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Chicago is known for its incredible food scene and on our recent family trip, we were fortunate to try restaurants at a variety of price points, thanks to recommendations from Choose Chicago, the city’s tourism board. The good news? The food was fantastic. The bad news? I’m pretty sure I put on a few pounds in just four days. We ate a lot.

12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today (This is a recurring post, updated daily with new information): === Thursday, September 3 === Zelensky Warns Airlines Russia’s Airspace Is ‘Completely Unsafe’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is warning airlines against flying through Russian airspace as the war escalates, saying recent changes in Russia’s tactics mean the risks can no longer be considered confined to Ukraine.

United Airlines is testing another technology-driven perk designed to take some of the stress and rushing out of the airport experience. The airline announced Wednesday that it has launched a pilot program at Newark Liberty International Airport that allows eligible travelers to order food, drinks and even travel essentials through the United app and have the items waiting for them at their departure gate.

This post contains affiliate links and references to products or services from sponsors and other partners. We may receive compensation if you click on or make purchases through those links. There are plenty of things to think about before heading out on a family road trip: directions, traffic, snacks, entertainment, hotel reservations and, of course, making sure you didn’t forget anything important at home.

The city of Louisville is best known as the starting place of the Bourbon Trail, a collection of over 70 distilleries that stretch all over Kentucky, where over 90% of bourbon is produced, with a key grouping right in the heart of the city, in Whiskey Row. But did you know there’s lots more to Louisville than just bourbon? Here are 10 things you need to know if you’re planning to visit. Photo: Jefferson Graham 1.

This article was produced in partnership with TESSAN. This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. When my family and I travel, we have no problem sharing close quarters. We’ve had the good fortune of experiencing all kinds of different accommodations, from sprawling villas and spacious suites to cramped rooms and small cruise ship cabins.

This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. My family and I spent an action-packed four days in Chicago this summer and stayed at the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, which was a fantastic option for our family. Chicago is ripe with luxury hotels.

Well, here’s something I never thought I’d have to worry about while sleeping: a bat trying to crawl into my mouth. Dr. Krista Edelman, a gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia, shared a truly horrifying story on social media (embedded below) after waking up to discover that a bat was attempting to burrow between her lips and into her mouth. Yes, you read that correctly. According to CNN, Edelman was sleeping when she initially thought she was dreaming about a mouse trying to get into her mouth.

12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today (This is a recurring post, updated daily with new information): === Sunday, August 30 === === Thursday, August 27 === Dozens of Americans and Canadians Missing After Deadly Nepal Flooding Dozens of U.S. and Canadian citizens are among hundreds reported missing after devastating flash floods and mudslides near the Nepal-Tibet border, with authorities reporting more than 150 deaths so far.

Booking.com provided our family with Booking.com Wallet Credits to help pay for this trip. As always, all opinions are my own. A couple of months ago, I received an interesting offer from Booking.com: They would give our family Booking.com Wallet Credits toward a getaway, but there was a catch. We needed to let our kids help plan the adventure. I thought it was a great idea, especially since my daughter’s seventh birthday was rapidly approaching. So, I asked her where she wanted to go to celebrate.