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Link Love: Par Avion

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 23, 2015January 4, 2017

Here are some links to keep you entertained while up in the air.

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Culture, Madison, Travel Guide

Travel Guide: Madison

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 16, 2015January 4, 2017

Wisconsin’s capital pairs urban offerings with small town tempo for maximum charm.

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Culture, Philadelphia

Philadelphia Becomes First World Heritage City in the U.S.

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 12, 2015January 4, 2017

Philadelphia was just given a designation that no other U.S. city claims.

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Culture

How Do You Choose Where to Travel?

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 3, 2015January 4, 2017

Chaz Hutton illustrates travel dilemmas.

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Cleveland, Culture, Music

Thursday Turntable: Traveling Song

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 26, 2015January 7, 2025

This week, I’m featuring a favorite road trip songs.

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Culture, New York City

Link Love: New York City

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 23, 2015January 4, 2017

Whether you’re a visitor or a tried-and-true New Yorker, here are some links I like.

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Chicago, Culture, Play

Holiday Train at 360 Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 21, 2015January 4, 2017

The Chicago Holiday Train has returned to the John Hancock building.

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Culture, Washington D.C.

Un Petit Paris at Washington, D.C.’s Le Diplomate

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 11, 2015January 6, 2025

A taste of Paris in Washington, D.C.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Chicago Autumn Architecture Roundup

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 2, 2015January 4, 2017

All the best of the Chicago Architecture Biennial and Open House Chicago.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Monday Inspiration: Theaster Gates

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 26, 2015January 4, 2017

Theaster Gates transformed this $1 building into a cultural center and library.

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