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Head to southern Indiana for fertile vineyards, historic hotels

Standing at the edge of Patoka Lake in the southern reaches of Indiana, I gaze through a scrim of oaks toward the sparkling blue-gray water, its hue affected in part by a cloud-speckled cerulean sky. The glassy surface of the lake, unruffled by wind or waves, is as reflective as a mirror and stretches toward the far shore where it rises to low hills framed by an unbroken, leafy canopy of ...

The most expensive metropolitan area to live in every state

Big cities are the hallmark of American society, each embracing different music, sports teams and art, culminating in a distinct culture for each metropolis. These are the most expensive metropolitan areas in each state.

Wild and free in Ireland: A solo trip to Dublin unleashes the primal release of pure, chaotic solitude

For a writer's first solo trip, a visit to Dublin and the nearby village Howth offers a freeing experience in solitude.

Countries that have given up daylight saving time

Fewer than 40 percent of the world's countries observe daylight saving time, the United States among them. Here are the countries that gave up observing daylight saving time.

Folk schools want to be more inclusive. Here’s how the 1st one in Illinois plans to make it happen.

The Farms folk school at Allerton Park will elevate art and craft courses at the central Illinois complex, with a focus on Indigenous craftwork and other marginalized communities.

America’s most dangerous beaches

The United States has enormous stretches of beautiful coastline whose beaches attract millions of visitors every year. Many of these beaches are great for relaxing and enjoying time in the sun, but the ocean can be extremely powerful, and some beaches are particularly prone to rip currents, rough surf, and shark attacks, claiming lives every year.

DC’s cherry blossoms coming early due to confusing weather

The cherry trees in the nation’s capital are confused by Earth’s changing climate, with the iconic blossoms appearing earlier than expected because of the unusually warm winter.

Best cities for a vacation with kids

Planning a child-friendly vacation poses its own unique challenges. Children, after all, aren’t known to be patient travelers on long road trips, and they may not be on their best behavior at airports or in hotel lobbies. Parents are burdened with the task of planning kid-friendly activities while not breaking family-fun budgets.

February 24, 2023

Cold-weather farmers markets offer alluring winter travel destinations

Cold-weather farmers markets are proving alluring for winter travelers, with destinations in Los Angeles, Santa Fe, Detroit, Philadelphia and Nashville.

February 22, 2023

Countries that offer free college educations

In Europe, the collective commitment to make public education universal and government-funded rose from the resilience needed to pull through the trauma of the Second World War. Many European nations offer their citizens tuition-free post-secondary studies in public institutions, a benefit extended, in some instances, to prospective international students as well.

February 17, 2023

A look back at 5 of Chicago’s most historically romantic restaurants

For Valentine's Day, we look back at five Chicago restaurants known as romantic spots for couples to convene, including Everest, Cafe Bohemia and Fondue Stube.

February 14, 2023

Spring training travel: A guide to what’s new in Arizona for Cubs and White Sox fans

Been a while since you visited Sloan Park in Mesa or Camelback Ranch in Glendale? Here's what to do away from the Cubs and White Sox ballparks during spring training 2023.

February 13, 2023

Finding Lincoln in Indiana: A President’s Day weekend guide to Abe’s boyhood home

While Illinois considers itself the Land of Lincoln, there are historical sites and stories of his boyhood in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Spencer County, Indiana.

February 08, 2023

The most congested cities in the world

The world’s motorists have put the pandemic in the rearview mirror and are on the road again. That is not good news for some of the planet’s urban centers, which are choked with vehicular congestion.

February 02, 2023

Seoul searching: South Korean capital’s coolest, coziest bars are hidden from sight

Seoul gleams with glass towers, but beyond the bright lights, it has a hidden intimate side in cozy, cool bars and hangouts — if you know where to look.

February 01, 2023

5 Midwest cities steeped in Black history to visit in 2023

Black history is deeply embedded in visits to Louisville, East St. Louis, Indianapolis, Kansas City and Detroit.

January 25, 2023

‘I had no choice’: For many homeless people, O’Hare has become a nighttime refuge

Advocates for the homeless say there are three realities facing the population right now: the number of beds in homeless shelters decreased at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and never restored, migrants who have recently arrived in Chicago are increasingly using homeless shelters as well, and homeless shelters across the city are overwhelmed.

January 22, 2023

In times of grief and mourning, Midwest wellness retreats offer guided healing

Grief and wellness retreats in Wisconsin and Illinois are a way for families, children and adults suffering losses to find healing with guided experiences from psychologists and other experts.

January 18, 2023

Travel into Emily Dickinson’s ‘full-color life’ with Amherst museum’s vibrant, historically correct makeover

The Emily Dickinson Museum recently unveiled its $2.5 million restoration, which uses some artifacts from the Apple TV+ show "Dickinson" in Amherst, Massachusetts.

January 12, 2023

43 of the strangest town names in America

There are no rules for naming towns. Some are christened, reasonably enough, after their founders or a defining geographical feature. Others have monikers based on other languages or they may pay homage to religious figures. And then there are some places whose names seem completely random, with those naming the towns likely succumbing to boredom, silliness, or simply impatience.

January 11, 2023

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