Chicago is big. There are cars, trains, taxis, pigeons, people, and huge, tall, massive buildings. Let's face it: Wandering around and in the shadows of all of these things can get pretty boring. Most kids don't like shopping or architectural tours or eating at fancy restaurants. Most kid's just want to - well - do kid stuff. For the young ones of the group, there is the Kohl Children's Museum in Chicago's north suburbs. I used to go to this museum as a child, and while people told me I did other 'Chicago' …More

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 flattened four square miles of Chicago, effectively depressing a reset button for city planners and real estate developers. Developers concentrated on profitable districts during the rebuild. As the century turned over and Chicago continued to hone its commercial prowess, the the life along Michigan Avenue took shape. In 1930s, real estate baron Arthur Rubloff named the stretch of Michigan Avenue between the Loop and Near North the ‘Magnificent Mile.’ Not only was this …More

Moscow can be horrendously expensive, so instead of using up all your money on one overpriced latte, get the most bang for your buck at these more affordable cafes. Volkonsky is one of the few bakeries in Moscow that makes all their pastries by hand; get there in the morning for deliciously fresh croissants and steaming hot coffee. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are tasty, if a little expensive, but the atmosphere is relaxing and conjures up images of breakfasting in Paris not far from the Seine. Volkonsky has an …More

Moscow is one of the most interesting cities in the world with plenty of things to see and do. But while traveling to a new place, you need to make sure you experience what it is really like to live in Moscow. Food, of course, is a huge part of any culture. So when you travel to the city where the one and only Kremlin lives, make sure to check out these places to eat. Café Puskin A great place for authentic Russian cuisine you will see people doing business, out on a date, or even the Mayor of Moscow, …More

For lovers of food, Rome is an unrivaled destination. The Eternal City has perfected the art of fine dining over centuries and its greatest restaurants celebrate the freshness and flavors that are the hallmarks of Italian cuisine in settings of incomparable ambiance. The following restaurants are among the city’s greatest with prices that reflect the outstanding quality of the food, refinement of service and opulence of decor. Reservations well in advance are highly recommended. In a city of exceptional …More

Haifa is perhaps the Chicago of Israel. They're both the third-largest cities in their respective countries and carry a reputation of being "the city that works." This being said, the city is chock-a-bloc with museums, stately neighborhoods and enough culture to keep one’s intellect plenty sated. And if it’s the fruit of the vine rather than of labor for which one thirsts, there’s even a vineyard. Let’s run through a one-day itinerary and take in a condensed version of this Mediterranean …More