FX Excursions

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Tag: Chicago
Jun 10, 2026

The Alright Maybes at Mayfestiversary

Over Memorial Day weekend I attended my first outdoor festival of the season. Mayfestiversary featured a performance by The Alright Maybes, one of my favorite local bands.

Elevate Your Journey with TAP Air Portugal’s New Economy Prime

Exciting news ahead for TAP Air Portugal, as Portugal’s flag carrier prepares for the launch of its brand-new Economy Prime cabin, offering customers more space, additional privacy and a superior travel experience. Flights boasting the new cabin take off June 1; booking for Economy Prime is now available across all TAP channels and travel agents.

Jun 7, 2026

Talking Travel with Patricia Kara

When actress and television host Patricia Kara last appeared on Talking Travel, she had just released her book Dream On…Now Deliver. Since then, she has traveled quite a bit, along with writing another book.

Jun 3, 2026

Dallas Card Show

I spent most of my weekend ensconced in sports memorabilia at the Dallas Card Show. Despite its name, it was held in Schaumburg, Illinois, northwest of Chicago.

Protected: The World Awaits with Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines enjoys the unique position as the airline flying to more countries than any other airline. Its unrivaled global reach is only the beginning of the experience that awaits passengers with Turkish Airlines.

Apr 20, 2026

Northwest Art Trail

Knowing I love public art, my friend Bill asked why I have not written about the Northwest Art Trail just a few miles south of me. He offered to give me a tour and added lunch at Gale Street Inn as an added incentive … not that I needed one.