Nicole Benjamin

Great Travel School

Society EN ↓ 3 episodes

Each season, we take a deep dive into the stories of art, architecture, history, and culture, one city at a time. Together, we'll uncover the people, ideas, and moments that shaped each city into the place it is today. Whether you're planning your first visit, traveling with your family, exploring from home, or simply love learning about the world, each season is designed to help you experience a city in a richer, more meaningful way.

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Nicole Benjamin

Episodes

Chicago Architecture River Tour: Seeing the City Through Time 09.07.2026 22:03

In this episode, we're exploring the history of the Chicago River itself before diving into the buildings we remembered most from the Architecture River Tour. From the birthplace of the skyscraper to icons like Marina City, Tribune Tower, Aqua, and more, you'll discover the stories that unlocked Chicago for us. Thanks for joining me on The Great Travel School. If you enjoyed today's...

Chicago's Millennium Park: The Park That Shouldn't Exist 02.07.2026 25:37

Millions of people visit Millennium Park every year to snap a photo with The Bean. But almost nobody knows the extraordinary story hiding beneath their feet. In this episode, we uncover how a stretch of railroad tracks and parking lots became one of the world's most celebrated public spaces. You'll discover why Chicago gambled on a bold vision that transformed downtown and created a park...

Chicago: The City That Engineered the Future 25.06.2026 14:25

Why Chicago? Because every city has a personality. Before we dive into Millennium Park, Wrigley Field, the Art Institute, or deep-dish pizza, I think it's worth asking a bigger question: What makes Chicago...Chicago? In this first episode of The Great Travel School , we're exploring the history, art, architecture, engineering, and people that shaped one of America's most fascinating...