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
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
Renowned for its natural thermal springs and possible healing powers, Hot Springs today offers a family-friendly mix of activity. Spend a few days, and you’ll discover scenic mountains, baseball and
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I am deeply saddened by the Russian takeover of Ukraine. In 2004, I was privileged to take a fascinating river cruise in Ukraine that included stops in Odessa,
Take time to soothe the stress away at a Kohler Waters Spa, where you are indulged with personalized attention amid luxury surroundings. Kohler, known around the world for premium bath
A few days in the snow-glistened city of Winnipeg, Canada, opened my heart to a cold-weather getaway. Why was I there in the middle of winter rather than on a
For a romantic date night, your table awaits at the Japanese-inspired, fine dining Roka Akor steakhouse, seafood and sushi restaurant. The boutique restaurant chain presents six locations around the country,
The vast expanses of Yellowstone Country Montana are stunningly beautiful any time of the year. But insiders know the best time to visit is in the fall. The reasons are
Nashville’s Big Back Yard offers magnificent landscapes and an unhurried pace of live away from urban congestion and distraction. During a recent media trip, I found recreational adventures, cultural gems,
Try the new Blanco Cocina + Cantina in Oak Brook, IL, where Mexican classics are served with a contemporary twist.
About 30 miles south of Nashville, the reinvigorated enclave of Leiper’s Fork exudes the charm of yesteryear awhile delivering the posh amenities of today. It’s part of the Nashville’s Big
Any travel to Vancouver warrants an excursion to nearby Victoria. Widely known as Canada’s “Garden City” for its verdant gardens and stunning landscapes, it also is the capital city of
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!
