Jun 3rd, 2013 at 12:00PM: Nick Nunns, Flickr
Somewhere in Chicago there's a personal tiki bar on wheels. I'm not talking about the rental "cycle pubs" popular in cities and hipster burgs. This is a five-top cocktail table under a thatched roof, hitched to a bicycle. It passed me around midnight on the streets of Chicago's South Loop a few years ago. Everyone at the "bar" took a turn on the bike while the rest of the pack ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Saddle Up And Bike Under The Stars In These Cities This Summer
Jun 3rd, 2013 at 12:00PM: Nick Nunns, Flickr
Somewhere in Chicago there's a personal tiki bar on wheels. I'm not talking about the rental "cycle pubs" popular in cities and hipster burgs. This is a five-top cocktail table under a thatched roof, hitched to a bicycle. It passed me around midnight on the streets of Chicago's South Loop a few years ago. Everyone at the "bar" took a turn on the bike while the rest of the pack ...Rain, Snow Snarls Flights Nationwide
Apr 18th, 2013 at 11:30AM: Bad weather has put a damper on air traffic in the Midwest and Southwest, causing hundreds of cancellations nationwide.
At O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, more than 300 flights were canceled because of strong rainstorms, and at Denver International Airport, more than 400 flights were grounded due to a snowstorm forecast to dump 7 inches of snow on the Mile-High City, CNN is reporting. ...Colorado Locals Start Marijuana Tourism Business
Apr 5th, 2013 at 9:00AM: Colorado could join Amsterdam as a pot-smoker's travel destination if two Denver locals have anything to do about it. Matt Brown and James Walker have started a travel company aimed at those looking to take advantage of the state's new marijuana laws. According to NBC News, the company known as My 420 Tours sets travelers up in "pot-friendly" hotels, takes them on tours of marijuana ...NFL Road Trips On New Travel Channel Show
Nov 6th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
NFL road trips are the subject of a new Travel Channel show: "NFL Road Tested," premiering in December. The new show brings an inside look at what it takes to move an NFL football team from city to city. While the show will focus on how to go about feeding, clothing and housing the team, it will also look at how NFL stadiums prepare for thousands of fans.
"This show will offer viewers a ...Visit Denver For Dia De Los Muertos
Oct 27th, 2012 at 10:00AM: If a ticket to Mexico isn't in the cards for Dia de los Muertos this year, you might want to consider Denver. It may seem strange that a non-border state throws down so hard, but Denver is, after all, in the Southwest, and as such, has a thriving Hispanic community, as well as arts and culture scene. This colorful, oddly joyous holiday dates back to pre-Columbian times, and has its roots in pagan ...Airports Add Free Power For Electronics, Vehicles
Sep 21st, 2012 at 1:00PM: Using free power to charge electronic devices before boarding a flight is a popular activity. Airlines and airports know that and are adding more charging stations all the time. The same goes for electric vehicle travelers who might drive to the airport. As more environmentally friendly cars hit the streets, airports are adding charging stations for them too, also a complimentary service.
...2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge Begins Today
Aug 20th, 2012 at 8:00AM: The 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge is set to get underway this morning in Durango, Colorado, where 126 of the world's best cyclists will hit the road for the first stage of the race. The event, which is in its second year, will cover 683 miles (1099 kilometers) over the next seven days, finishing on Sunday, August 26, in Denver.
The event, which is being billed as "America's Race," features a ...Four Great Culinary Vacations
Aug 8th, 2012 at 3:30PM:
It doesn't matter if you love or hate the term "foodie." Food-centric vacations are here to stay, and even the nonculinarily inclined can enjoy these four great vacations that put food at the center of all the fun without sacrificing the destination or the hotel experience.
The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa - Rooftop Bee Workshop
Hosted by the property's own beekeeper, guests learn the ...A Summer Road Trip Through Southwest Colorado
Jul 10th, 2012 at 11:00AM: While usually thought of as a winter destination, Colorado has a lot to offer the summer traveler. For the itinerary below, I'd suggest touring the U.S. state via car, allotting at least two weeks, although three or four would be better.
