Before heading to Europe for a month this summer, my mom and I spent 4 days together in Chicago to have a joint early birthday celebration and to see Elton John on his farewell tour. Here's our best things from that time that could make a great girl's weekend for anyone! 1) … [Read more...] about Top 6 Ideas For A Great Girl’s Weekend In Chicago, IL
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Hotel Review: Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, IL
After flying back to the US from Jordan via Istanbul, Shae and I stayed overnight at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport. Our flight wasn't due to land until 5:40pm, so I'd been concerned about booking a flight down to Denver for that evening in case our international flights … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, IL
Here’s Our Top 10 Cities We Visited In 2018
During the first year of our 5 year, 50 state road trip, we visited 10 states and stayed in more than 50 different cities. We've had a great time, but we enjoyed some of those cities more than others. We therefore thought it'd be fun to look back on the past year and pick each … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Top 10 Cities We Visited In 2018
Turtle Racing At Big Joe’s In Chicago, Illinois
We rocked up at the nondescript Chicago pub at 8:30pm on a Friday night, about 90 minutes before the action started. We've bet on hermit crab races in Jamaica. We've cheered on goats racing in Ohio. But turtle racing at Big Joe's was the first time we'd get to experience … [Read more...] about Turtle Racing At Big Joe’s In Chicago, Illinois
Hotel Review: Hyatt House Chicago/Schaumburg, Illinois
After leaving Marion where we visited Little Grand Canyon, Garden Of The Gods and the Franklin County Historic Jail Museum, we headed back up to northern Illinois. We'd originally planned to stay in Lisle at a hotel opposite The Morton Arboretum. However, Shae found out that … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt House Chicago/Schaumburg, Illinois
Hunting Lighthouses On The Mag Mile, Chicago IL
While staying in Chicago for our anniversary, Shae and I went for a wander around the city and headed up to The Magnificent Mile. Shortly after crossing over DuSable Bridge, we spotted a decorated lighthouse. When we spot a colorful piece of public art like this, we know it … [Read more...] about Hunting Lighthouses On The Mag Mile, Chicago IL
20 Free Things To Do In Chicago
Given how expensive hotels and parking can be in Chicago, the third largest city in the US isn't the cheapest place to visit. A trip to Chicago doesn't have to break your budget though. We recently spent a couple of weeks in and around Chicago and, although we spent quite a … [Read more...] about 20 Free Things To Do In Chicago
Having a Fintastic Time at AquaMermaid Chicago
While Ariel dreamed of being human, many humans dream of being mermaids (and mermen), and now you can experience it! My mom, our friend Megan and I went to an Introductory Mermaid Swim class at AquaMermaid Chicago during our birthday weekend extravaganza. It was very … [Read more...] about Having a Fintastic Time at AquaMermaid Chicago
Cruisin’ With Canines In Chicago, Illinois With Mercury Cruise Lines
As you may have realized from previous posts, when we're talking about water and dogs... I'm in. So when we walked past a sign while bumming around downtown Chicago that said 'Canine Cruises', I ran over to find out more information. Mercury Cruise Lines offers a sightseeing … [Read more...] about Cruisin’ With Canines In Chicago, Illinois With Mercury Cruise Lines
Review: TownePlace Suites Chicago Naperville, IL
Shae and her mom's birthdays are a day apart, so her mom and stepdad came to visit us in Illinois so that they could celebrate their birthdays together. One of the things they'd planned for their birthdays was an introduction to mermaid swimming class - tails and all! One of … [Read more...] about Review: TownePlace Suites Chicago Naperville, IL