Published June 21, 2018
The SparaKoff is the only streetcar like it in the world. Built in 1959 and converted to its present use in 1995, "the Koff" is a rolling bar. And if there were ever a candidate for the globe's second such streetcar bar, it would be Milwaukee.
Published June 18, 2018
Cedar Point amusement park - which calls itself, probably quite rightly, the roller coaster capital of the world - just might be the fun capital of the world, too. We made the drive to find out.
Published April 10, 2018
A trip to Ireland for any Wisconsin resident is truly the best of both worlds: It's a chance to see somewhere new and completely fall in love with it, while having happy reminders of the home you love.
Published March 11, 2018
In order to make your travel dollars go their farthest, sometimes you need to work the system. Points, miles, rewards - they all mean free or cheaper travel to the person willing to put in a little time. Here are a few tips on how to make points work for you.
Published March 10, 2018
Travel with kids is not always easy, but making sure you're still connecting as a couple always makes for a better, more relaxing trip, helping elevate the fun while also alleviating some of the hard. Here are five tips for staying connected.
Want a great, easy way to explore the city on foot? Stroll along Milwaukee’s RiverWalk through the heart of downtown and learn about the history of the city, while you check out some of our best restaurants, brewpubs, shops and waterfront nightlife. In the early 1990&rsq...
My wedding day wasn't the dream wedding all little girls dream of. It was early June and quite humid inside the stuffy church. We didn't have much money when we decided to get married. Luckily some friends and family members chipped in and paid for a light lunch reception in the fellowship ha...
Monday July 29th, 2013 – Ft. Walton Beach, FL/Fox Lake, IL I heartily challenge anyone who thinks they might want to become a professional entertainer of any kind to spend 24 straight hours in a car before they ever get their first gig and then come tell me if they’re ...
Tuesday January 8th, 2013 – Fox Lake, IL I’m only home for a couple of days before having to head out again, and I’m realizing just how much effort is involved in living the road life. I did it for decades without giving it a first thought much less a second, but...
You know that show "My Strange Obsession?" Well my "strange obsession" became the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a kid I was always fascinated w/ the city for some odd reason and after decades of dreaming about moving here w/ all my finances in order...
