At the intersection of Clark and Addison, right across from Wrigley Field, sits Hotel Zachary at Gallagher Way. The hotel opened in 2018 and is part of a broader Wrigleyville redevelopment project that has drastically changed the face of the neighborhood in the past 10 years. Having just moved out of our Chicago apartment a …
Holiday Lights is a seasonal event that takes place at the Bronx Zoo in New York City at Christmastime. After many years experiencing ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, we recently moved to New York and were excited to see the Holiday Lights at Bronx Zoo for the first time. Read on to learn …
TSA PreCheck is a program offered by the TSA that allows approved individuals, flying with select airlines, to go through expedited screening at select airports in the United States. That “select” list is quite long—it is available at over 200 airports and all major and most minor airlines that fly through the United States. If you’re …
In this post I review a flight I took from ORD to LGA on United Airlines’ Boeing 737 in the Economy Cabin. Having flown this same route in First (on the A320) just a few months ago (and in reverse on the A320, economy, two weeks ago), I was interested to see how the experience …
From November through March, Bryant Park transforms into a winter wonderland. The Bryant Park Winter Village is primarily a holiday market and ice rink, but there’s a few other things to do there, too. In this post, we’ll outline all of the offerings at Bryant Park Winter Village, including lots of details on ice skating …
In this post we discuss and review JetBlue’s “Even More Space” offering. This extra-legroom option on JetBlue is a pretty straightforward upgrade, but the ins and outs of pricing and seat selection can make a big difference in whether or not it’s worth the cost. Read on to learn all about “Even More Space” seats …
In this post I review a flight I took from LGA to ORD on United Airlines’ A320 in the Economy Cabin. Having flown this same route in First just a few months ago, I was interested to see how the experience in economy would compare. Read on to learn about our flight in United Economy …
If you’re looking for the best views in Paris, the Eiffel Tower is going to dominate every list and with good reason. It’s the tallest structure in Paris, giving you a birds-eye view for miles over the entire city in all directions. Not to mention the allure that comes with stepping inside one of the …
In this post we review Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic. We had the opportunity to see the show in Rosemont, Illinois while visiting Chicago for the 2022 Chicago Marathon. We’ll cover the show itself, along with the pre-show Elmo Meet & Greet, booking information, and anything else you need to know to decide if …
Baby wearing might be the single best tip for parents who want to travel with young children. In this post, we’ll explore all the ways baby wearing can make travel easier. We’ll also comb through some of the downsides to baby wearing, and how we address those issues. After we’ve convinced you that baby wearing …