Stories from the Midwest
Travel stories, practical guides, and food adventures from years of exploring the American heartland.
These are my stories — from the cities I've explored, the food I've eaten, and the experiences that make the Midwest one of America's most underrated regions.
Chicago Architecture Boat Tour: Is It Worth It?
Honest review of the Chicago architecture river cruise — what you see, which tours are best, how long it takes, and why it's the single best 90 minutes you can spend in the city.
Great Lakes Road Trip: The Complete Route
The full loop around the Great Lakes — Chicago to Detroit to Cleveland to Pittsburgh (bonus) to Toronto to Milwaukee — with the best stops, drives, and why this is America's most underrated road trip.
Why Chicago Keeps Pulling Us Back Every Year
We've returned to Chicago more times than any other American city. Here's what keeps bringing us back and what we've learned after multiple visits.
Road Tripping the Great Lakes: Our Honest Route
We drove the Great Lakes loop over 12 days. What the route actually looks like, what surprised us, and what we'd change on a second attempt.