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The Hidden Side of Dallas: 5 Quirky Adventures
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The Hidden Side of Dallas: 5 Quirky Adventures
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Weird and Wonderful Woodstock, New York
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Weird and Wonderful Woodstock, New York
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Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley
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Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley
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3 Killer Spots You Have to See in Death Valley
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3 Killer Spots You Have to See in Death Valley
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Rick Bayless Garden Tour: A Flavorful Experience
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Rick Bayless Garden Tour: A Flavorful Experience
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The Joyful, Colorful World of Randyland in Pittsburgh
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The Joyful, Colorful World of Randyland in Pittsburgh
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Alaska’s Natural Wonders: An Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to the Last Frontier
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Alaska’s Natural Wonders: An Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to the Last Frontier
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Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum
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Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum
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The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum
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The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum
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Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead
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Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead
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3 Chicago Muralists Share Their Secrets
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3 Chicago Muralists Share Their Secrets
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Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
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Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
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Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater
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Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater
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The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home?
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The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home?
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Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh
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Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh
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Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory
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Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory
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The King and Queen of Oddities
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The King and Queen of Oddities
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Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds
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Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds
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Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour
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Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour
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The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History
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The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History
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West Rose: Ellicottville, New York’s Chicest Spot
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West Rose: Ellicottville, New York’s Chicest Spot
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The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island
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The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island
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Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour
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Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour
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An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket
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An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket
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Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie
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Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie
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Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas
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Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas
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Hubbard Street Murals: Chicago’s Street Art Gallery
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Hubbard Street Murals: Chicago’s Street Art Gallery
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Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection
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Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection
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The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago
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The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago
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TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece
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TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece
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Magic Mushrooms. The unconventional and modern marvel of Metropol Parasol, known as Las Setas (The Mushrooms) by locals, took root in Seville’s Plaza de la Encarnación in 2011. Designed by German architect Jürgen Mayer, the structur
Last summer Wally and I had the pleasure of visiting the garden of chef and philanthropist @rick_bayless. Bayless opened Frontera Grill in 1987 forever changing the face of Mexican food in Chicago. The production garden supplies his three downtown re
No Straight Jacket Required. When Wally and I revisited my former stomping grounds in Buffalo, we couldn’t resist the chance to tour the empty patient wards of the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane. I had only been able to admire them from a
The Library is Open! It’s fun to be a tourist in your own city. I can’t believe it took us this long to visit the incredible Newberry Library. Its collections span an Aston six centuries, making it a treasure trove of knowledge. And that
The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán is a masterclass in Mexican Baroque. A literal visual feast for the eyes, the church’s highly decorated interior includes use of more than 60,000 sheets of gold leaf. Its façade is decorated w
I was initially reluctant about visiting Hierve el Agua, the calcified waterfalls and spring-fed mineral water pools outside of the city of Oaxaca de Juárez. The popular geologic wonder is located in the town of San Isidro Roaguía, in t
San Miguel de Allende is a town with art in its DNA. There are galleries galore and shops full of colorful folk art. But we knew that one of the places we had to add to our itinerary was the Fábrica La Aurora. It just sounded so interesting: I
If you’re planning a trip to San Miguel de Allende and are looking for something fun and unusual to do, be sure to set some time aside for a visit to the Chapel of Jimmy Ray. The mosaic wonderland filled with art and assemblages by the late art
I’ll admit it, I’m a fan of @andresgandresg. When the time came for us to find the perfect place to stay in San Miguel de Allende, and I saw that @casahoyos was another one of his projects, the decision for me was easy. The boutique hote
The colorful #fantastical #woodcarving creatures known as #alebrijes were inspired by an artist’s fever dream. Learn more about our favorite #mexican #folkart #artepopular #handicraft. Link in bio. #travel #travelblogger #mexico🇲🇽 #oaxaca #
Sweat to Reset. The herb-infused indigenous steam ritual #temazcal opens your mind as well as your pores. Plus, you won’t believe how they cleanse you of negative energy. Learn more about this Mesoamerican tradition and why we highly recommend
There’s No Place Like Home. Located on a quiet stretch of Calle Miguel Hidalgo in the Centro of Oaxaca City, @casaantonieta was more than just a hotel for Wally and I. It was our home away from home. Plus it included the hip @muss_cafe with gre
Folk Yes! Linda Hanna’s home contains an incredible collection of handmade #folkart pieces from the surrounding villages around #Oaxaca. If you have a passion for folk art as Wally and I do, Oaxaca should be on your Mexico itinerary. And there&
@palaciooficial is more than just a pretty building. Head inside for strange #murals by famous #artists, including #diegorivera and #orozco. They’re also infamous, whether it’s because they’re #communist propaganda or feature a hide
Walking around #PuertoVallarta is a bit like being in an outdoor art gallery. #Murals #streetart and #graffiti can be found all over. #Mexico has a long history of this public art form. Click our link for more photos — and learn how some of the
Viva La Revolución. Masala y Maíz checked every box for us: a delicious blend of Mexican, African and Indian cuisine, great service, a pleasing atmosphere and a business philosophy we can get behind. Learn why this restaurant stands out
Shop ‘Til You Drop. If you’re looking to purchase folk art, handicrafts and arte popular from all over Mexico such as brightly painted alebrije wood carvings from Oaxaca and hand-embroidered Otomi textiles, head to the @mercadodeartesania