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Travel Fun and Adventure John
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Do you love to travel? We love to travel and we are here to help you make the most of your traveling adventures. Whether you are traveling with kids, dogs, your significant other, or just yourself we will have you covered. No matter if you want to fly to fun places, drive the backroads of America, take the train or a ship we will discuss it. We will give you reviews, top lists, stories, interviews with travel experts, and more. So come and join the conversation and let's hit the road
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The Worst and the Best
This Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast episode reviews our worst and best hotel/motel experiences. Here is the list of our worst motel/hotel experiences, with the worst one at the end of the last. There may be a reason why only one of these places is still open. American Best Inn & Suites - Lincoln City, OR (no longer a hotel). Budget Inn - Ontario, Oregon (the only one still operating)Econolodge - Charlotte, NC (no longer an Econolodge)M Motel - El Monte, CA (closed)Travel Lodge -Wenatche...
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Chicago's Best Eats
On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure podcast, we review our favorite restaurants in Chicago, where you can get some of the original Chicago Food, such as Chicago Dogs, Deep-Dish Pizza, Lollipop Chicken, and more.Please note that none of these restaurants sponsored their listing. Pepe's Mexican Restaurant8128 West 95th Street, Hickory Hills, IL 60457(708) 430-0700-Great Mexican Restaurant with friendly service and good portions. The Pit Rib House9430 S Roberts Rd, Hickory Hill...
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Best US train rides
On this week's episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we list our favorite train trips in the United States. While there are several wonderful trips on Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada, this episode focuses on the history and scenic train trips that are shorter but nether less just as spectacular. A link is included to each website, but none are sponsored (although sponsorships are welcome but will be noted). Durango & Silverton - Durango, Colorado Cumbres & Toltec - Chama, New Me...
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Extended Stay Showdown
On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, two Extended Stay hotels battle to see which is better. The first is the Chauncy Hotel, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a boutique hotel located in the heart of Iowa City, Iowa. The second hotel in this challenge is Staybridge Suites by Intercontinental Hotel Group, located just up the road a few minutes in Coralville, Iowa. The Staybridge Suites in Coralville, Iowa, has many positive attributes, includ...
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Renting a car should be simpler
In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we discuss renting a car with loyalty. According to most rental car companies, if they offer their loyalty service at a location, it should be as simple as showing your driver's license and being on your way, but is it? In the last couple of months, I have rented cars from Budget, Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz, which are my local companies, and I am a member of each of their loyalty programs. Which one do you think will hav...
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Chicago Attractions around the Loop
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 BeanNavy Pier Lincoln Park ZooChicago 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 Tribun...