Chicago Travel Articles

 
Alternatives for Popular Tourist Destinations in the US
Alternatives for Popular Tourist Destinations in the US Tourist destinations can be overhyped, overpriced, and overcrowded, which is why Kristen Kuchar recommends nearby alternatives for travel in the States.
Six Little Italy Neighborhoods Across the United States
Six Little Italy Neighborhoods Across the United States Italy is one of the most popular travel destinations, but not everyone can make a trip to the Bel Paese. Instead, Robin Locker shows us that a dose of Italian culture, food and fun can be found at these Little Italy neighborhoods across the United States.
Best of BootsnAll’s WhyGo Travel Guides: 2011
Best of BootsnAll’s WhyGo Travel Guides: 2011 Get caught up on all the great articles our WhyGo family of sites produced in 2011 - learn about drinking in France, packing for Italy, cycling near Portland, Aussie slang, Thai temples, working in Spain, and so much more.
Christmas Markets Around the World
Christmas Markets Around the World People from all over the world love the traditional spirit of European Christmas markets. Miruna Corneanu recommends some of the best in Europe and beyond.
11 Great American Sandwiches Worth the Trip
11 Great American Sandwiches Worth the Trip Cheap and easy to eat, sandwiches are a traveler's go-to meal. Kristen Kuchar shares the best found across the United States.
15 of the Best Small, Quirky, and Unusual Museums in the US
15 of the Best Small, Quirky, and Unusual Museums in the US From a frozen-in-time apothecary to a surprisingly fascinating homage to flour, Sara Gates recommends a selection of 15 smaller, quirkier American alternatives to the traditional museum-going experience.
Visiting World’s Fairs: 11 Museums and Monuments that Take Us Back to the Future
Visiting World’s Fairs: 11 Museums and Monuments that Take Us Back to the Future World's Fairs are designed as windows into the future, but memorable events have left a few monuments to the past. Matthew Stone highlights 12 famous buildings, from Knoxville to Paris, left over from World’s Fairs.
9 Reasons to Visit Chicago This Summer
9 Reasons to Visit Chicago This Summer From eclectic street festivals to picnics in the park, running along the Lakefront and hitting the beach, there's so much to do in Chicago during the summer. Here are nine reasons why you should add a visit to Chicago to your summer plans.
Best of BootsnAll’s WhyGo Travel Guides 2010
Best of BootsnAll’s WhyGo Travel Guides 2010 With a team of writers living all over the world, we cover 14 destinations and 2 travel themes, with plans for even more in the future. Covering everything from train travel and cheap hotels to the best local food and how to curse in the local language, these guides offer a wealth of information for travelers. Here are some of the best 2010 posts from our WhyGo network.
On Solid Ground: Conquering a Fear of Flying
On Solid Ground: Conquering a Fear of Flying A fearful flyer takes a flying lesson to conquer her fears, and realizes getting over the phobia won't be that easy.