News

Illinois Hotels with Peloton Bikes

Posted by admin on

Originally, the information about Illinois hotels with Peloton bikes was folded into my article about Chicago Peloton hotels. That was because Chicago seemed to be the only Illinois location with Peloton bikes in hotel gyms and rooms. However, in the past few years, more hotels have added Pelotons. Therefore I decided to write this separate article about Illinois hotels where you’re likely to find at least one Peloton bike on site. Illinois hotels with Peloton bikes I’ve listed non-Chicago locations here in alphabetical order. These are all towns and cities with at least one hotel with a Peloton. Some of...

Read more →


Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Recalls His Fair Share of ‘Spinal Tap Moments’

Posted by admin on

The 50 Best Albums of 1982 “Rock ‘n roll is chaos, there’s no order or anything in the live experience, anything can happen when you play.” These words came down from the Metal God himself — Rob Halford, Judas Priest’s soul-piercing vocalist and leather-bound fashion icon — towards the end of my recent conversation with him on the follies of the road. And whose word is more authoritative than the divine? More from Spin: Dave Grohl Jams with Lionel Richie, Dr. Dre Inducts Eminem, and More Moments from Rock Hall Induction 5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Rob Halford of Judas...

Read more →


Judy Blume Goes All the Way

Posted by admin on

Like tens of thousands of young women before me, I wrote to Judy Blume because something strange was happening to my body.I had just returned from visiting the author in Key West when I noticed a line of small, bright-red bites running up my right leg. I was certain it was bedbugs—and terrified that I’d given them to Blume, whose couch I had been sitting on a few days earlier.I figured that if the creatures had hitched a ride from my hotel room, as I suspected, the courteous—if mortifying—thing to do would be to warn Blume that some might have...

Read more →


Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser Review: Junk in the Trunk

Posted by admin on

This heavy, powerful electric utility bike has an accessible price point and attractive features, but it isn’t our pick for new or lighter riders.

Read more →


20+ Tips for Your First Visit to New York City

Posted by admin on

So you’ve decided to plan your first trip to New  York… yay! It’s one of my favourite cities and I love the energy there. But it can definitely be overwhelming. So Many People. So. Many. Things. To. Do. After nine visits, I’ve figured out a few things though. I sometimes wish I could go back to my 2007 NYC-newbie self and give her a few pointers to smooth out the path. The next best thing? I’m going to give my pointers to you! Travel tips for New York first timers! 1. Transit: Don’t be afraid of the subway. New York...

Read more →