Posted in Three-fer Friday on Dec 4th, 2009
Toothbrush, extra underwear, an umbrella. Travel essentials? Yeah. But boring. A not-boring travel essential: a good place to just…be (either with some other person, with a book, or with your thoughts). Since coffee shops are hard to pack and there’s no guarantee that you’ll find one perfect place by the time your first I need [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 4th, 2009
Nearly 4 million miles of roads. That’s what we’ve got here in the U.S. Those of you who have been reading Flyover America for a while (or, even, for just a post) probably realize that a number like 4 million presents a problem if you’re a Flyover America type in the midst of conjuring up [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 24th, 2009
Is the 2.5-hour wait to get up to the Skydeck of Chicago’s Sears, er, Willis Tower worth it? (Oh, that name change!) Without hesitation, I say yes yes yes. Stepping out onto one of the new glass box observation decks with my sister-in-law and nieces is my favorite travel memory of the summer.
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 14th, 2009
Museums are marvelous. Parks are perfect. Aquariums are A-OK. But, really, can you deny that you heart races just that much more over the thought of the post-attraction gift shop visit? Whether you’re after salt shakers that pay homage to Old Faithful or a birdhouse reminder of the See Rock City barn-side ad campaign, it’s [...]
