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Three Day Stay: Chicago

Three Day Stay Chicago

Chicago, like most cities in the Midwest, comes alive during the summer months. After many weeks of hibernation, the city and its people awaken to find themselves revitalized after a long, cold, winter’s nap. I was recently in Chicago for a quick weekend visit, and got just a taste of what residents enjoy everyday. From [...]

Travel Green – a Guide to Sustainable Travel

Travel Green

Planning a trip this year? It’s important to try to make the same conservation efforts on the road as we would at home. As travelers we should remember that just because we’re out of town, the need to decrease our impact on the environment does not go away. Here are a few helpful green travel [...]

Visit Panama- Beaches, Jungles & Monkeys: There’s Something for Everyone

Panama Monkeys

Panama is a country that offers visitors many exciting and unique experiences… it has something for everyone! The capital city is home to both a cosmopolitan, modern skyline, as well as an older, cobblestone historic district. (Both on the water.) No more than 45 minutes outside the city lies Gamboa Rainforest, an amazing tropical ecosystem [...]

Hidden Gem of Mexico

Mexico vacations in Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo

I just went on an Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo vacation in early December and had a fantastic time! I’ve been there twice before, but I’ve always wanted to spend more time walking through their famous marketplace, so I did just that on my first day in town. I felt very safe – it was well lit and there [...]