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Chicago, Travel, United States

Top 10 Things to See at the Art Institute of Chicago

November 10, 2021 No Comments
Photo of the Arts of Africa gallery at the Art Institute of Chicago. Frolicandcourage.com

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the most respected art museums in the world and 2nd largest in the US., which is why my Hun and I went to visit the museum during our trip to Chicago! In this blog, I’ll share my top 10 things to see at the Art Institute of […]

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How to Get Around Chicago Without a Car

November 1, 2021 No Comments
Photo of a woman holding a Ventra card. How to get around Chicago without a car blog by Frolic & Courage.

How do you get around Chicago without a car and on a budget? In this blog, I share how to use public transportation in Chicago, Illinois and how to get around Chicago without a car based on my recent trip to the Windy City. Quick Overview of the System Layout So, where is Chicago, exactly? […]

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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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ABOUT ME

Me pointing to the Canal St. Metro Sign in NYC

I love art & design, good food, adventure, learning about different cultures, 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 little practical planning, a dose of courage, and an openness to new experiences I believe you can do the same!

Live to the fullest, Signature of Antoinette.

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Have y'all seen the news lately?! #travel is a bit Have y'all seen the news lately?! #travel is a bit insane this summer and #travelplanning is a MUST. Here's why you should start #planningyourtrip in advance. 
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Missing Rome, Italy but off to another destination Missing Rome, Italy but off to another destination soon! In the meantime, enjoy this #iconiclandmark of the #eternalcity - the Colosseum. 
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Sometimes the BEST meal you can have on a trip is Sometimes the BEST meal you can have on a trip is the meal you make for yourself…under the supervision of a trained, licensed, professional Italian chef from @fabiolouscookingday of course! 👩🏽‍🍳

👉🏽Swipe to see the before and after of our hand-made pasta dishes!
🍴 Fetuccini Pesto Genovese topped w/ pesto, roasted pine nuts, and parmesan & pecorino cheese
🍴🍴 Ravioli stuffed with zucchini, ricotta cheese, and fresh sage.

After years of purchasing store bought pasta, throwing it in boiling water, and calling it a day, this was my first time making pasta by hand and words can’t properly describe how gooooood this meal was! 

🍝 Have you tried making pasta from scratch? How did it turn out? Would you ever try? Let me know in the comment below 👇🏽 
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“The Duomo, the Duomo! If nothing else, I want t “The Duomo, the Duomo! If nothing else, I want to see the Duomo in Florence!!” - Me

I couldn’t wait to see the Duomo in #florenceitaly after reading about it in an art history book 📖 The dome, the colors, the angles, the detail…wow 😍 Here are just a few fun facts  that make this site a must see for me:

⛪️ “Duomo” is not Italian for “dome” as some people may believe; it actually translates to “Cathedral”. 

👷🏾The Florence Cathedral, or Duomo di Firenze (Cattedrale Santa Maria del Fiore), designed by Arnolfo di Cambio and built by architect Filippo Brunelleschi, is the third largest church in the world (after St. Peter's in Rome and St. Paul's in London) and was the largest church in Europe when it was completed in the 15th century.

🏗 Brunelleschi had to build a dome that was so large, the builders didn’t know how to structurally support it. The solution? He invented new techniques and even new tools ⚒️ to get the job done. It is now the largest masonry dome in the world!

🏆 The Duomo is considered one of the most significant architectural achievements of the Renaissance and is open to visitors. 

So…who wants to go see the Duomo?! 🙋🏽‍♀️
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How beautiful is Positano? 🍋 Let’s just say How beautiful is Positano? 

🍋 Let’s just say this stunning image I took of the coastline has been my laptop background as soon as I could transfer the file…and I haven’t changed it since!! 

☀️ If you are debating “is Positano worth visiting?” consider this photo as your official notice to pack your bags and go visit this colorful town along the Amalfi Coast ASAP 💨
I took a day trip to #pienzaitaly and I can’t ge I took a day trip to #pienzaitaly and I can’t get over how beautiful this small town is! The people are friendly, the food is delicious, and the scenery…OMG. It’s like all those idyllic Italian countryside paintings 🖼 I’ve seen in home décore stores are REAL and guess what? You can visit, too 😎 

🎥 Joim me to see what it’s like to walk the streets of this beautiful Tuscan town - link in bio.
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It’s THE BEAN!! (aka: #cloudgate)  A trip to # It’s THE BEAN!! (aka: #cloudgate) 

A trip to #chicago wouldn’t be complete without a visit to British artist Anish Kapoor's first public outdoor work.

🛠So how does one actually craft a giant bean?? This 110-ton elliptical sculpture was “forged of a seamless series of highly polished stainless steel plates, which reflect Chicago’s famous skyline and the clouds above.”

It’s more than a bean - it’s Chicago in the clouds ☁️
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travel. food. life.