Chicago Weekend: A Visual Summary
A few pictures from our weekend in Chicago… We dropped off E. with her grandparents and cousins, who also got to enjoy a great weekend in the Windy City. Everyone had a blast! Stay tuned for more on...
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This was my eighth (I think) trip to Chicago, and Nick has been a dozen times in addition to living in Chicago as a child. We never get tired of this city, and I’m not exactly sure why. Is it the great...
View ArticleFirst Cab Ride
Last weekend when we were in Chicago, we took a cab from the hotel to the airport. At first, I didn’t think much of it. There are so many milestones in a child’s life, “first cab ride” wasn’t one I was...
View ArticleEamus Catuli in Chicago
What can I say? Another summer, another lackluster performance from our beloved Chicago Cubs. Last August, Nick and I enjoyed a weekend getaway to Chicago where we ate lots of great food, drank a few...
View ArticleBack to the Homeland: Our Recent Adventures in the Midwest
We just returned from a whirlwind trip to the Midwest, visiting three destinations in five nights. It wasn’t exactly a slow-paced vacation, but we managed to make the most of our time. Here’s the...
View ArticleA Tour of Wrigley Field in Chicago
As I’ve mentioned before here on Wandering Off, my husband is possibly the most dedicated Cubs fan on the planet. He’s seen the team play at Wrigley Field more times than he can count, watches the...
View ArticleFive Reasons to Visit Chicago’s Field Museum
On our recent trip to Chicago, we made sure to spend some time at one of the city’s iconic institutions, the Field Museum. From ancient Egypt to dinosaurs to rocks and gems, this natural history museum...
View ArticleYear in Review: Our Best Travel Moments of 2012
Looking back at 2012, I realize that this was a pretty epic year of travel for our family. With a new starting point (Las Vegas), we were able to visit destinations like San Francisco and Los Angeles...
View ArticleSnapshot of a Chicago weekend: Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field
I first went to Chicago many years ago as a senior in high school with my Art History class. In some ways, that trip—and that class as a whole—helped set the course my life would take. I fell in love...
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