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Inside Chicago’s #1 Hidden Tiki Bar – Three Dots and a Dash!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. This weekend we found ourselves in the Windy City, and true to our tradition, we searched for a unique bar experience. Our search led us to the hidden gem Three Dots and a Dash, and its intimate sidekick, the Bamboo Room. Nestled in a back alley…
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Wes Went 94 Stories Up! Chicago Skyline Like You’ve Never Seen It
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We took our adventure to new heights with a trip up 360 Chicago—an observation deck located on the 94th floor of one of the city’s tallest buildings. At $40 per person for general admission, we knew this wouldn’t be cheap, but we wanted to find out…
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Last Chance at the Murakami Exhibit! | Cleveland Art Museum Experience
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We recently visited the Cleveland Art Museum for the final day of the Tekashi Murakami exhibit, “Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow.” The exhibit ran from May through September 7th, and we barely made it! We had heard so many good things, and since we’re…
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Vault 5421: The Secret Sci-Fi Bar You HAVE to Visit in Orlando
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. While still exploring Orlando, we hunted for another offbeat bar to check out, and wow—did we find a good one. We ended up at Vault 5421, a sci-fi horror-themed bar hidden in the very back of a comic book store called Gods & Monsters. You actually…
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Dbrand Kill Switch 2 Case for Switch 2 – Travel Ready
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. In this post, I’m unboxing and reviewing the Dbrand Kill Switch case for the Switch 2. I went with the Travel Kit, which came in at $79.85. It included everything but the screen protector. After learning how soft the Switch 2’s screen is, I definitely recommend…
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Discovering Belle Isle: Detroit’s Hidden Gem You Need to Visit!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We recently took a rare summer trip up to Detroit, Michigan, and decided to explore Belle Isle—a gorgeous park we had mostly overlooked on colder visits. This time, with the sun shining, we had the chance to see the island in its full glory, and it…
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We Got In FREE at This Underrated Detroit Museum!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. Today was a perfect example of unexpected travel magic. We headed into downtown Detroit planning to visit the Motown Museum, but it was swarming with people and nearly impossible to access. Luckily, we pivoted and found ourselves at the Detroit Historical Museum—and to our surprise, admission…
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Inside This Surprisingly Cool Best Western by Henry Ford Museum
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife. We just stayed at the Best Western near Detroit and Dearborn, Michigan—likely in Allen Park—and we were honestly surprised by how great it was. This isn’t your typical Best Western. We originally picked it for its proximity to the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, but…
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Hidden Tiki Bar Gem in Burbank – Broken Compass Review & Vibes!
Hey it’s Wes and Chanda and welcome to DinkLife! On this adventure, we made our way to the Broken Compass in Burbank, thanks to a recommendation from our awesome server David at Lucky Tiki. Located just minutes from our hotel, we walked in, put our names down, and only had to wait about five minutes.…
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Secrets of America’s Longest Running Haunted House – Haunted School House & Laboratory History
Welcome to DinkLife! Today, we’re diving into the history of the Haunted School House and Laboratory, which have stood beside the famous Goodyear Airdock in Akron, Ohio, for more than 51 years. Let’s start with the origins of these iconic buildings. The Haunted School House occupies the former Thomastown Elementary School, built in 1921 at…
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