Trying a Chicago Style Hot Dog at Portillo's in Downtown Chicago: No Ketchup, but Something Better Along with deep dish pizza, hot dogs are one of the food items most people think of when it comes to Chicago. Despite my knowledge that hot dogs were a big deal in Chicago, I’d … [Read more...]
Midwest Travel Itineraries and Tips
Midwest travel itineraries and other travel tips, including Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Kansas destination guides plus more Midwest travel inspiration.
How to Have an Epic Girls Weekend in Chicago
A big city like Chicago is a great location if you are planning a girl’s weekend trip. Sometimes you just need the time to get away from the realities of life and while we all love our families and significant others, sometimes you just have to have the escape of having a few … [Read more...]
Labor Day Weekend: Lake Minnetonka
Happy Labor Day everyone! I will be enjoying the day off by heading to the California beach shortly, however I'm also thinking of Minnesota lakes today and one in particular - Minnetonka Lake. Growing up in the land of 10,000 lakes meant there was always a body of water to … [Read more...]
Minnesota Boundary Waters: That Time a Canoe Fell on Me
One Day in Minnesota, this Happened... Ok, the canoe didn't really fall on me. It was actually dropped on me. By my giggling younger sisters. Let me back up. It was my last summer in Minnesota for my last (summer) class of college before graduating and moving to … [Read more...]