You’ve likely seen the work of French sculptor Auguste Rodin. But if you’re like me, you’re terrible at identifying art and its respective artist. So as we entered the Rodin Museum (Musee Rodin) in Paris and I saw The Thinker, I thought – “Now that’s a piece of art I recognize.” And now I know…
I love engaging museums that give people of all ages the opportunity to dive into science, history or more. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago has all of that and more. I was able to fly into outer space, watch a lightning storm over my head and go underground in a coal mine….
With so many great museums in Washington, DC, it’s hard to know where to focus your time. That said, one of the most inspirational exhibits about the United States is at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. The Star Spangled Banner exhibit, along with multiple other exhibits, make this museum a must-visit…
I’m not a car buff. I recognize names of fancy cars, like Ferrari, Corvette, Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo. But I can’t tell you what’s under the hood or even the make and model of a car based on what the tire looks like. I’ve got a friend who can, but that’s just not me. That…
My son is passionate about Sweden. His maternal ancestors immigrated from Sweden many decades ago and setup shop in northern Utah. He’s done numerous school reports on the country and loves to learn more about the culture. That love for Sweden is what drew us to the American Swedish Institute when we were planning a…
I’m always intrigued at how a national world war museum ends up in some of the most unlikely places. For example, the National World War II Museum is in New Orleans. Well, the National World War I Museum and Memorial is in Kansas City, Missouri. Why there? It’s a great question that I’ll answer in…
I love finding activities for my colleagues and I to enjoy when we travel to work conferences. It often requires a lot of online research to find activities that work for the group. It’s also challenging when taking the weather into account – because it can get bitterly cold in Chicago in November. We ended…
While planning a road trip through the Midwest, I was asking around for things to do in Nebraska. A friend recommended the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, Nebraska. I’ve visited several aerospace museums and love wandering their collection of aircraft and military history, so we made a stop. It was fantastic, and…
Chicago has so many things to see and do. I’ve been there several times for various work conferences, and it seems like each time, I’m able to experience something new. But if you’re planning to visit several of the more popular venues in Chicago, you may want to consider getting a Chicago CityPASS so you…
Most people head to Anaheim for a Disneyland vacation. But we took our kids to Anaheim to explore Knott’s Berry Farm and had an amazing family vacation. Although it was my second time to the theme park, it was my kids’ first visit… and it did not disappoint. While waiting in line to enter the…
