The Prairie District is a neighborhood on the Near South Side of Chicago. It was once home to some of the city’s greatest mansions, mostly built in the…
Chinatown is the center of the Chinese community in Chicago. While gentrification has watered down many of the ethnic neighborhoods in the city, Chinatown still goes strong and…
The West Loop neighborhood of Chicago sits in the Near West Side. It’s located to the west of the Loop and Chicago River.
University Village is a neighborhood on the Near West Side of Chicago. It’s mostly residential with some retail and decent restaurants.
One of the best meals I’ve eaten in Colombia came at Hotel Camino Real in the historic city center of Popayán. This award-winning restaurant offers excellent French and…
An easy day trip from Popayán is to the small town of Silvia, nestled beautifully in the mountains. Silvia is famous for its Tuesday market, which is run by…
