USTOA’s Live Like a Local Series
For such a small island nation, Taiwan has so much to see, do, eat and experience. From Taipei to Hualien, city to the country, hyper-crowded to hyper-local—we explored it all, with the locals as our guide.
Get Lost on a Train Series
A very worthy stop on your Chicago tour–this museum has so many iconic pieces of art, it is truly remarkable. Stop by the Bean next door to check off two of Chicago’s best spots.
Get Lost on Amtrak! A profile of the deep dish craze and the two main contenders: Lou Malnati’s & Giordano’s.
This tavern is pure history–one of the oldest buildings in Edgartown, the locals and visitors pack this charming New England pub for the fresh food and variety of beers. You MUST add it to your list when you visit MV!
It’s not often that you get a fabulous hotel that also has some of the town’s best food, but here at the Harbor View Hotel, you get it all. Whether you are looking for a decadent brunch, a scenic lunch spot or an unforgettable fresh, dinner, The Water Street restaurant is for you.
And Henry’s Hotel Bar is a nautical pub that serves above average pub food in a homey setting. Be sure to swing by for one of their cocktails as the sun goes down!
Episode 12: Our final stop! Get Lost on Amtrak Series. Kelley takes the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Think you wouldn’t be comfortable sleeping on a train? Think again. The Roomette Cars on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief are actually quite comfortable. They convert from seat to bed, with comfy pillows and space to store your things and move around. Plus you are going somewhere as you are counting sheep!
Episode 11: Our final stop! Get Lost on Amtrak Series. Kelley takes the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles.
From Chicago, across the snowy midwest, through the red sands of New Mexico & Arizona, we completed our journey by pulling into Union Station, Los Angeles. The trip had come full circle but it wasn’t over yet! This train traveler was ready to see the sights of Los Angeles and since I was invigorated by my relaxing train ride, I was ready to take Los Angeles, Santa Monica & Venice by storm. Check out this fast-paced 24-hour adventure through the beaches and hills of LA.
Episode 10: Get Lost on Amtrak Series. Kelley takes the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles.
After finishing the train trip here’s 7 tips that helped make my Amtrak journey the most enjoyable that it could
Episode 9, Get Lost on Amtrak Series. Kelley takes the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Trains have been crucial to travel for hundreds of years and the beauty of train travel is even more apparent now than ever. After my 50+ hours on the train, I truly understood how much fun and how unique it was to take a journey by train–it’s so much more than just getting from A to B. I boiled it down to my top 5 reasons–see if you agree.
Episode 2 of Get Lost on Amtrak! series
Here are the top things to do, see and eat in Chicago.
Chicago was the starting point of our epic train journey to Los Angeles. We visited on a snowy weekend and made sure that we had a few extra days to explore the windy city’s best sites, eats and activities before we embarked on our journey!
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