This post was written by Emily Becker, a Chicago native freelance writer for BMTM. If you’ve read about all the wonderful things to do in Chicago, chances are you’re already looking at flights. But when is the best time to visit? After all, Windy City winters can be rough, and summertime brings large crowds. What’s […]
16 Things to Do in Illinois (Not Just in Chicago!)
This post was written by Emily Becker, a Chicago native freelance writer for BMTM. Illinois is my home state, and although I feel more like a Chicagoan than an Illinoisian, I still think there are many underrated places to visit and things to do in the state. Far too many people only stick to Chicago […]
25 Things to Do in Chicago (from a Local!)
This post was written by Emily Becker, a Chicago native freelance writer for BMTM. If you’re looking for things to do in Chicago, the list can get pretty long and overwhelming. After all, it’s a huge metropolis with 2.7 million people living in it. To make your Chicago trip planning a little easier, I’ve narrowed […]
The Top 10 Cheap Vacations in the US
You’ve heard all about cheap places to travel to in Europe, and other places in the world (even tropical islands). But what about the United States? Sure, you won’t typically find America on lists like these, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it cheaply. I’ve traveled to over 65 countries over the past decade, […]
The Top 14 Cheapest European Countries to Visit
Now that the world is more open to travelers, many of us are steadily adding to our bucket lists. However, with the rising prices of flights and other transportation, you may be looking to cut costs whenever you can, especially if Europe is on your radar. When it comes to finding the cheapest European countries […]