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8 Things You NEED to Know Before Visiting Chicago

September 5, 2021 No Comments
Photo of a woman looking at the Big Bean from on top of a balcony at Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois.

Don’t get caught off guard! In this blog, I share eight things you NEED to know before visiting Chicago, Illinois. I also throw in a few tidbits to help you prepare for your next trip based on my Hun and I’s recent 3-day weekend trip to Chicago, Illinois. 1. The Wind is Serious Business First […]

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This is Why Everyone is Going to Chicago

August 21, 2021 No Comments
Photo of tall buildings on the Chicago river.

I couldn’t help but wonder why everyone is going to Chicago? It seemed like so many people in my sphere either had been, or are thinking about, going to Chicago…but why? After a few minutes of research, I quickly learned Chicago is the 3rd largest city in the US, in the Top 5 of “America’s […]

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I love art & design, good food, adventure, affordable yet stylish travel, and exploring the many different sights and sounds of the world...all while holding down a full-time job (read more). With a playful spirit and the courage to take action, I believe you can do the same.

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  • September 5, 2021
    Photo of a woman looking at the Big Bean from on top of a balcony at Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois.

    8 Things You NEED to Know Before Visiting Chicago

  • August 21, 2021
    Photo of tall buildings on the Chicago river.

    This is Why Everyone is Going to Chicago

  • February 1, 2021
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This has been an emotionally draining week. After This has been an emotionally draining week. After hearing the news of ANOTHER life lost I just shut down. No, I don’t want to see the video. No, I don’t want to see pictures of the incident and yet I keep seeing, reading, and hearing over and over again. And again. And again. It is NOT ok. I do NOT accept this as “the norm”. I find myself hovering between trying to temper rage and trying to avoid the pit of depression. I’m exhausted. . 👉🏽Today is Saturday. I’ve felt every emotion and grieved another loss, but what now? What do we do now? . . After much though I’ve come to this conclusion: We all have been given gifts to help advance ourselves and the world around us, so use them to bring positive change. I’ve seen many people over the last week asking, “how can I be involved? What can I do to support?” This is a multi-faceted issue that requires multiple levels of support and so I say: do whatever you can with whatever gifts you’ve been given. . If you’re a debater, advocate for the underprivileged in court. If you can organize, organize a peaceful protest. Not great with people? Organize water, masks, medical, and supply tables. Work a 9-5? Support by challenging negative stereotypes in your own environment...especially if you are privileged. If you’re a teacher, educate your students and coworkers. Work in retail? Show kindness and respect to ALL people, not just those who look like you and also challenge destructive generalizations tied to certain ethnicities. Corporate job? If you’re a POC climb the ladder and gain influence. Already in a seat of power? Lift the underprivileged up. Great with words? Write letters to your officials and every company demanding change. Better at speaking? Set up appointments to speak to your officials face to face. Wealthy? Donate money to advocacy groups. A designer? Create signs, websites, posters, shirts, and shareable content to advance the cause. Have shoes? March in protest. Scrolling on social media? You have a role to play too. Start fact checking and help spread the message of unity and zero tolerance for racism. . . We all have a role to play. Now is the time to play it. #blacklivesmatter #nojusticenopeace✊🏾
Welcome to Little Havana in Miami, Florida! I can Welcome to Little Havana in Miami, Florida! I can say so many positive things about this awesome place but what I most remember is the vibe. Low key, abounding with culture, filled with heritage, colorful, vibrant, passionate, and blooming with artistic expression...and this is just the beginning! . I had the opportunity to learn more about Cuban culture, the people, events, and food through @viatortravel and Miami Culinary Tours, specifically their Little Havana Food & Cultural Walking Tour and it was money well spent! Shout out to our guide, Ashley of @miami_culinary_tours for bringing her A+ game on the tour. Her knowledge, energy, and passion for the food and culture is amazing! Don’t believe me? See for yourself- . 👩🏾‍💻 In Pictures: http://www.frolicandcourage.com/little-havana-walking-food-tour-in-pictures/ 🎥 Our full tour: https://youtu.be/90pCQo39_78 . . Have you experienced Little Havana? . . . . . #littlehavanamiami #wheninmiami #foodandtravel #itravelforfood #itravelforculture #miamiculinarytours #foodtour #ilearnedsomuch #littlehavana #littlehavanatours
