It’s no secret that one of my favorite travel rituals is devouring all the local pastries I can get my hands on. And in the Windy City, one of the…
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Exploring Ireland’s Boyne Valley Region & Slane Village
The historic Boyne Valley—often called “Ireland’s Ancient East”—is home to some of Ireland’s most beloved historical sites, including Newgrange and the Battle of the Boyne. But while 200,000+ domestic and…
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A Review Of AirFrance Business Class DTW>CDG: Worth The Cost?
As you guys all know, airline miles lose value over time. Because I wasn’t sure what international travel would look like in the next year and some countries had relaxed…
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A Jam-Packed Itinerary For California’s Sonoma County
The Sonoma County area really packs a punch. It’s a super easy drive from San Francisco, encompasses 400+ wineries, has amazing local food (and craft beer) in cute little towns,…
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A Road Trip Exploring California’s Sonoma Coast Area
There’s no question that northern California leaves you spoiled for choice with its stunning stretches of coastline. And it’s not like the Sonoma Coast is “under the radar” or anything,…
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Whiskey, History, & Rock ‘N’ Roll At Ireland’s Slane Distillery & Castle
You all know by now that I’m a huge fan of behind-the-scenes experiences, particularly if they include a drink at the end! And while the Irish distilleries in Dublin often…
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A Detailed First-Timer’s Guide To Chicago
It’s insane that until a few years ago, I’d never been to Chicago. I KNOW! But I’ve fixed that big time, with probably 10 visits over 3 years (largely for…
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An Afternoon At Sonoma-Cutrer Winery (Sonoma Valley, California)
It’s been a long while since I talked about one of my true loves—winery visits. It seems that (consciously or subconsciously) I always end up planning travel to wine areas. …
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Scotland’s Elgin Cathedral & Driving The North East 250 Route
Sometimes my job can take me some pretty cool places, and this Ireland and Scotland trip was one of the best. Seeing Metallica at historic Slane Castle, some time in…
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Visiting The World’s Largest Starbuck’s: The Chicago Roastery
When I heard that Starbucks was building a massive new customer experience called the Starbucks Roastery Chicago, I wasn’t sure what to think. On the one hand, I’m not generally…