Chicago Travel Articles

Best Architecture Cities in the World

Great architecture is both artistic and scientific, both beautiful and practical. Even more, architecture gives us cultural clues about a city's past, present and future.

How I Travel: Stephanie Izard

"How I Travel" this week puts the spotlight on an up-and-coming celebrity chef, Stephanie Izard, who won Bravo's Top Chef and is opening her own restaurant in Chicago.

See America by Train

Homer Simpson's favourite means of transport is explored by travel writer John Pitt, including some of the best train journeys.

7 Very Worthwhile Midwest Weekend Getaways

If you follow the travel press you could think that everything interesting in the US happens very near an ocean, but Katie Hammel is here to point out that the Midwest is also filled with charming and worthwhile destinations.

5 of the Funniest Places on Earth

Some places inspire laughs based on their names, but Peter Frick-Wright looks at 5 places that are funny for other reasons.

Thumbing it Mafia Style – Chicago, Illinois, USA

Jake DeVries gets stranded in Milwaukee with only one ride to Chicago available. He thumbs it with the Mafia.

Ten things to do in Chicago – USA

Hope Collins shares the sights and activities that she enjoyed most during her recent week's stay in Chicago.

Amtrak to Chicago – Chicago, Illinois, USA

Ike Stephenson and fiance take a high velocity trip to Chicago.

History and Value at Chicago’s Congress Plaza Hotel – Chicago, Illinois, USA

For history, location and value, Sheila Cull suggests staying at the Congress Plaza Hotel when in Chicago.

Free Kraut and Mustard Smuggling: May Fest in Chicago’s Lincoln Square

Brett Richard knows it isn't easy to ask for kraut. It's a privilege that's earned.