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Taiwan Overview
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.
Stop & Go: Chicago’s Art Institute
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.
DEEP Dish Pizza at Lou Malnati’s
Get Lost on Amtrak! A profile of the deep dish craze and the two main contenders: Lou Malnati’s & Giordano’s.
Best Eats: The Newes from America Pub, Martha’s Vineyard
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!
Best Eats on Martha’s Vineyard: Water Street & Henry’s
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 […]
Sleeping on the Rails
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 […]
Stop & GO: Los Angeles
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 […]
Vlog: Kelley’s 7 MUSTS for Enjoying the Train
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
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