Get My Latest Book: Presidential Road Trips
• October 31, 2025
Around the time I first started travel writing in 2013, I visited the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Little did I know
Amazing Finds at the Volo Museum That Blew My Mind
• August 24, 2025
One of the most unique tourist attractions in Illinois is the Volo Museum. This massive, must-visit museum is tucked away in the town of Volo and home
Top 20 Amazing Things To Do In The Midwest
• March 3, 2024
Ah, the Midwest. You know, the massive space of land that coastal dwellers think is nothing but pig farms and old pick-up trucks? They may
How To Prepare For Your First Time In Chicago
• January 6, 2024
Are you thinking about a St. Louis to Chicago road trip? Will it be your first time in Chicago? I recently spent a few days
See The Towns Where Ronald Reagan Grew Up
• July 22, 2022
If you're a lover of presidential history you may have tried to find Ronald Reagan's birthplace. The future Hollywood star and American president was born
This is Superman's Hometown in Illinois
• August 13, 2021
Did you know the world's largest Superman statue is located in Illinois? The small town of Metropolis is a short drive from Paducah, Kentucky and
Top 10 Road Trips From Chicago
• January 18, 2021
2021 is the year American road trips are back in style. Let's take a look at some fun road trips from Chicago that you or
Chicago Pizza Tours
• January 13, 2021
Chicago Pizza Tours gives you a unique opportunity to experience more than just Chicago's famous "deep dish" style of pizza. You'll have a guided tour
