is safe for travel. It is highly advised that you avoid Harvey and Chicago Heights, as these areas are subject to rampant gang activity and high crime rates.

Thursday Travels: Pont Alexandre III, Paris

Pont Alexandre III is one of the most gorgeous and elegant bridges in Paris, represents the peace in relationship between France and Russia. In 1900, Russian Tsar Nicholas II personally placed...

24 Hours in London

There is no way to see and experience everything in London in a single day because it is such a large metropolis. Everything is doable if you have a 24-hour stopover in London, with the obvious...

Exploring Varanasi, the City of Light

The extremely good Hindu city of Varanasi (additionally known as Banaras or Benares) is one of the satisfactory cities to visit in India. It stretches alongside the River Ganges, its waterfront...