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Although this is technically central Colorado, it's an excellent starting point for your road trip, especially since you'll most likely be flying ...Packing Notes For Summer Travels
Jul 8th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Did anyone else totally screw up their packing for TBEX, the recent travel blogger's conference in Denver? I did, egregiously. Having deferred to the Rocky Mountain location at Keystone Resort, I completely overlooked the fact that it was in the 90s in Denver. I packed as though I were summering in Seattle – a raincoat, jeans, long underwear, and layers, you know. As a result, I ended up ...An Artisanal Taste Of Denver, Colorado
Jul 1st, 2012 at 12:00PM: While it's easy to find big-name chain restaurants and mass-produced foods, it's always nice to get a more local experience. One city with excellent quality and craft tastes is Denver, Colorado. To help you navigate the artisanal flavors of the area, here are my top picks.
Wine: D'Vine Wines
1660 Champa Street
The only winery in downtown Colorado, D'Vine Wines, also known as the Wild Women ...Where To Have A Weird Dining Experience In Denver, Colorado
Jun 28th, 2012 at 12:00PM: What do you get when you mix a 300-pound gorilla, giant skulls, a 30-foot waterfall, battling pirates, '50s-era carnival games, taxidermy, flamethrowers, a mariachi band and mediocre Mexican food? The Denver area's kitschiest restaurant, Casa Bonita.
Once you enter, you'll go through an amusement park-style line system. For some reason, the restaurant thought it would be a good idea to have ...Where To Eat Exotic Meats In Denver, Colorado
Jun 26th, 2012 at 12:00PM: Located at 2148 Larimer Street, Biker Jim's is an unassuming hot dog restaurant serving up a very unique menu. While the crowds of families, couples and groups of friends may look like they're eating your average beef hot dog, they're more likely eating elk, duck, pheasant, buffalo, rattlesnake, wild boar or possibly reindeer. They also have a bat burger topped with bacon, avocado and tomato cream ...Stunning Aerial Shots Of Cities From Around The World
Jun 25th, 2012 at 2:00PM: Experiencing an unknown city is always exciting. That's the great thing about travel – it allows you to try new things and explore new places. While wandering through a city on the ground is interesting, it's also worthwhile to see a destination from a unique perspective you normally wouldn't get to view.
Below, you'll find beautiful aerial shots taken above some of your favorite cities. ...Bid To Fly The Friendly Skies, Today
May 10th, 2012 at 1:30PM: The idea of flying the friendly skies in a commercial airplane apparently still has its allure for many. A common dream is to be behind the controls of a jumbo jet, responsible for not just the $100 million aircraft, but also the lives of passengers and crew. Today, one would-be "pilot" will win that incredible experience in a United Airlines simulator training session – if they bid enough ...Denver's Union Station undergoing LEED Gold makeover
Jan 6th, 2012 at 2:00PM: The historic Union Station in Denver, Colorado, will soon be undergoing a major restoration project that will turn it into one of the most progressive transportation hubs in the United States.
According to Inhabitat, the project is aiming for LEED Gold certification and will preserve the train hub that connects the Amtrak system with regional modes of transport, like Colorado's celebrated ...2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge route announced
Dec 10th, 2011 at 9:00AM: Organizers of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge have announced the dates and route for the 2012 edition of the race, which will once again take place in Colorado. This year, the state played host to the inaugural event, which saw some of the world's top cyclists competing on a course that involved plenty of climbing and altitude.
The 2012 version of the Pro Cycling Challenge will get underway on ...Dancing at Denver International Airport
Sep 19th, 2011 at 6:00PM:
There are only so many ways to kill time at the airport. You can eat overpriced food, drink overpriced alcohol, read or dance. OK, there might be more things to do at the airport, but for the sake of introducing this video, let's pretend that those are the only options. This young lady was bored at Denver International Airport and decided to cut a rug right there in the terminal. Not to be ...
October is American Cheese Month!
Sep 18th, 2011 at 11:00AM: It's amazing it took this long, what with national hot dog month, ice cream month, and clogged artery month (okay, I made that one up), but now we have a new reason to check in with our cardiologists.
The American Cheese Society ACS) has announced the launch of American Cheese Month, an annual celebration of America's artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses, and the farmers, cheesemakers, ...A brief history of Telluride and its surrounding ghost towns
Sep 7th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Telluride. The name alone conjures a variety of associations, from the debaucherous (Glenn Frey's "Smuggler's Blues") to the elite (Tom Cruise is the other inevitable mention). But this isolated little town in Southwestern Colorado's craggy San Juan range has a truly wild past and a lot to offer. It's not the only mining-town-turned-ski-resort in the Rockies, but I think it's the most ...
