February 17, 2014 How to Survive Cancelations of Olympic Proportions: #Sochi2014 If ever you take a 1 hour trip to the top of a mountain in Russia, and the biathlon competition gets cancelled, follow these…
February 17, 2014 Even More Reasons to Love the Russkies (Russians) I’ve been in love with Russia ever since I saw Nicholas and Alexandra on TV and started reading an obscene amount of books about…
February 13, 2014 The Cold Hands and Warm Hearts of Chicago Who are the people behind the red, white and baby blue flag? Who are these people who put up with months of formidable winter…
February 12, 2014 The Four People You Meet In Portland It’s no secret that Portland is an eccentric place. At its best it can be eye-opening, and at its worst it can be eye-rolling….
February 11, 2014 Chicago’s Top Arcade & Board Game Bars There’s nothing I love more than a bar with games. It doesn’t even have to be a barcade – just give me a machine…
February 11, 2014 How to Get Tickets to Olympic Events Being in an Olympic venue is a life changing experience. You’re surrounded by people from all around the world, celebrating the achievements of incredibly…
February 11, 2014 Sochi Olympics Facts: Beyond Black Widows, Hotel Issues and Sickness Since everyone is so concerned about our security/hotel/sochiproblems, I thought I’d share some Sochi facts. Three of our group went to London in 2012….
February 8, 2014 Mind the Medina: Tips and Tricks for the Labyrinth of Fes The Medina of Fes is an inimitable spot–it is home to close to 150,00, and thought to be the largest urban area free of…
February 5, 2014 17 Ways to Entertain Yourself on a 17 Hour Bus Ride 17. Count how many combo strip clubs and furniture stores you see along the highway. 16. Contemplate how many times you have to hear…