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Chicago: Where Hot Dogs Reach for the Sky!
Ah, Chicago—the city of soaring skyscrapers, jazz notes hanging in the air, and a pizza game so deep it’s practically philosophical. But let’s talk hot dogs, my friend.…
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The Romance of the Rails: A Sleeper Train Adventure from Chicago to Seattle.
All aboard the Empire Builder, one of Amtrak’s iconic trains, traversing the scenic route from Chicago to Seattle. This captivating 3-day, 2-night journey will take us along the…
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Emerald City Escapades: 3 days in Seattle.
Welcome to Seattle! Home of the Space Needle, the embattled Boeing, Pike Place Market, good friends, and the incredible Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum. As the Empire Builder…
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Brief Stop: Vancouver.
It was one of those classic Seattle days—cloudy and rainy—when I set off on my next adventure. Destination: Vancouver! My friend S, volunteered to drive me up from…
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Rocky Mountaineer: Day 1.
It’s Monday morning, and I’m diving into Week 2 of my Six Weeks Off with a thrilling journey on the Rocky Mountaineer! On this train, I’ll be whisked…
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Rocky Mountaineer: Day 2
The second day on the Rocky Mountaineer started early. The town of Kamloops still waking up as it bid us farewell. Thankfully freshly brewed coffee was waiting for…
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