The Chicago Traveler

This is quite possibly one of the most awesome designs I’ve seen, and it’s going on my wishlist. That is, if I don’t buy it for myself first. Available in three color schemes, these Ork Posters illustrate the dozens of Chicago neighborhoods with arranged type. (They’re also available for Boston, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Manhattan, and San Francisco. Stay tuned for DC, Toronto, and Seattle.) The artwork is 24 x 34 inches (61 x 86 cm) on 100% recycled paper with soy-based inks. Of course, with the constant shifting of peoples and undefined borders, who knows how long it will stay …read more

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Lake Michigan offers a great shoreline, but it’s nothing in comparison to the beaches of Hawaii. The Travel & Culture Channel here at b5media welcomes a new blog, The Hawaii Traveler, where you can read up on The Aloha State’s beaches, events, and other attractions.

Starked DC isn’t a new blog, but it does have a new writer. J-Michael has taken over and is prepared to give his take on the politics and scandals of “the District.”

Be sure to stop and say hello to both!

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The folks here at b5media’s Travel and Culture Channel are making sure Autumn doesn’t fall by the wayside with this month’s Theme Day. This season brings out some of the most beautiful colors that nature has to offer, and there is no better place to witness them than at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The 385-acre Garden contains 2.2 million plants in its 23 major gardens and natural areas. There’s plenty of room to explore, so grab yourself a free map at the Visitor’s Center, or take one of the educational tours offered by foot and by tram. The sights and …read more

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