Big Bad Bully

In an economy as tight as ours today, many have had to make cuts in budget, and one of the first luxuries to be cut is that of travel. Between unemployment and layoffs, the rising costs of living and the high price of gas, people are taking fewer vacations. But there’s still a way to see many of the tourist sites you’re missing – and it doesn’t even require leaving home! I’m talking, of course, about the Internet. Have you taken the time to explore some of these tourist sites online? Internet Service Providers in Chicago, for instance, have made it possible for you to enjoy such treasures as the Museum of Science and Industry online.

This museum has so much to offer, including a captured WWII U-505 German submarine. In person, you can actually walk through it, but the website offers an extensive slide show and narrative. Or, learn to live “greener” by visiting The Smart Home, the “greenest home in Chicago.” If you have network access, you can see it right now! Take an online tour of Colleen Moore’s magical Fairy Castle, full of teeny-tiny treasures, including a miniature mural of Mickey and Minnie contributed by Walt Disney himself, and an exact replica of the Royal Doulton dinnerware made for Queen Mary’s dollhouse. Yes, the Internet is a wonderful tool for good when used responsibly. Plan your armchair vacation now – and enjoy the trip!