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A Guide to the Chicago Christkindlmarket 2024: Everything to Eat, Buy, & Celebrate!

10th January 2024 by The World in My Pocket

Chicago Christkindlmarket is a beloved holiday tradition that enchants tourists and locals alike. This splendid pop-up transports visitors to a German-inspired Christmas market while physically remaining in the heart of downtown Chicago. The open-air market smells of roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, and traditional potato pancakes. It will be impossible to head to Christkindlmarket without having one of many German treats captivate you....

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10 Very Best Places in Illinois to Visit

2nd March 2023 by Hand Luggage Only

Illinois is a remarkable destination for a holiday in the United States. From the bustling city of Chicago to the picturesque shorelines and stunning state parks, it is an ideal place to visit. Moreover, there are numerous excellent attractions located throughout the state. The only difficulty you will have is deciding which ones to visit first!...

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Weekend in Chicago: Itinerary for 3 days in Chicago + map

27th April 2022 by PommieTravels

I first visited Chicago all the way back in 2010 and my recollection of the city had become somewhat hazy so I decided it was high time I go back. This time I returned to The Windy City with the sole purpose of writing this detailed weekend itinerary so I hope you find it useful! I’ve visited in both summertime and winter now and I’d suggest visiting in summer if you can. Winter is just brutal and with that wind, it makes it difficult to walk around for too long. Summertime brings warmer...

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Triumphs, Travels and Route 66: The inspirational story of Mark & Sarah Pritchard

19th January 2021 by John

As a Brit, it can be difficult to comprehend the enormity of the USA. We see our island as being big, but when you see places on the US map that seem to be close to each other, you may find that it could take a couple of days to drive from one to the other. To drive across America seems, at first, to be a daunting prospect, and how could you possibly put its size into perspective so that you can relate to it? Our Story In fairness, in most people’s eyes, we have travelled our own epic...

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Cities with the best street food

1st March 2021 by Andy

Grabbing a bite from street vendors is one of the best ways to discover a new culture. Different flavours, textures, and spices can tell you a lot about a country’s history, its people and their daily lives. And, of course, some cities simply serve the most delicious food ever at incredibly low prices. So, if you are planning your next getaway, consider exploring one of the cities below - your taste buds will thank us!BangkokThailand - It’s hard to find an inch on the streets of Bangkok...