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Posts Tagged ‘Illinois’
May 1st, 2013 - 9:11 am § in Australia travel blogs, Destinations, Italy travel blogs, Journals, United States travel blogs
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March 29th, 2013 - 5:30 pm § in Destinations, Travel Events
8 great reasons to visit the Great Lakes region this Summer
This year is set to be an exciting year for the Great Lakes region. From major anniversaries that will firmly put the region on the map, to some weird and wonderful attractions and exhibitions that will appeal to many an inner fandom. There really is s...[...]
February 13th, 2013 - 3:40 am § in Destinations
Photograph of the week: Millennium Park, Chicago
Located in the heart of Chicago, Millennium Park offers plenty to see and do whether you are by yourself or with a large group of friends and family. See the world famous Cloud Gate sculpture, better known as “The Bean”, listen to a concert...[...]
January 23rd, 2013 - 9:29 am § in Australia travel blogs, Destinations, France travel blogs, Journals
The Radar: Travel Lately
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #NGTRadar. Check back on the blog on Wednesdays for our Travel Lately roundup.[...]
November 16th, 2012 - 9:00 am § in Destinations
Lincoln’s legacy: Springfield Illinois
Abraham Lincoln remains one of America’s most beloved presidents and no other state in the country is home to as much of Lincoln’s spirit and history as Illinois. And now, with the release of Steven Spielberg’s new blockbuster, Lincoln, there...[...]
October 18th, 2012 - 3:14 am § in Asia Travel Blogs, Australia travel blogs, China travel blogs, Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals, India travel blogs, Mexico travel blogs, Oceania Travel Blogs
Highlights of the Condé Nast Traveler 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards
The results are in for the Condé Nast Traveler 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards rank the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts worldwide. A record 46,476 readers participated, rating 370 hotels, resorts,...[...]
July 20th, 2012 - 3:02 pm § in Destinations
The Insider’s Guide to Visiting Chicago
Chicago, the largest city in the Midwestern US, sits on the shores of Lake Michigan in the northeast corner of Illinois. Nicknamed the Windy City, it’s the birthplace of the modern skyscraper, the home o[...]
Cracking the Curse of the Billy Goat
Imagine walking 2,000 miles in three months – that's nearly the distance of a marathon each day – through hot deserts and sticky humidity, with horribly blistered feet, and heavy packs. Then imagine enduring that with a stubborn goat.[...]
July 9th, 2012 - 3:41 pm § in Australia travel blogs
10 Fun Things to Do in Chicago
Chicago is one of my favourite cities in the States. There are so many things to do in the ‘Windy [...][...]
June 24th, 2012 - 12:15 pm § in Australia travel blogs
Video: The Bean, Chicago
I’m currently on a two-month long road around the USA, and recently stopped in Chicago aka The Windy City! My [...][...]