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Chicago’s top 10 peculiar (and free) museums

04 April 2013

Several of the Windy City’s big-name museums recently raised their ticket prices. Puh-leez. Who needs to pay to see American...

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Chicago’s best homegrown junk food

10 January 2013

Chicago sits on the shores of Lake Michigan, vibrant and glimmering, the jewel of the Midwest. Known the world over...

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On the Road: following Kerouac across the US

06 December 2012

The USA is a big country, and whenever anyone’s tried to define it – be they a Charles Dickens, a...

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A field guide to 20 great regional sandwiches of the USA

31 August 2012

Behold the sandwich: a modern culinary wonder of the world. Named for a British Earl, borrowed from the Dutch, invented...

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Chicago: a starter guide to the Windy City

03 August 2012

Welcome to the Windy City! While Chicago’s nickname is courtesy of the blustery weather, it’s the heights that it should...

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The infamous architecture of Chicago

03 August 2012

The ubiquitous tale of the Chicago fire – which raged for three whole days in 1871, leveling 3 sq miles...

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Chicago’s cutting-edge comedy

03 August 2012

The kings and queens of Chicago – names such as Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Chris Farley among them –...

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A perfect day in Chicago

03 August 2012

Writer Nelson Algren summed up Chicago best: ‘Like loving a woman with a broken nose, you may well find lovelier...

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How to deal with bedbugs

23 July 2012

Nothing sends a shiver down a traveler’s spine quite like the prospect of bedbugs. After 50 years of virtual absence...

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Brewed in the USA: the top 5 beer cities in America

16 July 2012

American beer used to be the subject of jokes, and rightfully so – but no longer. These days you can...

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All-American Classic: Route 66

01 July 2012

For a classic American road trip, nothing beats good ol’ Route 66. Nicknamed the nation’s ‘Mother Road’ by novelist John...

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Route 66: Motoring the mother road

22 June 2012

This itinerary from Lonely Planet’s USA’s Best Trips, written by local expert authors Amy Balfour, Alison Bing, Jennifer Denniston, Lisa...

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A day at the museum

17 June 2012

Sue, the grand dame of Chicago’s Field Museum, is the largest T-Rex skeleton in the world and just one of...

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P.I.C.N.I.C. in the U.S.A.

10 June 2012

Who doesn’t love throwing a blanket down on a sunny patch of grass, cracking open a box of sandwiches and...

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Illinois road trip: three presidents, one route

23 May 2012

While those vying for the big chair in the White House are dashing around the US debating their merits, it’s...

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Top scenic USA train routes

15 March 2012

There’s no better way to experience the sheer grandeur of the North American continent than by rail. Considerably more relaxing...

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America’s legendary drives

06 February 2012

With over four million miles of highway, the USA offers more road trips than anyone could tackle in one lifetime....

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Hunting the best pizza in America

19 January 2012

There are two types of food in the world: Italian food and the rest. And pizza? It’s so prevalent here...

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A smooth landing: 5 tips for timesaving at airports

17 September 2011

One of the most tiring elements of air travel, particularly for frequent fliers, is the ‘getting there:’ You’re landed and...

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Destinations that pair well with wine and beer

19 August 2011

A glistening glass of local wine, with a tasty little snack on the side – is there anything better? It’s...

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How does American Airlines/booking site tiff affect travelers?

06 January 2011

If you hadn’t noticed all the shoving, American Airlines (AA) has been in a bit of a tiff with a...

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Rick Bayless’ Mexico and US food travel tips

04 October 2010

Long before Rick Bayless was one of the most recognizable chefs in the US, he was an avid traveler.In the...

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Spotlight on Chicago

23 September 2010

Chicago is one of those American cities known for its vigor. It’s famous for its river-hugging architecture, blues, comedy and...

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Roadtripping USA: the ultimate how-to

08 September 2010

Maybe it’s the economy, maybe it’s the weather, or maybe retro travel is in vogue – whatever the reason, 2010...

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10 best places to have a mid-life crisis

27 July 2010

Looking for a bit of reinvention? In this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you where to...

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