In five minutes in Glasgow city center, you will very likely hear five different languages spoken, and English with accents from five different regions of Scotland as well.
Paris. Yes. You say the word and immediately think of great food! But as everyone who has visited Paris can attest, actually FINDING excellent food is a challenge when you're hungry, or don't speak French well, or are unsure of where to go. I've just read a book that solves this problem in the best way. The book?
May
02
/ 2009
We LOVE Thai food. Whenever we travel, we always try to find the Best Thai food around. On a recent trip to Chicago, we were very lucky to find the Best Thai Restaurant in Chicago! and...it was right near our vacation rental condo, on the Magnificent Mile!
FISH AND CHIPS AND WIENER SCHNITZEL
(LONDON BOOKENDS… AND A NOVEL PART OFAUSTRIA)
Language Ladders
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One of my very favorite places to travel (and eat) is Europe. Full of history, culture, and great food, I am always happy planning a trip there.
May
01
/ 2009
Chicago Vacation Rental on the Magnificent Mile
One of the most difficult aspects of travel is finding suitable accommodations, especially if you're traveling with kids. One such way to circumvent standard hotel rooms is to look at vacation rentals, i.e., a condo or house, fully furnished, in a neighborhood (possibly with a yard!). We recently spent a week in Chicago and searched high and low for a great rental in a good neighborhood or with a view. Luckily, we found one! This rental condo was on the Magnificent Mile,.