I think if you ask anyone what Chicago is famous for, one of the top answers on the list would be Chicago deep dish pizza. I have eaten at a restaurant in LA which serves up Chicago style deep dish and my family did not care for it so we were reluctant to put it on our list of things to do on a recent trip to the windy city. It turns out... the real deal (found at Gino's East) … [Read more...]
Chicago People, Places and Food
Chicago has long carried the label of being second to New York - hence the name Second City. But just as the comedy club has spawned first-rate comedians, from Stephen Colbert to Tina Fey, the city is brimming with first rate attractions. I had the opportunity to experience many of the great Chicago people, places and food highlights raved about by travelers and … [Read more...]
Confession: How I Became A Travel Junkie
I’m high. I know that. I’ve just returned from a two week trip to Colombia with my family and I’m high as a kite. Our travel day started at 5:00 am in Bogota and 17 hours of travel later, I’m bouncing around my house, reading my mail, and putting clothes down the laundry chute. My husband and children have crawled up the stairs to their rooms and are already asleep. But I … [Read more...]
