If there is one thing I did to an excess while driving cross-country, it was taking photos. Between my new camera and my iPhone, I logged thousands of photos. Because the iPhone was easy to tote around, there were so many instances when I simply pulled it our from my purse (or from the armContinue reading “Escape of the Week: America via iPhoneography”
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The quickie Chicago Tour of Awesome in photos
Chicago is no small city, especially after spending time in Omaha. It’s huge. Huge. I grew up in a suburb of Washington, DC, which basically doesn’t have any skyscrapers. Then, living in Las Vegas, the closest thing to skyscrapers we got were the resorts on The Strip. So, coming in to Chicago and seeing thoseContinue reading “The quickie Chicago Tour of Awesome in photos”
The art of a good night’s sleep
I can feel myself getting sick. I’ve felt it for days, but originally brushed it off as altitude sickness when I was in the Rocky Mountains. But now … in Chicago … I can feel a gland pop up on the side of my throat. I can feel my head begin to thump. This isContinue reading “The art of a good night’s sleep”
Daily Wanderlust: The view from Hyatt Regency Chicago
After spending quite a few nights in dodgy hotels and motels on our road trip, checking into the Hyatt Regency Chicago was pure bliss. A secure door! More than one bed! A clean bathroom! And, of course, all of the amazing amenities that fancy hotels in a big city have. Perhaps the best part aboutContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: The view from Hyatt Regency Chicago”
Daily Wanderlust: Chicago’s Cloud Gate
Editor’s Note: This post is a part of the #winosontheroad series. Over Yonderlust and d travels ’round are road tripping and exploring America through June 27. Be sure to check out all of the posts of life on the open road. I have seen it many times in photos, that iconic silver nugget located in Millennium Park in Downtown Chicago’s Loop community.Continue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Chicago’s Cloud Gate”
Exploring America
So, what does one do after making the decision to leave America and become an expat? Plan an epic, massive, awesome road trip. That’s right. My time as a Las Vegan is coming to a bittersweet end in a mere few days (the movers come Monday, June 11). Then, I’m off on a cross-country roadContinue reading “Exploring America”
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