In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over some of the great attractions (some of them even free!) in the area around the Chicago Loop. Here are some must-see things in the area: Millennium Park and the Bean Navy Pier Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago Cultural Museum Taking the El Train - (we recommend riding the Brown Line or the Green Line west (to suburban attractions to be talked about in a future podcast), but do not recommend riding the Green Line south of McCormick Tribune Campus Center Station or the Red Line south of 35th Street. Field Museum Shedd Aquarium Ald ..read more

On this episode of Travel Fun and Adventure, we discuss our tips for planning a great trip along US Route 66.  Route 66, also known as the Mother Road, took people from the heart of Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in the Los Angeles Area. The road was used by many people trying to escape the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression, which was written about in the famous book The Grapes of Wrath, which came out in 1939 and was followed by the movie the next year.  But of course, Route 66 was a bigger part of the cultural heritage than that, as it was the basis for the television show ..read more

In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we give you tips for saving money when traveling to Switzerland and the surrounding European Countries.  Traveling to Switzerland and the surrounding countries can be expensive, but here are some ideas for saving money.  Travel during the shoulder season- We say this in most of our recommendations: Travel during the shoulder season of fall and spring and save money.  Use Public Transportation - Don't worry, you won't die on public transportation; millions of people use it every day. In fact, in Switzerland, I observed m ..read more

Looking for https://www.facebook.com/buttermilkcafe1/some great restaurants in Iowa or Nebraska? In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we recommend a list of restaurants we have recently eaten at.  Here are some restaurants we have been to recently and can recommend them: Margaritas Restaurant 119 3rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845 (303) 455-3484 kearney@3margaritas.com Le Peep Aksarben 6920 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 933-2776 Cedar Falls Restaurant 2627 Center St, Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA (319) 266-6705 Buttermilk Cafe 1008 1st Street West, Independence, IA (319) 334 ..read more

On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we review the hotels AmericInn in Fort Dodge, Iowa and Holiday Inn in Kearney, Nebraska. AmericInn - Fort Dodge, Iowa 100 Kenyon Rd W, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 515-576-2100 Pros: -Excellent Breakfast (best AmericInn breakfast) -Comfortable Bed -Pet Friendly Cons: -Unfriendly Staff -Poor value for the dollar Holiday Inn - Kearney Nebraska 110 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847  308-237-5971 Pros:  -Free Breakfast  -Best Breakfast layout I have ever encountered  -Friendly staff  -Convenient location -Good Value fo ..read more

In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, I go over my trip quick trip to Nebraska for a presentation. Was I prepared for everything that could happen?  Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone L ..read more

On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we review our list of the best attractions on the mid-Oregon coast that stretch from Tillamook in the north to Florence in the south. Tillamook Creamery 4165 N Hwy 101 Tillamook, OR 97141 Tillamook Air Museum 6030 Hangar Rd Tillamook OR, 97141 Cape Meares Lookout and Lighthouse 3500 Cape Meares Loop Tillamook, OR 97141 Sand Lake Recreation Area 7000 Gallaway Road Cloverdale, OR 97112 Pacific City Beach 35170 Brooten Road Pacific City, OR Regatta Park NE 14th Street Lincoln City, OR D-River Wayside 101 US-101 Lincoln City, OR Depo ..read more

On this week's episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over our favorite places to eat on the mid-Oregon Coast, from Tillamook on the north to Florence on the south. Tillamook: Chinese Gardens 1145 Main Ave N Netarts The Schooner Restaurant and Lounge 2065 Boat Basin Road Pacific City Pelican Brewing Company 33180 Cape Kiwanda Drive Lincoln City 60's Cafe & Diner 4157 NW Highway 101 Matzalan 828 NE Hwy 101 Lee's Chinese 144 SE Highway 101 (across from D-River Wayside Dory Cove 2981 SW Hwy 101 Depoe Bay Gracie's Sea Hag 58 US-101 Newport Newport Chowder Bowl 72 ..read more

On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over our tips for planning that National Park trip now that you have decided which park to go to.  1. Decide what kind of accommodations you are interested in, whether camping, cabins, lodges or outside-the-park lodging.  2. Make your reservations as soon as possible.  3. Plan what other activities you want to do besides visiting the park itself, whether in the area around the park or on the way to the park.  4. Plan your days but leave time for rest days if possible.  5. Do more research on the specif ..read more

In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over our list of things to think about when planning a trip to a national park, specifically, which one you should choose.  While the first two items are important to nail down before you start your planning, the rest of the tips are all things to consider while planning your trip.  Set a budget for the trip.  Figure out how much time you have to take a trip.  Decide when you want to go to the park.  Think about the weather at the time of year you plan to visit.  How do you want to travel to the park ..read more