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Rene at Mount Rainier

Six Months a Nomad in the USA

I’m from the Midwest, or I was until I became a nomad. I’ve been traveling solo, living out of rented places and camping in my van on weekends. They used to say I was crazy; now they say I’m “living the dream.” Neither is wrong, but it took a lifetime to get here. When I was 17, I had a brief fantasy that I would get in my blue 1987 Camaro and head west without stopping until I felt like...

Chicago Magnificent Mile with image of Marilyn Monroe on building

Monuments, Shopping and Art: How to Spend 3 Days in Chicago

Chicago is a great city for any variety of activities, especially those that keep you outdoors, involve culture, dining, shopping, or any form of entertainment. So, no matter what is happening in the world, there’s always something to see, do or enjoy in Chicago. Day 1 Parks and the Outdoors “The Bean” – technically named “Cloud Gate” in Chicago’s Millennium Park is everyone’s park and spot to take pictures. There’s activity, food vendors, street buskers and more happening around the...