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Chicago

This Garden in Japan Has a Chicago Spirit and Hidden Lakeside Peace

Hidden in Chicago, not Tokyo, lies a tranquil oasis where Japanese zen defies urban chaos—a surprising 130-year cultural gift most locals never experience. The architects of serenity await.

PreparedForThat Team
February 26, 2025

Vermont

Why Route 100 May Be the Most Scenic Drive in America You’ve Never Heard Of

Drive Vermont's hidden 216-mile Route 100 where New England reveals itself in ways…

PreparedForThat Team
April 8, 2025

Florida

Florida’s Most Lavish Golf Resorts That Even Non-Golfers Obsess Over

Florida's lavish golf resorts seduce non-golfers with private beaches, horizon-melting…

PreparedForThat Team
April 8, 2025

United States

This 2,000-Mile East Coast Freeway Is a Scenic Path—And a Deadly Trap

Beautiful coastlines mask deadly traps along America's 2,000-mile East Coast Freeway.…

PreparedForThat Team
April 8, 2025

Travel Safety Guides

If There’s a Zip Tie on Your Bag, You Might Have a Serious Security Issue

That zip tie on your luggage isn't protecting anything—it's advertising your valuables…

PreparedForThat Team
April 7, 2025