Hi, there! Welcome to my travel blog and portfolio, All The Write Places. I’m a Chicago-based freelance journalist and a Baby Boomer who travels with style. A few of my favorite experiences have been swimming with whale sharks in Cancun, fishing for piranha in the Amazon River, and viewing the annual sandhill crane migration in Nebraska. Plus, eating dark chocolate. I hope you’ll come join me!
Pamela Dittmer McKuen: A Baby Boomer traveling with style
An ambitious pastry chef with big-city dreams visits her hometown in Door County, Wisconsin, for Christmas. While there, she runs into her former love and learns her family’s cherry orchard
All-inclusive resorts have gone upscale, as I discovered at Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen in Mexico. The adults-only gated community features 485 luxury suites, robust amenity program, a dozen dining
(Many thanks to the Tourism Authority of Thailand in Chicago, which made this amazing trip possible.) Most travelers and tourists, when they visit Thailand, head south of Bangkok, where the
(Many thanks to Visit Gulf County for hosting my visit!) Gulf County, at the heart of the panhandle, beckons with spectacular scenery and an Old Florida vibe. It’s a quieter
The World’s Largest Ball of Sisal Twine sits in an open-air pavilion in Cawker City, Kansas, where it has drawn visitors from around the world. It’s just one of the
Antalya, the jewel of the Turkish Riviera, draws throngs of tourists and travelers to its midnight blue waters, archeological sites, scenic beauty and cosmopolitan vibe. A former stronghold of the
Fargo, North Dakota, is a city of quirks and charms, of pioneer history and ongoing creativity. It’s got connections to the infamous woodchipper scene in the film noir of the
Andalucia in Southern Spain stands as one of Europe’s top travel destinations. With its balmy weather, over 500 miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO World Heritage sites and diverse landscapes, it
The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville celebrates its 100th anniversary this year with bigger, brighter, bolder shows. I’m always thrilled to visit Music City, and this year is extra welcoming
A beachfront getaway to Florida’s stunning Emerald Coast is even more alluring now that the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa has completed its $35 million makeover. And just
As a long-time traveler, I know a food tour is the fastest and most immersive way to experience a city’s culture and flavors. When in Toronto, Ontario, the must-do food
Wisconsin’s rich agricultural heritage continues to thrive through its cheese, beer and chocolate traditions. Whether you’re sampling award-winning cheeses, exploring innovative craft beers, or indulging in decadent chocolates, Wisconsin offers
Hi, there! Welcome to my travel blog and portfolio, All The Write Places. I’m a Chicago-based freelance journalist and a Baby Boomer who travels with style. A few of my favorite experiences have been swimming with whale sharks in Cancun, fishing for piranha in the Amazon River, and viewing the annual sandhill crane migration in Nebraska. Plus, eating dark chocolate. Come join me! Or hire me!
