A Gloomy Day at Navy Pier Though the weather wasn’t the best and didn’t even compare to the blue skies we had at the top of Willis Tower. I made the best of it and still enjoyed walking around the pier, taking in the sites and admiring the Chicago Skyline. I really like the views [...]
Welcome to The Wieners Circle MuthaF****! Whatchu Want? The Wieners Circle, Lincoln Park, Chicago During my recent trip to Chicago, there was one place that was clearly on my radar and one that I just had to go to no matter what. Maybe you have heard of it, maybe you haven’t. It’s called: The Wieners [...]
Money for Travel – News and Updates It’s hard to believe that it is the beginning of May already. It feels like it was just yesterday that it was New Years Eve – don’t remind me. January just flew by as I was wrapping things up in Sydney and getting ready to head home back [...]
I love this photo. It’s a picture of a life long friend of mine on my last day visiting with him. Only hours later I was at O’hare on a flight back to California. We used to walk everywhere together when we were in High School. We would talk about everything from life in general [...]
This photo of Downtown Chicago was taken from the Skydeck in the Wilis Tower (Sears Tower). As you can see it was an absolutely picture perfect Spring day in The Windy City – you could see for miles. Be sure to visit the Skydeck in the Willis Tower on your next visit to Chicago.
JoJo Heads off to Brookfield Zoo, Illinois Now that JoJo the ex Lincoln Park Zoo Silverback Gorilla is out of the house it’s time for other gorillas to move in on new opportunities – and, it didn’t take long. While I was testing out my spanken‘ new Canon Powershot 300 HS (which I love) these [...]
Lincoln Park Zoo is Chicago’s only Free Zoo! Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is the perfect place for the family and budget traveller. Why? Because it’s FREE! And, it’s free every day, 365 days a year. Be sure to visit Lincoln Park Zoo the next time your in Chicago. It’s worth the visit, even if [...]
Welcome to the Windy City Do you have an upcoming trip or vacation to the Windy City of Chicago? If you do then read this list of some of the best things to do while you are in Chicago. Visit the Skydeck in Willis (formerly the Sears Tower) Tower Willis Tower No trip to Chicago [...]
Marilyn Monroe Sculpture in Downtown Chicago I’m so glad I didn’t miss this. I didn’t even know Marilyn Monroe was in town. This stunning sculpture of the late and great Marilyn Monroe stands 26 feet (8 Meters) tall and has quite a presence. What’s Up? Marilyn won’t be in town for ever. She is due [...]
You Wouldn’t Have Thought That after a day of a seriously gusty and windy day in Chicago you, that you could have such a picture perfect day like this. I really do love the color of the water and still can’t believe Lake Michigan is as big as it is. The turquoise color that Lake [...]
