Catch a movie, buy a used book or a quirky donut at some of my favorite places in Portland, Oregon.
Travel Memory: Andrew W.K. concert in Vancouver
One of my favorite Vancouver memories was a free in-store performance by Andrew WK and the Evaporators.
Hiking at the Sourland Mountain Preserve in New Jersey
The Sourland Mountain Preserve in central New Jersey is home to some seriously ancient boulders.
The best and worst of Chicago according to Quirky Travel Guy
My personal choices for best Chicago band, deep dish pizza, beach, and much more.
Quirky Attraction: Malcolm X Birthsite
Who knew that the controversial civil rights activist was born in Omaha, Nebraska?
April links: Trash mountains, Hawaiian farmers and hipster controversies
This month’s featured travel links include stories about a community park on top of an old landfill and information about farming in Hawaii.
Experiencing Chicago’s architecture through a boat tour
You can see Chicago’s most impressive architecture from a boat tour along the Chicago River.
Why I won’t visit museums that don’t allow photography
I can’t justify paying to visit a museum or attraction that won’t let me take a few photographic memories.
Six Chicago tourist attractions worth seeing
Check out Chicago’s free zoos, historic baseball parks, and the tallest building in North America.
About Quirky Travel Guy
Chicago-based indie type who travels around the U.S. and beyond. Read about my thoughts and observations along the way.
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66 more things I love about Pittsburgh
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Two quotes that inspire me in life and in travel
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Why I won’t visit museums that don’t allow photography
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9 Things You Didn’t Know About Yellowstone National Park
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Quirky Attraction: The Wieners Circle
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I went to the Mormon Church grounds and they didn’t try to recruit me
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9 Things You Didn’t Know About the Grand Canyon
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Travel Memory: Andrew W.K. concert in Vancouver
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There’s a volcano in the heart of Portland, Oregon
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Quirky Attraction: Kissing Sailor Statue in San Diego
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The Holocaust Memorial is an unexpected find in Miami’s South Beach
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Three of my favorite places in Portland
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Photo Teaser #30: Blurry haze
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Hiking at the Sourland Mountain Preserve in New Jersey
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