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
Tabletop animation is a clever twist on dinner-theater at Fairmont Chicago. (Many thanks to Fairmont Chicago and the invincible Le Petit Chef for hosting my delightful evening at “Le Petit
When you want to understand a city’s culture and gastronomy, there’s no better way than signing up for a food tour. That’s what I did during a recent visit to
Year-round sunshine, fabulous art, ancient ruins, sandy beaches and a walkable city are just a few of the reasons Málaga, Spain, is a cultural gem. All that, and a less
Little Rock and North Little Rock are sister cities on opposite sides of the meandering Arkansas River in the central part of the state. Rich in historic significance, they also
The meandering White River in Hamilton and Marion counties is a tourism gem with astonishing natural beauty and cultural attractions galore. Follow along in my story, “7 Amazing Experiences Along
Mammoth Mountain is the third-most visited ski area in the country, after Vail and Breckenridge. But the landscape is even more beautiful during the off-season, when the trees are lush,
Kalispell is a gem of a mountain town in Northwest Montana, centered with a picturesque downtown and surrounded by natural beauty. With neighbors Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, the
A trio of fabulous all-inclusive resorts in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula upped their games during pandemic lockdowns. See what’s new at these luxe vacation properties by La Colección Resorts in Cancun
A visit to Door County, Wisconsin, translates to intense beauty of water and woodland, fine and performing arts galore, and culinary excellence. All that and a calm, relaxing pace of
Go ahead, and make your plans to visit Yellowstone National Park. The vital North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana, has re-opened, and the quirky, western town welcomes your business. That vital
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are making merry this season with brilliant displays of light and multimedia. Here’s a guide to my favorites, “8 Best Places To See Holiday Lights
How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the glitter and glitz of Las Vegas, Nevada? For starters, the three-month shutdown spurred the city into overdrive with more lights, bigger attractions, new
The Knoxville Museum of Art showcases the rich visual history of East Tennessee and Southern Appalachia within its sleek, modern architecture. And, admission is always free. (That’s the way museums
The Northern Alabama region known as The Shoals is widely acclaimed as the Hit Recording Capital of the world. From Native American legend to Grammy Award winners, any musical talent
Oxford is home to Ole Miss AKA the University of Mississippi, and so much more. Hometown heroes include Pulitzer Prize winner William Faulkner, author John Grisham, James Beard Award winners
One of the prettiest little Southern towns, Jonesborough, Tennessee, has a rich and sometimes quirky past. It’s also internationally known as the Storytelling Capital of the World. While you’re in
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!
