What its Like to Travel With Me (as …
Since starting this blog, I have tried to be as transparent as possible. You all know I love to plan travel and see everything there is to see in a new city. I thought it…
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A Weekend in the Twin Cities
I’ve lived in Chicago my entire life, but surprisingly I haven’t had much opportunity to explore the Midwest. Last May, I decided to book a last minute, three-day trip up to the Twin Cities and…
View PostAu Cheval – Is it really the Best Burger …
Au Cheval is on almost every Chicagoan’s bucket list of must-try restaurants. In France, Au Cheval is a dining term that refers to food with a fried egg on top. This seems to be the…
View PostChicago Food Guide through the Instagrammers Eye
Known as a major foodie hub in the USA, Chicago is home to some delicious, unique treats. Numerous instagrammers/bloggers have dedicated their lives to trying the yummiest options Chicago has to offer and have been chronicling it…
View PostThe Perfect California Roadtrip
Driving along the Pacific Coast Highway is an experience that should be on every traveller’s bucket list. Whether it be for an hour or two in each direction, or making your way through California, the PCH is…
View PostHotel Review: Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos
Last May, I was granted the opportunity to visit Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos for a short, 3-night stay. While originally I kept comparing this resort to its sister property in Cancun, I quickly realized the…
View Post2017 Year in Review
Wow, its still crazy to me that 2017 is over. I know we all say it every year, but this one really flew by. Maybe it was all the travel, maybe it was all the…
View PostHotel Review: Grand Velas Riviera Maya
In the middle of a cold Chicago winter, my mom and I were lucky enough to escape Chiberia for the sunny beaches of Riviera Maya. A three night stay at the Grand Velas Riviera Maya…
View PostHow You Can Easily Afford to Travel on …
Recently, with all the travel I have been doing, every time I chat with someone they ask me the same thing, “I saw you are traveling so much. How can you do it? When do…
View PostMy 2017 Bucket List
With 2017 making its arrival, I think it is extremely important to set goals for yourself. And I don’t mean New Year’s Resolutions- those fall through by mid-January. I am thinking more along the lines of a bucket…
View PostMy First Paint and Sip Experience
Paint and Sip is an art craze that I had been dying to try… Wth a studio open just 5 minutes from my house, you’d expect me to be one of the first to try it! Unfortunately life…
View PostPacking the Perfect Personal Carry On
Packing the perfect carry-on is an art that took me nearly 23 years to perfect. I remember being a little girl and feeling stressed packing my carry on. I never had to worry about packing…
View PostRiver Cruising is NOT Just for Senior Citizens
Going into my first river cruising experience, I was warned, “It’s a nursing home on water…” Anyone I mentioned my plans to told me, “You’ll be the youngest one on the boat! You’ll have nothing to…
View Post8 Things You Absolutely Must Do in Prague
Located on the Vltava River, is a beautiful city, full of history: Prague. With millions of tourists flocking to Prague each year, it is likely to be on your travel bucket list. Prague composted of three…
View PostMy Day Trip to Nicaragua (from Costa Rica)
Nicaragua Lakes, Volcanoes, and Colonial Cities Excursion Regardless of where I am traveling I always try to learn as much as possible about my destination. I believe that immersing myself in an unfamiliar culture is extremely…
View PostMy Experience Kayaking the Chicago River
Kayak the Chicago River- the best way to see the city of Chicago Last summer, during my visit to Door County, I had the opportunity to try kayaking for the first time in years. Since I…
View PostThe Girl’s Guide to Amsterdam’s Red …
Amsterdam’s Red Light District is one of the city’s most popular and well-known destinations. The RDL is famous for its prostitutes, sex shops, and other naughty bits. The District is also undoubtedly one of the…
View Post24 Hours in Brussels: Food and a Free Walking …
Every time I mentioned to someone that I would be visiting Brussels on my Eurotrip, they warned me not to spend too much time there. “There’s nothing to see,” they would tell me. “Don’t worry”…
View PostHow to Survive 48 Hours in London
London, with its unpredictable weather and historic landmarks, is the perfect addition to any Eurotrip. Its location makes it the easiest (and one of the cheapest!) hubs in Europe to fly into, and with many low…
View PostAn Open Letter to My Mom
Dear Mom, First off, Happy Mother’s Day. One day is not enough to celebrate you and everything you do for me (and everyone around you!) You and dad took me on my first trip, outside of…
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