Sometimes you stay at a place where the décor is Sometimes you stay at a place where the décor is considered “good design”...but then you might have the opportunity to stay at a hotel that showcases GREAT design. Thank you @hotel_victor for the latter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ . . Full Room Tour 🎥👉🏽 https://youtu.be/LyyGQALCCQI . . . . . #hotellobby #hotellobbydesign #justlikehome #hotelvictor #hotelvictormiami #greatdesign #hoteldesign #southbeachmiami #besthotelinsouthbeach #besthotelinteriordesign
Hello Beautiful People! I hope you’re having an Hello Beautiful People! I hope you’re having an amazing day wherever you are 🥳 . . For a brief moment, the sun came out ☀️ and I’m reminded of the beautiful sun in Miami. Oh how I love baking in the sun and feeling the warm weather on my skin. It gives me such a positive vibe and high energy! So it’s only fitting that today I’ll share an entire list of things you can do in Miami in three days, from hanging out at the beach to going an Everglades swamp tour 😂 . 👩🏾‍💻: http://www.frolicandcourage.com/what-to-do-in-miami-in-three-days/ 🎥 : https://youtu.be/oqbQGTENgJc . . In honor of this glorious day, what are your favorite things to do the sun?? . . . . . #sunbaby #thesungivesmelife #miamisun #shinebright #hellobeautiful #positivevibes #positivenergy #feelingblessed😇 #feelinghappy #feelinghappyandblessed
It’s the night before the night before the weeke It’s the night before the night before the weekend and I’m already tired, lol 😂 I’m looking forward to curling up in my bedsheets like a burrito while dreaming of places I’ve never been... or right before I drift off I can reminisce about places I’ve already seen. #tbthursday to our @royalcaribbean cruise to the Bahamas. It was like a sweet dream turned into reality ☁️😊 . . 👉🏽 my cruise dreams in reality: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl0Gx5WgtQ144i1OLIyfXmXxPcO29xaZp . . Before you drift off, what are you dreaming about? 😴☁️ . . . . . #dreamcruise #dontwakemeup #thursdaynightdream #tbthursday #dreamsinreality #bouttogotobed #royalcaribbeancruise #cruisetravel #enchantmentoftheseas #cococay
I’m baaaack! I know it’s been a while since I’ve been on IG, but I’m so happy to be here. Let’s just say the past few months have been CRAY. It’s like there are so many new things flying by my head that I feel like I’m drowning. Home obligations, a new job, family, friends, travel, YouTube, blogging, marriage, personal goal setting...GEEZE I NEED A BREAK! But it’s moments like this - where this little introvert can sit in silence, reflect, and process all that’s going on where I can see most clearly. When I have a moment to just sit and breathe and look out to the big blue sea and know that it’s going to be ok. It’s going to be alright. God has it all under control. Just breath and move forward. . . . . . #pullingittogether #introvert #justgivemeaminute #introvertreflections #sitdownandrelax #reflection #restandrelaxation #justbreathe #enchantmentoftheseas #cruiselife🚢 #godsgotthis #royalcaribbeancruise #royalcaribbeanenchantmentoftheseas
I will never grow tired of this beautiful piece of I will never grow tired of this beautiful piece of @britishmuseum architecture - it’s clean, sharp, and incredibly stylish, even on the weekends 😎 . . . . . #britishmuseum #london #londonist #britishmuseum🇬🇧 #GreatCourt #londonmuseums #visitlondon #londonarchitecture #lovelondon #travelerinlondon #travellondon
When in London, one must partake in a proper Sunda When in London, one must partake in a proper Sunday Roast 🍽 . . . . . #sundayroast #londonfood #whatweekendsaremadeof #ilovegravy #bumpkinlondon #bumpkinsouthkensington #southkensingtonlondon #yumyumyum #countryfood #london #visitlondon #goodeats #sundayabroad #foodvacation #roast #roastdinner #eatfresh #wheretoeatinlondon #sunday #sundaydinner #travelfoodie #travelforfood #thisislondon
Everyone, welcome to Bath! 🛁 It was the central Everyone, welcome to Bath! 🛁 It was the central location for all classes of people in ancient Roman times to heal, rest, relax, work, and handle political & commercial business. 😎 The water is fed in from a natural hot spring and is said to have healing powers...but I wasn’t bold enough to run my fingers through the smoke-filled water, who knows what could’ve happened 🤔 😂 🤷🏽‍♀️ . . . . . #romanbaths #takeabathjustrelax #cityofbathuk #cityofbath #ancientarchitecture #visitbath #lovebath #loveuk #myukadventure #igersbath #thingstodoinbath #visituk🇬🇧 #passionpassport #wanderlust #traveling #travelbug #dametraveler #unitedkingdom #tlpicks #travelphotograph #travellog
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