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Chicago, Destinations, North America, USA

Chicago: My Kind of Town at Christmas

Catherine Sweeney
December 24, 2018
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Chicago: My Kind of Town at Christmas

Christmas in Chicago: Favorite holiday things to do

chicago, christmas, christmas markets, illinois, USA
Attractions, Chicago, Destinations, Museums, Memorials & Landmarks, USA

Featured Museum: History, Chicago-style

Catherine Sweeney
August 30, 2012
37 Comments

There are three things that I remember from my 4th grade Chicago history class: Mrs. O’Leary’s cow started the Great Chicago Fire, I got an A+++ on my Fort Dearborn model, and “Chicago” was a Native American word for “bad smell”.

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Chicago, Destinations, Travel Food Tips, USA

Loco for XOCO

Catherine Sweeney
August 21, 2012
61 Comments

Celebrity Chicago chef Rick Bayless’ XOCO attracts food lovers from all over the Chicago area and is conveniently located for downtown workers to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. Pronounced “Sho-ko”, Xoco is Mexican slang for “little sister”.

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Art and Architecture, Attractions, Chicago, Museums, Memorials & Landmarks, USA

Featured Museum: A Suburban Chicago Gem

Catherine Sweeney
June 12, 2012
31 Comments

I’ve spent much time over the years visiting a close friend in Elmhurst, Illinois, a suburb about 16 miles west of downtown Chicago. But until last month, neither of us had ever been to the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, an under-the-radar gem — really.

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Chicago, USA

Travel Photo Thursday: A Slice of Chicago

Catherine Sweeney
May 17, 2012
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I’ve just returned home from a two week trip to the Midwest that included a few days in the Chicago area to visit family and friends and participate in Walk MS. Here is a slice of Chicago life for Travel Photo Thursday. The First Slice Actually, my individual serving of…

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Art and Architecture, Attractions, Chicago, USA

Culture Curious in Chicago

Catherine Sweeney
May 10, 2012
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As someone who is proud to call Chicago my birthplace and former home for many years, I’ve always known that the city is one of the world’s finest cultural capitals. But as many times as I’ve passed by the old Chicago Public Library building, I never walked through the doors…

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Belgium, California, Europe, Food, Special Feature, USA

Sweeney’s Seven Super Shots

Catherine Sweeney
February 4, 2012
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Seven photos that I think are super shots Here’s a photo that …. Takes my breath away The surreal vistas of the Badlands in South Dakota elicit strong reactions. I was struck by the beauty of the vast desolation. The warm wind blowing on that hot summer day intensified the…

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Attractions, Chicago, Museums, Memorials & Landmarks, USA

Ernest Hemingway: Chapter One

Catherine Sweeney
August 27, 2011
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Ernest Hemingway has been a favorite author of mine since I read The Sun Also Rises many years ago.

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About Catherine Sweeney

Catherine Sweeney is a travel enthusiast with a lifelong passion for going places. A weekend getaway, an international journey, a cross-country road trip, or a local jaunt — they’re all on her radar. And it’s all made extra special when she’s enjoying the finer things in life with Mr. TWS, her husband and co-blogger. Get inspired as they share photos and stories highlighting the best of destinations, food, wine, history, culture and the arts.

