For many years I preferred active vacations, whether it was backpacking to Machu Picchu or wandering the streets of Montmartre. To me, vacations were a chance to experience the world—not to merely melt into the sand on a beach or swing in a hammock.
These days, hectic workdays and creeping age have combined to make a slacker’s vacation more attractive.
I’ve traveled to Costa Rica many times...
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
The Monadnock: Architecture Meets Atmosphere
Preoccupied with the future, we Chicagoans don’t spend much time fawning over our past. After all, what
other city would raze architectural gems by American icons such as LouisSullivan and Daniel Burnham? Yes, we’ve torn down probably half of our
architectural legacy, but we’ve made some notable exceptions.
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Friday, March 8, 2013
Guatemala’s Lomas de Tzununá: Tranquil Inn Boasts Volcano Views
When it comes to hotels, it's tempting to think that there’s not much new under the sun. Chain hotels
are everywhere and a Hilton in Chicago looks pretty much like a Hilton in
Paris. Or Calcutta. Or Cancun.
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