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If you can’t make it to Mexico in early November, Day of the Dead in Chicago is a good alternative! Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a relatively new concept to me. My grandmother was born in Mexico, but it doesn’t seem that this is a tradition that the Amesquita family …
When I was growing up in a mid-size Midwest town, donut shops are where the old men hung out and drank coffee all day. After years of dwindling popularity, donuts (or doughnuts?) have made a comeback in a big way. At some Chicago donut shops, you’ll find a line of hipsters out the door, but …
Many years ago, when I moved from Seattle back to Chicago, I was looking for more outdoor activities. Kayak tours were something I did a few times on vacation in cool places like Maine or Hawaii, but I hadn’t given it much thought as a regular hobby. Luckily, I found Chicago Kayak, a great kayaking …