Lori Rackl

Freelance travel writer. Former travel editor at Chicago Tribune and before that, Sun-Times. Suffers from incurable wanderlust. HMU: [email protected]

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Happy to have contributed two entries to @Frommers "Best Places to Go in 2026" list. One of my picks is the city where I was born (but that has nothing to do with why I chose it). Check out the whole list here: https://t.co/Prj2KdMCZa

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@bsw5020 @united Just watched it on my @united flight to Toronto. Heart-breaking and simultaneously inspiring. Congratulations on making such a powerful movie — and on making a difference. You have more people rooting for you than you'll ever know. @iamalsorg

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I’ve got dibs on this Halloween costume.

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From berbere-smothered brisket to kung pao pork belly burnt ends, these innovative spots are shaking up traditional Texas 'cue. My latest for AAA Explorer:
https://t.co/tbPNLX8tb3

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Avalon Waterways’ New Ship is a Dreamy Way to Do the Douro https://t.co/qykQHIYDxU via @travelcurator

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@tracyswartz Nothing gets past your eagle eyes, Tracy! Thanks for the kind words. Taking part in the show’s restaurant wars was a blast.

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https://t.co/VckrsEDpnw I've watched every episode of #TopChef, but the upcoming season in Wisconsin is extra special to me, not only because I heart America's Dairyland but because I got to write the cover story about it for #MidwestLiving!

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via ⁦@nytimestravel⁩ Great guide to one of the prettiest spots on the planet by ⁦@ElaineGlusac⁩. https://t.co/D7k1J2lGdu

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@KatieHammel The 8-mile Cactus Forest Loop Drive in the eastern section of Saguaro NP is lovely, especially on a bike.

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What’s better than a new running track at #MemorialPark in #Houston? A new running track and free beer, courtesy of @EurekaHeights

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Inca ruins, without the crowds: Choquequirao is larger than Machu Picchu but harder to reach, and that’s what makes it special https://t.co/RBvYZLfOIb via @torontostar

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7 Reasons You Should Stop in the Lakeside City of Manitowoc, Wisconsin https://t.co/3ZPcf1sTxJ

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Different and delicious: Spain’s Basque Country will leave you hungry for more @HoustonChron @lorirackl https://t.co/SW9c9Cg5bP

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Wisconsin Stars in the Next Season of "Top Chef" https://t.co/RnremiNPk1

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Peak excitement: Ditch the car and explore ‘America’s Mountain’ by foot, bike and train https://t.co/KnCkcLlpxR

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@Lucy_Aspden @TelegraphTravel Would love to send you some ideas, especially about adventure travel. I’m the former travel editor at the Chicago Tribune. Also lived in California before moving to Texas last year. Bylines in dozens of pubs. Email is [email protected].

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@TrekRef @juliathelast @British_Airways Thanks for the intro, Barry!

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@sharontharp It was a pleasure dining with you at Restaurant Wars! What an experience.

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Last Time Hollywood Writers Went on Strike, Landry Killed a Guy on ‘Friday Night Lights’ https://t.co/S8xxzWTkmF

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Fun read. Doesn't sound like a fun ride. But definitely a fun read.

I Biked the I-35 “Hell Route” From Austin to San Antonio So You Don’t Have To https://t.co/JwDtTKUIFI