Chicago’s Magnificent Shoreline
Chicago is known for its cold, blustery winters and humid summers. So when the weather breaks, Chicagoans from near and far flock to the beach to dip their feet in…
Skewered Shaokao in Chicago
Haven’t been to Chicago in ten years, so it’s time to discover new food. A cuisine that originated from Northern China and gained popularity in Flushing is shaokao or Chinese…
Louisville’s Galt House-by the Bridge
It’s called the Galt House, and the walls are brimming with nostalgia. The legendary British author Charles Dickens stayed here and spoke highly about the lodging and hospitality. “We slept…
ST Lou – Gateway to the Midwest
There’s something special about St. Louis. No, it’s not Anheuser Busch beer. It’s the Gateway Arch, a 630 foot monument clad in stainless steel- the largest arch in the world…
A Home in Joplin
It couldn’t have come any sooner. After weeks on end of school and mind-numbing web design, I was ready to head west on my cross-country bus trip, leaving behind my…