Chicago may not have won an Olympic bid but the Windy City still hosts  Olympic events, namely the Drink Olympics.  Surely you’ve heard of them?  Local ale athletes train religiously for the games, which kick off today at 6:45 PM on the extensive playing field of   Lincoln Park’s the Tin Lizzy bar.  Only the most primed and pumped  participants are admitted to this prestigious game.  The bar sports include Beer Curling, Ice Luge, Hockey Shot Out and the Biathlon. Read More »

Do you like the links and the deals and the travel stuffs on the internets? Then you’re in luck! Here are some of the latest travel-related news to find its way into our inbox/twitter stream:

The Window Seat breaks down the 8 rudest travelers you’ll meet this holiday season.  Are you on it?

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CNN is big on the debunking. The latest record set straight: Holiday travel advice.

Chicago Flame gives us the Top 5 Places Not to Vacation.  Thanks, Flame.

Matador Network gives us 6 reasons to drink on flights. We only need two: drink and flight. Read More »

This is where the wild things are.

Tomorrow may be Halloween, but if your town is anything like mine the festivities will be in full swing tonight as well. There are neighborhood parties and pumpkins to carve and apples to bob. And there are costumed children everywhere.

What does that mean to you? It means that whichever way your travels may take you this weekend you need to play it smart. Cabs, buses, subways – these are good ideas. In fact, the best costume in the room just might be the designated driver.

But you knew that. Just keep your eye(s) on the other guy, yes, the one dressed as a keg.

Photos by Whit Honea

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