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Month: September 2025

Visiting Casa Azul: The Frida Kahlo Museum Every Art Lover Must See in Mexico City

Visiting Casa Azul: The Frida Kahlo Museum Every Art Lover Must See in Mexico City

The Frida Kahlo Museum, or Casa Azul, is a must-visit stop for any art lover in Mexico City. It’s a bit out of the way in the Coyoacan neighborhood, but the excursion is worth the effort, especially if you come here on a Saturday when the Artist Bazaar is going on in San Angel. Tickets to the Museum are sold in advance, and they do sell out, so I highly recommend purchasing well before your trip. If you are going…

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Esquina Comun Review: Exclusive Rooftop Dining in Mexico City

Esquina Comun Review: Exclusive Rooftop Dining in Mexico City

When I think about our dinner at Esquina Comun in Mexico City this past August, 2025, a smile always comes to my face. This was easily the best meal we had on our second visit to Mexico City, and I would not hesitate to recommend booking here. First, Esquina Comun has a very exclusive, secret vibe. There is no sign on the door, and you enter through what looks like an abandoned cafeteria. In the back, there is a spiral…

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Asador Bastian’s Bar: Chicago’s Best Kept Secret

Asador Bastian’s Bar: Chicago’s Best Kept Secret

There have been about a thousand articles about Chicago’s most unique steakhouse, Asador Bastian, a steakhouse that has even made it’s way onto the World’s 101 best steak restaurant list (currently the highest rated steak restaurant in Chicago at number 13). Even I published my glowing review of our incredible dinner there just last year. What people don’t know, however, is that you can come here, even without a reservation, on most nights. Because of its popularity, Asador Bastian’s dining…

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Why The Historic Hotel Cleveland Is the Ideal Downtown Stay in One of America’s Most Underrated Comeback Cities

Why The Historic Hotel Cleveland Is the Ideal Downtown Stay in One of America’s Most Underrated Comeback Cities

People don’t typically think of rust-belt cities as travel destinations, but Cleveland shouldn’t be overlooked. It’s got a world class art museum (that’s free!), a huge zoo, and the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame to name just a handful of attractions that make it a city worth visiting. That doesn’t even cover the start of it – to make it a truly unique and exciting destination, you can check out the foodie mecca of West Side Market, and the…

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