Many of my happiest memories from childhood involve trips my family took together. A good number of those trips were to other Midwest destinations with my younger brother’s travel ice hockey team. We all joined my brother’s team on the road every chance we got and my parents … [Read more...] about Memories of family travel to St. Louis, Missouri
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Summer travel & weekend family getaways from Chicago
Summer is finally here in Chicago. Well, at least the calendar says so. (Really, what is up with all this rain?!) The kids might be asking where you're heading for summer vacation. Or, you may be looking to do a weekend away from the city. Either way, I've got recommendations for … [Read more...] about Summer travel & weekend family getaways from Chicago
Top 5 hotels in St. Louis for different travel styles
Ask a room full of people what the best places are in any city and you're bound to get an array of answers. Dig deeper and ask what makes the establishments "the best" and many reasons will be cited. The answers range from "luxury" to "affordable", "casual" to "upscale." … [Read more...] about Top 5 hotels in St. Louis for different travel styles
Cities Less Traveled: Why St. Louis is Not Just “Flyover Country”
Flyover country: the section of the United States between the east and west coasts that is overlooked by many travelers. With historically significant and culturally enriching locales in "flyover country," it’s a mystery why more people don't consider places like St. Louis, … [Read more...] about Cities Less Traveled: Why St. Louis is Not Just “Flyover Country”
Charismatic Cape Girardeau: A photo essay
I took so many pictures in and around Cape Girardeau and I'm just realizing that many will not make it into individual blog posts. These are photos of the historic downtown, the riverfront, and other places we visited that became favorites. Cape … [Read more...] about Charismatic Cape Girardeau: A photo essay
