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Continue reading →: No Boarding Pass Required: A Father-Son Adventure in ChicagoWith more than $1,000 in airline credits, Southern California was tempting. Instead, my son and I spent a Sunday exploring our own backyard — riding the “L,” seeing The Bean, eating tacos, stumbling across a street festival and making a memory neither of us will soon forget.
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Continue reading →: Two Breakfasts, One Incredible Dessert: A Food Lover’s Weekend in New OrleansI came to New Orleans for my sister’s birthday, but I left thinking about the food. From Mother’s Restaurant’s famous breakfast plates to Mr. B’s legendary bread pudding, this weekend reminded me why the Crescent City is one of America’s greatest culinary destinations.
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Continue reading →: The Chicago I Forgot to ExploreFor years, I believed every great adventure required a boarding pass. But after one walk through downtown Chicago, I rediscovered the city that first inspired my imagination—and realized the places we overlook often have the most to teach us.



