Latin Dancing in Chicago

Alhambra and Latin Street Based on my limited experience dancing in Chicago, Alhambra and Latin Street have great turn outs.  Alhambra Thursday Nights Salsa Lesson: 8p Bachata Lesson: 8:30p | Takes place in the dedicated bachata room, which is up front. I didn’t realize this at first.  Dancing until past midnight Pros:  nice, big space […]

3 Days in Shawnee National Forest: What to See and Do

My 3 Day Review and Recommendations for Shawnee National Forest Shawnee National Forest is a beautiful natural area with ancient rock formations. The area also harkens back to earlier days.  Day 1: Garden of the Gods and Bell Smith Springs Without a doubt, one of the most popular attractions at Shawnee is Garden of the […]

Your Summer Reading List

Summer Reading List I love reading, and I love sharing what I’ve read with others. I am in a book club at work, and we have read some amazing books over the past couple of years. I would like to share them with you here.  All title are available from Amazon.com.  As an Amazon Associate, […]

I Took My Family to Great Wolf Lodge, and We Can’t Wait to Go Back

My 2 Day Review Of The Great Wolf Lodge Visit! Great Wolf Lodge is an exciting indoor water park with mini golf, a climbing wall, a ropes course, an arcade, and food. They have a variety of pools for all age levels. The easy going atmosphere was a big plus. Day 1: Check-in, Pool, and […]

3 Night Niagara Falls Review

My 3 Day Review Chock Full of Adventure, Relaxing, and Fun! Niagara Falls is an exciting international destination. If you bring your passport, you can take advantage of fun activities in the US and Canada! Day 1: The Falls (of course!), Burning Springs Spa, the Skylon Restaurant A few weeks back, my partner started planning […]

Top 10 Things to do in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls the largest and most popular waterfall in North America. Spanning The US-Canadian boarder, there are plenty of fun things to do on both sides of the falls.  Here are the Top 10 Things to do in and around Niagara Falls Niagara Falls State Park Explore the park for stunning views of the falls, […]

Top 10 Things to do in Cancun

Cancun provides an ideal blend of adventure and relaxation in the heart of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Beach, lush landscapes, exotic cenotes, and nightlife, make it a fantastic destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Here are the Top 10 Things to do in and around Cancun! Visit the Beaches Relax on the pristine beaches of […]

La Fortuna: My Complete 3 Day Trip Review

Here is exactly what I did during my visit to La Fortuna Day 2: An Unforgettable Cerro Chato Hike | Finding Community at the Hostel   Morning On Day 2, I set out early to hike Cerro Chato, which is a smaller volcano next to Arenal with a lake at the top that you can […]