The view of Madison from Lake Monona
Home to the University of Wisconsin and more restaurants per capita than anywhere in the U.S., Wisconsin’s engaging capital boasts an educated, eclectic population and a stunning natural landscape. Nicknamed the “City of Lakes,” Madison is surrounded by five glacial lakes and situated between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, one of only two cities in North America located on an isthmus (the other is Seattle). This Midwest melting pot is more than just a college town; more than 150 parks serve a young, fit population and a lively nightlife scene offers plenty to do for both the young and the young at heart.
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I'm Jenny McIver, career girl, globetrotter. On New Year's Day, 2005, a newspaper article about a man who took a trip around the world sparked a wanderlust in me that has yet to abate. I spent the following year planning my own trip-of-a-lifetime and have since made it into an annual, month-long adventure visiting and writing about more than 130 countries on all 7 continents along the way - all while maintaining a full-time career. Today, my goal is to be that spark of inspiration for others by proving that you can fulfill your wildest travel dreams without quitting your day job.