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Illinois Route 66 Travel Itinerary

Drive Route 66 in Illinois from Chicago over a weekend or longer with this handy itinerary we followed. The Polka Dot Drive In in Braidwood should be on your itinerary. Stop for lunch or just a milk shake. Route 66, also called the “Mother Road”, is one of the most famous highways in America. Dating [...]

By Darley March 24, 2021Travel Tips, VideosNo Comments

Food & Recipes

Top Restaurants in Ottawa, Illinois

Whether you’re road tripping from Chicago or settling down for a weekend in Ottawa, Illinois, we made it a point to check out the top places to eat and drink in this Midwestern city.

By Darley March 29, 2020Food & RecipesNo Comments

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Illinois Bloopers & Behind the Scenes

Bloopers from our filming in Ottawa, Illinois, from beer overflows to canoeing mishaps.

By Darley March 29, 2020Videos

Food & Recipes

Tasty Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe from Cajun Connection

This Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe comes straight from… Illinois!

By Darley March 29, 2020Food & RecipesNo Comments

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Travels with Darley Launches Amazon Prime

Experience the French Caribbean in Martinique, France’s Western Front, diverse Tokyo, St Louis and Missouri, adventure in West Virginia, Route 66 in Illinois, Wyoming National Forests and the ultimate city tour in Hong Kong.

By Website Administrator March 29, 2019Videos