The Windy City and the Gladers

Back in junior year of high school, my family took our first week-long spring break vacation. It was a trip to Chicago and it was really fun, if not a little cold too.

We drive the 7-hour car ride on each end of the week. We stayed at a hotel outside the city. We experienced everything from famous cuisine to the transit system to great museums, and even top floor views. We went shopping on the miracle mile and found various unique versions of famous places like McDonald’s. During this trip, we took a day trip to Springfield and visited President Lincoln’s home and plot. It was an interesting place and I gained a new appreciation for one of my favorite presidents.

Take trips that take you to cities, the outdoors, unique places, far away, and close. Take trips on planes, in cars, in motels, in sky-scraping hotels, bring some meals, eat at unique spots for others. Find time to relax, and time to enjoy adrenaline rushes, find time to learn, and time to explore. Know that there’s value to found in different styles of vacations. Find an option I haven’t mentioned here, and tell me about it @katherineglader please, and thanks! 🙂