Articles written by Lanora Mueller

Visitors who travel south from Chicago to visit historical Downstate Illinois will find a surprising architectural gem amid farms and pristine National Forest land.

Oct 7, 2008 - Lanora Mueller

Armchair travelers delight in 20th-century masterpieces by Leigh Fermor, Least Heat Moon, Newby, Naipul, Bryson, Mary Morris, Kerouac, Peter Fleming, Chatwin and Theroux.

Aug 23, 2008 - Lanora Mueller

Despite the high cost of living in southern California, campgrounds on the beaches of Orange County offer attractive choices for affordable holidays on the Pacific Coast.

Aug 16, 2008 - Lanora Mueller

Labor Day weekend event honors Native Americans already resident when Pedro Menéndez y Avila landed in the New World to found the Spanish settlement.

Aug 15, 2008 - Lanora Mueller

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers some of the best nightlife in Montana: warm, luxurious midnight soaks under brighter stars than ever seen in Hollywood or Vegas.

Aug 15, 2008 - Lanora Mueller

Today's airline fees for checked baggage challenge photographers to pack cameras and lenses in carry-on bags along with shoes, clothing and personal necessities.

Aug 14, 2008 - Lanora Mueller

Taste of Chicago is not only a July bash in Grant Park. It's also a nonstop citywide feast of authentic Chicago-style hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polish, and stuffed pizza.

Aug 11, 2008 - Lanora Mueller

Learning travel writing skills starts with reading examples of successful travel articles. Seasoned travel journalism experts offer advice on how to write about travel.

Aug 10, 2008 - Lanora Mueller

Dogs can go to the beach, to the shopping mall, even out to breakfast or lunch at these pooch friendly destinations in southern California's most beautiful beach towns.

Aug 4, 2008 - Lanora Mueller

No passport? No funds for overseas plane tickets? Travelers in the United States find rare cultural treat at Oklahoma City Museum of Art's Roman Art from the Louvre.

Jul 26, 2008 - Lanora Mueller

Love to travel? Appreciate a good story? Understand the basics of reportage and prose style? Here are some hints for learning more about the field of travel writing.

Jul 9, 2008 - Lanora Mueller

Kids and parents alike can have a great time when just one parent takes them on vacation. Trip planning, however, takes a special slant when a single adult is in charge.

Jul 6, 2008 - Lanora Mueller