2018 NATJA Silver Award Winner

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Perhaps you recognize this location from the lates Perhaps you recognize this location from the latest James Bond movie, “No Time To Die”? It’s Matera, Italy. Once called “ The shame of Italy”, Matera has had a rebirth and was designated a European Capital of Culture in 2019. It is one of my recommended places to visit in 2020. Check out more travel inspiration for 2020 and beyond in our article on @travelingwithsweeney #matera #italy🇮🇹 . . . #movielocation #jamesbondfilm #italia #ancientitaly #cavedwelling #italytravel #discoveritaly #discoverbasilicata #basilicata #europeantravel #instaitaly #travelblogger #traveleurope #europeandestinations #travel2020
A view from the port — Stockholm, Sweden. To the A view from the port — Stockholm, Sweden. To the right was our home away from home during our @vikingcruises Viking Homelands cruise — the Viking Jupiter. #myvikingstory #stockholm #sweden . . . #visitsweden #vikingcruises #scandinavia #europeantravel #northerneuropetrip #sweden🇸🇪 #swedengram #travelblogger #cruise #cruisetravel #balticsea #balticcruise #cruiseship #vikingjupiter
And a good time was had by all! Reminiscing about And a good time was had by all! Reminiscing about holiday fun in Vienna, Austria on our @vikingcruises Romantic Danube #cruise. An optional Viking excursion in Vienna, the “Heurigen Evening” provided a high-spirited authentic Viennese gemütlichkeit experience. A shuttle from the ship took our small group of five couples and our guides to the city’s 19th district where numerous vineyards are located with their wine taverns called Heurigen. The Heuriger became part of Austrian culture in the 18th century when Emperor Joseph II proclaimed that anyone who made their own wine could sell it to the public in their establishments. #myvikingstory . . . #austria #visitaustria #austria🇦🇹 #traveleurope #europeantravel #instaaustria #instavienna #heurigen #heuriger #wien #traveldeeper #viennagram #vikingcruises
Same time, last year... Lunch at a Chicago landmar Same time, last year... Lunch at a Chicago landmark — The Berghoff restaurant, a historic family-owned German restaurant on Adams Street in the Loop. Although renovated in recent years, it still serves hearty and authentic German comfort food in brauhaus ambiance. Great for holiday spirit on a brisk December day. #chicago #illinois #usa . . . #christmas #visitchicago #visitillinois #enjoyillinois #theberghoff #wintertravel #germanrestaurant #travelillinois #holidayseason #sametimelastyear #travelblogger #chicagoroots
The latest on the blog is about the sights and act The latest on the blog is about the sights and activities during our @vikingcruises shore excursions in St. Petersburg, Russia. The gorgeous domes are part of the Church of Our Saviour on Spilled Blood. The church was constructed between 1883 and 1907 and got its name because it was built upon the site where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated. #myvikingstory #stpetersburgrussia #russia . . . #russiagram #travelrussia #visitstpetersburg #beautifulchurches #churchofoursaviour #traveldeeper #instatravel #vikingcruises #shoreexcursion #travel #travelblogger #visitpetersburg #createthegreat
Everyday life in St. Petersburg, Russia. This is N Everyday life in St. Petersburg, Russia. This is Nevsky Prospekt — a busy street in Russia’s “northern capital”. #myvikingstory #saintpetersburg #russia . . . #europe #easterneurope #visitrussia #europeantravel #traveleurope #vikingcruises #shoreexcursion #cityscene #nevskyprospekt #travelblogger #traveltheworld #createthegreat
Does anybody know about the building on the Neva R Does anybody know about the building on the Neva River with the big red bow? I took this photo in St. Petersburg, Russia while riding on a coach to a @vikingcruises shore excursion in the city. Let me know! #saintpetersburg #russia #myvikingstory . . . #stpetersburgrussia #bigredbow #cityscene #europe #europeantravel #visitrussia #travelblogger #vikingcruises #cruisetravel #traveltheworld #visitpetersburg
The gold dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral towering The gold dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral towering above new-classical buildings along the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia. More coming soon on the blog. #myvikingstory #saintpetersburgrussia . . . #russia #vikingcruises #vikinghomelands #cruise #cruiseexcursions #europeantravel #visitrussia #travelblogger #russiantravel #globetrotter #cathedraldome #cathedral #cityscene #createthegreat
Shopping area of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Loved o Shopping area of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Loved our walking tour of this Russian city during our @vikingcruises shore excursion. More to come on the blog. #myvikingstory #saintpetersburgrussia . . . #travelblogger #russiatravel #instarussia #globetrotter #jachat #ifwtwa #cityscene #vikingcruises #livetotravel #lovetotravel #visitpetersburg
