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 …
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Where to Go on Your Next “Girls Weekend”
One of my favorite movies and books is The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. I’m so lucky to have my own group of Ya-Ya’s and we’ve been friends for over 30 years, some of us over 40 years if you go back to grade school years. Every year, we try to plan a girl’s …
Hop on Hop Off Chicago
I am a sucker for Hop On Hop Off (HOHO) buses while traveling – whether I’m traveling the United States or abroad, I think it’s a great method of sightseeing, and I don’t care how touristy I look! Before I moved away from Chicago, I had to try all the best Chicago tours and experience …


