Chicago Trip Itinerary

22/03/2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Coming to Chicago for the first time was quite overwhelming at first because it’s a city and it has a lot to see. However, until I researched a few days before my trip and received several suggestions from friends who’ve lived there, I felt I had a grip on things I wanted to see and […]

Visiting the Art Institute of Chicago.

22/03/2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

On my last day in Chicago I spent all morning at the Art Institute of Chicago, the oldest and largest art museums in the United States. Several people have told me it is a must see when you come to Chicago and they were right. The museum has over 300,000 permanent collections of art works […]

Your One Stop COVID19 Resources

19/03/2020.Reading time 1 minute.

If you’re bored and in need of things to read amid quarantine. Here are a few articles or blogs to hopefully keep you occupied. Health Opening Up America Travel Recommendations Staycation Ideas Managing Stress Keeping Calm Social Distancing Covid-19 Hospitals Touchscreen Clean Quarantine. The Differences in Self-Isolation, Lockdown or Shelter In Place. Advice on Working […]

What I learned after visiting Chicago, Illinois.

17/03/2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

1. Friendly locals: One of the first things that stood out to me when I visited Chicago was how friendly and helpful the locals were. They were more than willing to help out lost souls (like me) while wandering around their city. 2. Food Halls: I’ve never seen so many access to food halls as […]

Insights to Chicago's Largest Rooftop Bar & its Zoo Attraction. (Video)

15/03/2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Another sunny day in Chicago started making me feel spoiled. The weather during my trip regarding the brutal cold weather has proven it to be quite the opposite. I already started my day with a delicious breakfast at the well known Wildberry Cafe. Set in the heart of the Millennium Park, I met a few […]

Visiting Chicago’s Tourist Sites. (Video)

09/03/2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Saturday’s schedule was jam packed with outdoor activities that I wanted to see or do. I originally intended to spread out the activities in a span of 4 days while I was in Chicago but, since the weather was fantastic, I decided to see as much of outdoor related activities as possible. Most of them, […]

First night in the windy city: Chicago, Illinois.

09/03/2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Chicago was definitely a city that’s been on my list of places to see. However, due to their harsh cold weather (by California standards anything under 75 degrees F is cold), it was a major factor in influencing my decision of not coming to visit sooner. With decent flight winter deals, I could not turn […]

A Stint Abroad

Category: Chicago