New Orleans without the beads: Food and voodoo tours
If a city is known for its hard-partying atmosphere, I usually go in the opposite direction: What else is there to do? How’s the…
Serendipity, the Women’s Museum and the Liberty Station Public Market crown San Diego trip
So many of my travels end up being serendipitous: There are things I must see, but I always walk a lot and end up finding a city’s charm not found in a guidebook. This was my experience after speaking at Wordcamp San Diego, held at the amazing Liberty Station. Formerly a Naval Training…
8 not-to-be-missed Raleigh, North Carolina spots
I’ve been meaning to get to Raleigh, North Carolina forever. Besides visiting friends in the area, I’ve heard endlessly about their amazing barbecue and southern charm and hospitality. In the end, five days was not enough (is it ever?) and I came back happy (and probably weighing a bit more…).…
Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market delights every tastebud
I love public markets. Whether it’s Milwaukee’s Public Market or San Diego’s Liberty Station Market or Chicago’s French Market, I’m always ridiculously excited by a mass of stalls sporting spices, local delicacies, savory grab-and-go restaurants, and a communal atmosphere. It’s why I was also happy to have extended my stay in…
Solo Disney World & Universal Studios: Even a nomad needs a respite (part 1)
How does a trip to Orlando and a couple theme parks fit in to WorkTravelTech? There is the travel aspect, undeniably, but then… well,…
Latinicity: Pan-Latin in the heart of the Loop
Our new Latinicity is bound to draw comparisons to the already mega-successful Eataly — but this new pan-Latin food hall is only similar in that you’ll also, certainly, have a great meal. Richard Sandoval’s first foray into the Chicago dining scene has been working out the kinks — and growing pains…
Chicago Staycation: Loews Chicago
Living in Chicago, it’s easy to get used to all the tall buildings, amazing restaurants and endless list of things to do. To be bored of it, even. After a weekend at Loews Chicago it’s much simpler to revise this opinion. Loews is located between Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue, so it’s a…
Tour Chicago’s Michigan Avenue like a local
I used to live near Michigan Avenue, or the Magnificent Mile, and saw it as my mall away from home — endless stores, some good restaurants and countless tourists. Tourists who stop in the middle of the sidewalk (or a busy street) to look at tall buildings, proclaim TGI Friday’s fine dining…
A walk on Devon, Chicago’s Little India
Chicago is a fascinating city, a true melting pot. And it’s always a shame to me if someone doesn’t experience the diversity of its…
Nine ways to digital nomad and enjoy North Dakota
North Dakota doesn’t first come to mind as a digital nomad hotspot, but the wide open plains, gorgeous scenery and burgeoning cities like Fargo make it a great place to get away from it all—and still stay connected. I love the fact that North Dakota is in the top five best states…