We all know the Windy City is known for its freezing winters and lots of snow, but if you are willing to embrace the cold and leave your home, below are some exciting winter activities to explore. The city has so much to offer even during those seemingly never-ending winter Read more…
Raise your hand if you think airlines charge a ridiculous amount for checked luggage. I’m assuming that’s everyone. Now in order to do this, you have to change the mindset that you need to bring every little thing with you. You don’t. And in all honesty, it is way less Read more…
I would have to say that Georgia is the perfect place for a long weekend trip. It is a short plane ride from Chicago and you can’t beat the warm weather, great food, and even better friends. One of my amazing college friends (hey Rachel!) moved to Georgia after becoming Read more…
Pura Vida: meaning “pure life” in Spanish. After spending a week in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, I learned that “pura vida” isn’t just a saying, but a way of life. Costa Ricans don’t stress about little things and have a simple way of looking at life. They are grateful for what they Read more…
I always fall in love with the places I travel to, which is why I have yet to move out of Chicago because I can’t decide where I would go. Novia Scotia is one of those places that I would definitely consider moving to, and it’s not because I have Read more…
One of my all time favorite places I have traveled to in the US has to be the Pacific Northwest. I was able to experience city life, the ocean, and the mountains all in one long weekend. Being a nature freak that lives in a big city, this was love at Read more…
From seeing how many coffees can be consumed, to sleeping at rest stops, to eating gas station snacks, to seeing how long you can drive before having to find a gas station, to seeing who can last the longest before needing a restroom. These are all things that make a Read more…
I have lived in/near Chicago my entire life and I still feel like a tourist in my own city since there is so much to do and see. One of my favorite pastimes is to explore the city for great skyline views because 1. it’s free and 2. the skyline never ceases Read more…
If you are an outdoorsy, adventurous, nature loving person like myself, then New Zealand is the place to go! This past November I travelled to New Zealand with five of my close friends for a trip of a lifetime. There is so much to do and see there that our Read more…