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Weekend In Chicago – Where To Go & What To See

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 13, 2020
Post category:Chicago
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Chicago is definitely one of the best places to visit in the United States. If you're planning to spend two days in Chicago, then you'll want to familiarise yourself with…

5 Reasons to Visit Chicago Now

Post author:Wendy
Post published:November 8, 2017
Post category:Travel in the USA Chicago United States
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I grew up in Chicago, so to say that I love this city is an understatement. We moved to California when I was fifteen, and at first our return trips…

Top Sites of Downtown Chicago

Post author:Wendy
Post published:October 23, 2017
Post category:Travel in the USA Chicago United States
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“What are we going to do in Chicago?” Jason asked as we were driving to LAX to catch our flight. He knows I love to plan our trips and that…

We’re Wendy and Jason Lee and we're Empty Nesters who love to travel. We're always eager to visit new countries, but we get just as excited to explore in our own backyard of Southern California.

Most of the time we travel as a couple, but when schedules permit, we also enjoy traveling as a family with our two grown children. And if friends or family can join us, that's even better!

When we travel we prioritize comfort--a nice hotel room, good food and wine, and great tours. This isn't always the cheapest option, so we've discovered plenty of travel hacks to make it possible.