Today I have a guest post from a very dear friend, Jon Rochetti. You may have seen his photos accompanying many of my posts, and if you haven’t, take a look here or here or here. Today, I’m very excited to share with you some of his great writing, along with his photos. ——————- The Windy City”¦The Second City”¦City [...]
15 Tourist Traps — or Not!
September 5, 2006 By Leave a Comment
A recent MSN article listed 15 tourist traps that the writer recommended avoiding, claiming they weren’t worth the time and/or money. I disagree with most of them, believing that they are things you need to do at least once in your life. Read my reasoning here, compare with MSN writer Jon Douglas here, and then [...]
The Last Days of Summer: Still Time to Get Out for Labor Day Weekend
September 3, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Chicago: Tutankhamun & the Golden Age of the Pharoahs
August 3, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Today I am in Chicago, where it is pouring down rain. Because of the downpour last night, plans ended with dinner, and an early night in. I laid in bed and watched a magnificent thunder and lightning storm play out across the sky. Unfortunately, today’s weather is only slightly better — still raining — and I [...]
Checking In You & Your Bags
April 15, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Travelers are always looking for a way to cut down check-in time at the airport, and a couple of services have crossed my path in the last few days that may help to make this process a little easier. If you are attending a convention at Chicago’s McCormick’s Place, a new service will allow you [...]
What's to Eat?
April 14, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Chicago LimoJet
April 8, 2006 By Leave a Comment
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No wait! It’s a limousine. Or, more accurately, a Jetmousine. Dan Harris, of Bend, Oregon, came up with the idea of converting jets into vehicles a few years ago, and has currently sold three of his creations to limousine companies. The first delivery will be to Exotic Coach of [...]
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