When we visited St. Petersburg, Russia in late Sep When we visited St. Petersburg, Russia in late September, the leaves were just starting to turn, making for a beautiful stroll through Mikhailovsky Garden. The park can be entered behind the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood which we were touring on our shore excursion with @vikingcruises #myvikingstory #saintpetersburgrussia #russia . . . #stpetersburgrussia #mikhailovskygarden #park #citypark #vikinghomelands #vikingcruise #visitrussia #traveleurope #travelrussia #instarussia #earlyautumn #travelgram #visitpetersburg
Riding on a long and quite steep (more so than the Riding on a long and quite steep (more so than the photo shows) in a Metro station in St. Petersburg, Russia. The “St. Petersburg by Metro and on Foot” shore excursion during the Viking Homelands cruise was one of my favorite trip experiences. It was like being part of daily life in Russia. Keep following the @travelingwithsweeney blog for more about our cruise on the Baltic. #myvikingstory #stpetersburgrussia #saintpetersburgrussia #vikingcruises #metrostation #travelrussia #travelblogger #instarussia #balticcruise #escalator #dailylifeinrussia #visitpetersburg
Stockholm, Sweden. One of the great things about @ Stockholm, Sweden. One of the great things about @vikingcruises is the focus on destinations providing many opportunities to tour and explore port cities on included and optional excursions. Find out more on the blog about our favorite things during our first ocean cruise. #myvikingstory #europe #stockholm #sweden
The art of the cruise. From the first steps onto t The art of the cruise. From the first steps onto the Viking Jupiter, passengers can see that elements of art are clearly integral to the interior ambiance of the ship. Art is central to the elegant Scandinavian design and decor of the Jupiter (and its sister ships) with paintings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, and other pieces placed thoughtfully throughout the ship, creating comfortable and appealing spaces for guests. Read more about our first-ever ocean cruise on our latest blog post. #myvikingstory #europe . . . #europetravel #europeancruise #vikingcruises #art #cruiseship #cruiseaddict #cruisetravel #instatravel #cruisegram #vikingjupiter #artanddecor
Helsinki city scene. There’s something about tra Helsinki city scene. There’s something about trams that adds to the allure of European cities. Do you agree? Especially when they run along tree-lined boulevards with beautiful buildings. More to come soon on the blog about our @vikingcruises Baltic cruise and the cities we visited. #myvikingstory #Helsinki #Finland . . . #visitfinland #visithelsinki #cruisetravel #europeantravel #europe #balticcities #travelblogger #loves_finland #ifwtwa #jachat
Sunset in Stockholm. And so began our Baltic cruis Sunset in Stockholm. And so began our Baltic cruise on the @vikingcruises Jupiter. This is a hint of what’s coming soon on the blog. #myvikingstory #stockholm #sweden . . . #cruise #cruisetravel #vikingjupiter #sunset #sunsetinthecity #sunsetoverwater #europeantravel #sverige #sverigeresa #balticsea #balticsunset
A cruise on the Neva River and canals of St. Peter A cruise on the Neva River and canals of St. Petersburg, Russia provides excellent views of the city. This was one of our optional excursions during our cruise on the Baltic. #saintpetersburg #russia #myvikingstory . . . #cruisetravel #russiancity #canalcruise #europeantravel #travelgram #traveleurope #shoreexcursion #visitstpetersburg #visitrussia #jachat #ifwtwa
“The café with a soul.” Someday I’m going b “The café with a soul.” Someday I’m going back to Gdańsk, Poland and I’ll have a coffee in this cafe we passed during our walking tour with @vikingcruises. #myvikingstory #gdansk #poland🇵🇱 . . . . #gdanskoldtown #cafes #polska #visitgdansk #visitpoland #travelforcoffee #charmingcity #europeantravel #europe #traveleurope
Morning in Gdańsk, Poland. Just finished a walkin Morning in Gdańsk, Poland. Just finished a walking tour with @vikingcruises in this lovely city on the Baltic. Most of the buildings in the old town were reconstructed after World War II to look like the originals. #gdansk #poland #myvikingstory . . . #polandgram #poland🇵🇱 #visitgdansk #balticsea #instapoland #polska #europeantravel #traveleurope #beautifuldestinations
When you’ve been out and about all day exploring When you’ve been out and about all day exploring a new place, it’s nice to come back to your home away from home —- in this case, the @vikingcruises Jupiter in Tallinn, Estonia. #myvikingstory #tallinn #estonia . . . #instatallinn #vikingjupiter #cruiseship #instatravel #europeantravel #traveleurope #travelblogger
A peek inside an old apothecary shop and museum in A peek inside an old apothecary shop and museum in Tallinn, Estonia. Through the windows, you can see a few of the colorful buildings on Town Hall Square. So much charm and character in this city. Glad we visited during our @vikingcruises Baltic cruise. #myvikingstory #tallinn #estonia #europe . . . #europeantravel #travelgram #estoniatravel #visittallinn #pharmacymuseum #instatallinn #cruisetravel
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