June 16th, 2007
What’s there to do on a warm, sunny evening in Chicago?
On a recent evening there, friends and I didn’t have to think twice before deciding on a trip out to Wrigley Field to watch the Cubbies play a make up game against the Houston Astros.
The stadium is located at 1060 W. Addison Street, in a […]
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June 1st, 2007
Today is Admission Day for Tennessee, our 16th state, admitted to the Union on June 1st, 1796.
Long before I knew all the states, or had visions of traveling to all of them, I knew about Tennessee. Although I may be dating myself here, it all goes back to watching the Disney movie, Davy Crockett, who […]
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May 28th, 2007
A day of remembrance and thanks to those who gave their life in service to our country. Their sacrifices, securing our liberties and freedoms, are not forgotten.
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May 20th, 2007
I have many favorite places to visit when I’m in New York. There are lots of great places for shopping, eating and drinking, and just wandering around. One of my very favorite places, however, is a quiet oasis in the otherwise frenzied pace that is Manhattan — the New York Public Library.
I’d seen the library […]
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May 17th, 2007
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), often called “The Big Board,” is the largest stock exchange in the world by dollar volume and ranks second in the number of companies listed on its exchange.
The exchange is located in Manhattan at 11 Wall Street (between Broad & New), but actually consists of five building, or “rooms,” […]
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May 13th, 2007
If you were planning a romantic escape, where would it be?
If you were vacationing alone, and wanted to visit a city where there were lots of friendly people, which city would you choose?
These, and other similar questions, are answered by prospective travelers on a regular basis, because although travelers may want to see some of […]
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May 11th, 2007
Today is another happy day for me — not only as an avid traveler, but also as the Travel & Culture Editor for b5media –because today we add another blog and blogger to our list.
A very big, and excited. welcome to Matt B, and The Chicago Traveler.
As regular readers here at Flyaway Cafe know, I […]
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May 11th, 2007
Today is Admission Day for Minnesota, our 32nd state, admitted to the Union on May 11th, 1858.
Minnesota is the 12th largest state (geographically) in the U.S., and is the northernmost of the contiguous 48 states. Most of the residents of the state (60%) live in the Minneapolis-St Paul area, which is generally referred to as […]
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May 9th, 2007
With the busy summer travel season nearly upon us, many of us are looking for ways to shave a few dollars off our travel plans. A few dollars here and there all add up. And, it means we’ll have money to splurge in a few other areas.
Here are some tips for this month:
While […]
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May 7th, 2007
This is Be Kind to Animals Week, a chance to recognize the unique bonds between humans and animals, and how they enhance the quality of our lives each and every day.
Those of us who have pets and travel, frequently have to balance a variety of issues in order to be good pet owners. Some people […]
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