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my volunteer & adventure trip to Costa Rica, day 2, Playa San Miguel
This is the second in a series of posts, one for each day, of an incredible 2-week volunteer & adventure trip to Costa Rica in December 2022. I wasn’t sure this trip would happen, but luckily it did. Here is my volunteer & adventure trip to Costa Rica, day 2, Playa San Miguel. We piled in the van, embarking on the next part of our adventure. It was approximately a 5-hour ride from San Jose to our next destination Playa San Miguel. We made a couple of stops to break it up. First, at a market to get some snacks, then at an outdoor buffet to have a traditional lunch.…
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my volunteer & adventure trip to Costa Rica, day 1, San Jose
The beautiful garden at Casa Alma in San Jose, Costa Rica
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celebrate the holidays Chicago-style 2022
Thanksgiving is over, and it’s getting dark at 4:30 pm. Ready or not, the holidays are fast approaching. To help you prepare & celebrate the holidays Chicago-style 2022, here are some suggestions from a lifelong native Chicagoan to brighten up your dark, cold days. holiday Chicago-style things to do There are many options for holiday Chicago-style things to do at Millennium Park. So bundle up and go have some seasonal, festive fun. You can join in Caroling at Cloud Gate. Click here for details. Like to ice skate? Go take a spin at the Tribune McCormick Ice rink or the Skating Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park. Click here for city-wide…
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goodbye summer, hello fall, Chicago 2022
As a lifelong Chicagoan, it is always sad to bid summer farewell, but growing up in the Midwest, I look forward to the change of seasons. Well, maybe not the end of winter so much, but I’m working on a plan to become a snowbird. Goodbye summer, hello fall, Chicago 2022. Soon it’ll be time to swap out my shorts & flip-flips for sweaters & boots. It’s already getting dark before 7 pm. Whatever happened to getting rid of daylight savings time? Even though temps are predicted to be pretty nice for the next week, I’m actually SUPing today, the trees have started changing colors, so cooler temps are inevitable.…
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top 10 obscure Chicago museums – part# 3
This content uses referral links and contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Are looking for things to do on your upcoming trip to Chicago? Or are you a local looking for a new & different museum experience? Here are my suggestions as a blogger & local tour guide for the past 15+ years of the top 10 obscure Chicago museums PART #3. If you are a museum-goer, you already know about the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium, which all reside in our Museum Campus on the beautiful Lake Michigan lakefront.…
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best ways to get around Chicago
This content uses referral links and contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Planning a trip to Chicago? Found a flight, check. Found your hotel, check. If you are still looking for flights, check out Expedia for great prices. And if you are still looking for a hotel, check out Expedia for some great rates. Click here for a vrbo if you have a larger group or are interested in living like a local. Wondering where to stay? Here is my guide about the best neighborhoods to stay in Chicago. Now that you have those…
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top 10 obscure Chicago museums – part# 2
This content uses referral links and contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Are looking for things to do on your upcoming trip to Chicago? Or are you a local looking for a new & different museum experience? Here are my suggestions as a blogger & local tour guide for the past 15+ years of the top 10 obscure Chicago museums – part#2. If you are a museum-goer, you already know about the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium which all reside in our Museum Campus on the beautiful Lake Michigan lakefront.…
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best views & uniquely Chicago things to do
This content uses referral links and contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Planning your trip to Chicago and trying to figure out where to see the best views? Or wondering what uniquely Chicago things there are to do here and nowhere else? Read on for suggestions from a native Chicagoan and tour guide for the last 15+years. Have fun exploring! where to go to get the best views & some uniquely Chicago things to do Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park The photo above was taken at the Jay Pritzker Pavillion in Millennium Park…
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best neighborhoods to stay in Chicago
This content uses referral links and contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Chicago Neighborhood Collage Gallery Wrapped Canvas Art Print by Al Sorenson Studios Planning a trip to Chicago? Wondering where you should stay? Anywhere downtown (aka the Loop, the central business district) is usually where most visitors stay, and for good reason. There are many things to do and fabulous restaurants and shops. You’ll be close to the lakefront and downtown attractions like the Museum Campus, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier & Millennium Park. You can’t go wrong staying anywhere from the Gold Coast (near…
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traveling to Chicago with kids
This content uses referral links and contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thinking about traveling to Chicago with kids? Chicago is a great place to bring them. So much to do & see & places to go! Here is a guide to help you plan your trip with lots of fun, kid-focused & family-friendly suggestions. Use this link from hotels.com to find lodging. They offer many hotel options in great locations. If you need accommodations for a larger group check out a vrbo. The last family I toured around stayed at a condo in…
