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Our first stop | Jul 01 07'

by krup32 a male traveling as a couple from Syracuse, on vacation in Chicago

"It just so happened that the "Taste of Chicago" is going on this week and Meg and I found ourselves there before we knew it."

We made it to Chicago in about 11 hours. Our hotel is really nice and we are right in the mix of everything. It just so happened that the "Taste of... Continue reading »
Why We Travel | Jan 10 08'

by timothyshoup a 35 year old male from Venice, on vacation in Chicago

"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. -- Lao Tzu"

A good friend sent me the following before my departure. __________________ May the road rise up to meet youMay the wind be always at y... Continue reading »
South America: The Great Adventure | Jan 10 08'

by timothyshoup a 35 year old male from Venice, on vacation in Chicago

"Well, the game is afoot."

I thought the following departure email sent before leaving for a year in South America was worth reproducing here in the blog as a first entry.___... Continue reading »
A Long, Cold Weekend | Dec 31 95'

by loraloralora a 33 year old female from Alexandria, on vacation in Chicago

"As you might predict, it was absolutely frigid"

We flew out to Chicago on Friday afternoon and made our way to Evanston, home of NWU, where Shannon went for 2 years before transfering to Delaware... Continue reading »
Take Me Out to the Ball Game | Jul 30 02'

by DemonGroover a 37 year old male from Edinburgh, on vacation in Chicago

"Staring into a beer glass really brings home the essence of what the Blues is all about!"

After the enormity that was New York, Chicago seemed a small town. Not really, but at least I could look at central Chicago and not feel like a... Continue reading »
“Wintering” in Chicago | Dec 18 07'

by Orient a 35 year old female from Toronto, on vacation in Chicago

"Christmas in Chicago"

Meriam-Webster defines “wintering” as “to manage during the winter”. That definition gives the idea that winter must be endured, na kailangang pagt... Continue reading »
Chicago | Dec 13 06'

by Kylie Syme a 24 year old female from Toowoomba, on vacation in Chicago

"Chicago"

DAY 1:This morning we had breakfast at a truck stop before reaching the Sioux Falls airport to catch our flight to Chicago at 10.50am. It was a sad... Continue reading »
Only the tough survive | Jan 06 07'

by Ethereal Wanderer a real traveler from Australia, on vacation in Chicago

"Get tough or go home!"

By rights I should hate this town. With my first experience of Chicago roads being the drunk driver and the bus and today being scammed out of ... Continue reading »
Airport Stop... | Oct 21 07'

by BIRCHY a 27 year old male from Boston, on vacation in Chicago

Chicago again...and another delayed flight...Feel sorry for Sarah, she is picking me up... Continue reading »
chicagin it up | Jul 31 07'

by Ceeweave a 29 year old male from Columbus, on vacation in Chicago

had a great time. not time to write too much now we are in a hotel parking lot in northwest wyoming stealing their wirless. pics of badlands and th... Continue reading »