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When Dorothy famously triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West, we only ever heard one side of the story. Gregory Maguire‘s acclaimed 1995 novel, ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’, re-imagines the Land of Oz, creating a parallel universe to the familiar story written by L. Frank Baum and first published as ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz‘ in 1900. […]
We couldn’t wait to get into Dublin, have a few pints, and some bangers and mash. There’s so much to do in Dublin, many people don’t venture outside of the city limits. Don’t be one of those people! Paddywagon tours made our experience one that we will never forget. Leave Dublin behind for one day and experience the extreme beauty […]
Trekient had the opportunity to visit the Shedd Aquarium. It’s an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that opened on May 30, 1930. The aquarium contains 32,000 animals, and was for some time the largest indoor aquarium in the world with 5,000,000 US gallons of water. It seems as if they are constantly updating exhibits, adding […]
BANGO! Introducing Bango! New Form Improv with a Beat In 2018, Boom Chicago turns 25 years old and we are still innovating! Andrew Moskos, the director of 7 Deadly Dutch Sins, Trump up the Volume and 9/11 Forever, presents Bango!, a brand new comedy show and a brand new comedy style: New Form Improv. This new show takes fewer suggestions from the audience and moves past the […]
We’ve attended the Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ festival for the last 3 years. Every year, they bring new attractions ranging from break out sessions with disilleries and brewers to a beer chugging contest. It’s always a great time! The festival is still on tour throughout the United States – if you get the opportunity, do NOT miss out. Make sure […]
Stroll through the home of the Chicago Cubs and get the chance to see what happens behind the scenes of the Friendly Confines. Learn the storied history of Wrigley Field or observe the grounds from the best views in the house. Guided tours are offered on game days and non-game days starting in March. NON-GAME DAY TOURS: Guided tours may […]
We had the pleasure of visiting the one and only – Goose Island Beer Co. You may have seen the Goose on the can while perusing the beer section – but whats the story of this Chi Town brew? It opened its doors in 1988 after John Hall took a life-changing trip to Europe, where he gained an appreciation for local beer […]
Friendship Amsterdam Canal Cruises Enjoy Amsterdam in a way the locals do, with Friendship’s exclusively designed, fully sustainable electrical boats. An organization built by two friends with the biggest crush on water sports and boats named their company ‘Friendship’ after the relationship between the two and after the first boat they built together. They also believe that ‘Friendship isn’t about […]
Chicago has a rich history with a vast amount of landmarks, restaurants, and museums to explore when visiting. But there is one attraction that is a must-see! The Skydeck sits high above the city of Chicago in the Willis tower at 1,353 feet on the 103rd floor. It’s the second tallest building in the United States and provides unprecedented views […]
Originating as part of a “Family Day Celebration” back in the summer of 1959, the Chicago Air and Water Show has grown to be the largest and oldest free admission air and water exhibition in the United States. The free, two-day event draws an audience of over two-million, spread out on colorful beach blankets and lawn chairs along dazzling Lake Michigan. Many camp […]