Archive for May 2nd, 2009
The Land of Lincoln sprawls over 56,400 square-miles primarily of prairie, but half of its population of 12 million is concentrated in the greater Chicago area. Let’s explore the five regions of downstate and then discover Chicagoland.
Southern
This region is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, which is a 25-mile trail through the Shawnee National [...]
Countless words have illustrated the Colosseum, and its fearless gladiators; the Pantheon, and its gateway to the gods; and the Roman Forum, once heart of the mighty Roman Empire. But what of the hidden tourist attractions of Rome and those that receive fewer column inches?
For a taste of the macabre try the Capuchin Crypt, the [...]
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