From the inbox: “Chicago’s own Graham Elliot Bowles is coming on board to bring in the best of the local grub. Now Lollapalooza and Graham want your help. Tell us what you want . From festival staples to your favorite … Read More
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If you’re cool and enjoy architecture, please check out BootsnAll’s list of the best architecture cities in the world. No surprises here, but the pictures and concise explanations are great. Dubai, Chicago, Istanbul, Beijing, Rome and Barcelona all make the … Read More
According to Hotelchatter.com, The Trump Chicago will have skyboxes for guests who wish to watch the Chicago River turn green, one of the more awesome St. Patty’s Day traditions. For $45, you can have a traditional Irish breakfast, and for … Read More
One of the sad, comforting things about traveling to major U.S. cities is that they feel a whole lot like one another. Sure, New York has the New York thing and D.C. is D.C. and Chicago, Chicago. But on every … Read More
The city of Chicago put itself on the map last month when it announced an official partnership with Foursquare , the GPS-enabled game that lets its users “check-in” at sites across the country. Now visitors to the Windy City can … Read More
Lola Akinmade combines her professions as a photojournalist, travel writer and volunteer worker with her personal experiences while on the road. Follow her journeys through her beautiful photographs and vibrant commentary at Geotraveler’s Niche.
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Buy a plane ticket , and you’ll pay the base fare plus the taxes and fees. Cancel that ticket at the last minute, though, and you won’t always receive a refund for the taxes and fees. Is that fair? You … Read More
Daily Candy makes their recommendations for Chicago Restaurant Week. Over 170 restaurants are participating in the program , which runs through February 28th. Three-course lunches and dinners run $22 and $38, respectively. And no, Alinea isn’t an option. [Daily Candy] … Read More
It was reported over the weekend that the U.S. government is lifting its travel warning for Syria. The country remains on the list of states that sponsor terrorism. [USA Today]
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