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Why You Should Only Take a Carry-On When You Travel Overseas

We haven't always packed light on overseas trips. It took a couple of years of hits and misses that made us change...
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It's no secret that Scott Eddy is passionate about travel and sharing it with others. One look at his Twitter account and you will...

Family Fun at the Square Roots Festival

One of our favorite local festivals of the year has to be the Square Roots Festival in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. This year, the...
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Summer vacation planning is in full gear at our house and let's face it, we can't always head out to far-flung destinations. But, we...
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10 Things You Need to Know When Crossing the Border Into Canada

Since it's so close to many states, Canada should be in the cards for your next vacation road trip. Summer road trips are great....

Pack Your Bags – 5 Lesser Known National Parks to Explore Now

Many people have either heard of or have been to Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks.  However, out of the 58 national parks,...
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The Winchester Mystery House Has a Super Cool Virtual Tour

Winchester Mystery House is currently closed to the public because of COVID-19, but if you’re interested in taking a tour, it can...

From Farm to Fork at Flora Farms

Across all cultures and countries, food is an important part of the culture and national identity. Featuring in celebrations from festivals to family gatherings,...

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Our Stay at the Alise Chicago

https://youtu.be/CeJJ2vPo944 I can’t even count the number of times I walked by this place. I knew it was a city landmark and from time to...