Why Chicago for New Year’s?  I’ve got plenty of reasons. My first reason would be Heidi.  She desired exploring the bustling streets while soaking up Chi-town’s Holiday vibe.  It also was her birthday this past Sunday, so it was an early Birthday present.  However, there is a ton of other reasons.  Chicago provides so many different options for eating, from fine dining…

It seems political opinions sprout up everywhere one turns.  Some views on a subject, no matter what side of an issue one stands, infuriate the souls of the contradicting viewpoint.  It causes individuals, at times, to act irrational and,quite frankly, unacceptable at public protests and gatherings.  I chuckle when I think that the center for all the…

I won’t claim to be an authority on any place I visit, nor are my tastes like everyone else in this world.   If you’re ingesting this to be informed, and not entertained, I do hope you keep that in mind.  That being said, I’ll do my best to provide an informative bit, on a few spots I enjoyed,…

I’ve experienced the shores of both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, having visited these  bodies of water in warm climates.  I still enjoy them in my dreams while I pleasantly slumber. The combination of Palapas or shade umbrellas protecting me from the sun, scents of the comfortably humid air and whitecaps that thunder towards the sandy beaches inspire and sustain uplifting, peaceful emotions.…

I had a nagging fear that plagued me as our trip to Barra de Navidad, a small Mexican town on the pacific coast, approached with 4G speed.  I wasn’t afraid of the cartel, as many seem to be worried about the criminal element.  Nor was I afraid of the  bus ride that ran along a narrow highway, riding…

My last post recalled my travels to a small town in Mexico, maybe you’ve heard of it before I posted the blog.  From what I can tell, many Canadians have. This place serves as the equivalent of Florida or Arizona to those seniors north of the US, being a cheaper investment versus those retirement communities in the states.  I have…

There is probably nothing I can write about the windy city that hasn’t been mentioned before.  Yet, the thought of the classy Midwestern metropolitan on Lake Michigan, with more than one claim to fame, propels my inner lust for exploring and partaking in all things noteworthy about the country’s third largest town. I wanted a change of…

Fall is here!  The temps are gradually  falling and the tree tops appear brighter, as their leaves transform the forests into colorful murals.  So, again, I long for a drive to witness nature’s artistry from a rolling state highway.  My destination, this time, is in the North Woods of Wisconsin, a summer vacation town known…