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The Best Bars in Chicago No Matter What Your Going Out Style Is

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When the drinks flow faster than the river running through the city, I know I’m in my kind of place. Chicago is filled with great food and endless cool things to do. But as a bartender, I always appreciate a great place to have a drink. Having a guide to the best bars in Chicago is a must for your visit. I'm not very picky when it comes to bars, as long as it’s approachable....more
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Wondering Where to Eat in Chicago on Your First Visit? Here’s A List of the Best Restaurants

Posted on by Krystal
Eating is what I do best. I go everywhere armed with a list of places for the best food and drinks a city can offer. Usually a list too long to get through. When I first started planning my trip, I had a list a mile long of where to eat in Chicago. I love cute cafes, I can consume more meals a day than I’d like to admit, and I’m a sucker for a...more

How To Spend the Perfect 3 Days In Chicago If You’re Visiting For the First Time

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I got off the flight in Chicago like I already knew the place. Have you ever been somewhere brand new and have it feel as familiar to you as a second home? Like the way you know your way around your best friends parents house? That's how my 3 days in Chicago began. I walked in, opened the fridge, grabbed a drink and sunk myself comfortably into its worn in sofa. I only had a...more
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Where To Stay in Sintra and Why it’s More Than Just A Day Trip

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Sintra is one of the most magical places I have ever visited. Back in 2012 I spent just a few hours there for the first time and fell in love with it. Since it’s conveniently placed just an hour train ride from Lisbon, it is the easiest and most popular day trip from the city center. However, I recently went back to explore this medieval wonderland again and decided to spend a few nights at the...more

Why I Am Never Moving Back To Southern California

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You can’t go home again, or so they say. I never really understood what that meant until I finally left mine, and I want to tell you why I'm never moving back. But before I begin, I need to clarify that this is in no way a hate letter to California. On the contrary, California has a huge place in my heart and always will. But for the sake of writing this, California could easily...more

Everything You Must Do When You’re Visiting New York For The First Time If You Only Have the Weekend

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New York City with its ever growing neighborhoods, impressive museums, historical sites and limitless restaurants, can never really be seen in one trip. When you've visiting New York for the first time, planning your trip may seem overwhelming. Especially if you just have a few days to see the city. It's amazing though, how much you can actually squeeze in to one weekend in New York if you're willing to not waste any time and...more

What Are The Best Things To Eat in Paris? Try These 3 Life Changing Restaurants.

Posted on by Krystal
If you're looking for the best things to eat in Paris, the list is probably never ending. The French are however known for some truly jaw dropping dishes. They also set the standard for most high end cuisine. I've never considered myself a picky eater, but I have never been that adventurous either. When I first started traveling, I was committed to branching out of my comfort zone and trying some exotic dishes. That wasn't...more

You May Never Want to Leave Portugal After You Have These Perfect 3 Days In Porto

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If you're planning a trip to Portugal, you absolutely cannot miss visiting Porto. I can't say enough good things about this place. It was easily my favorite city in Portugal the first time I visited, and even after a second trip, this incredible city remains at the top of the list of my all time favorite places. You really only need 3 days in Porto to see all the major highlights. A bit of a...more

If You’re Wondering Where To Eat in Porto, Try These Four Restaurants

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Most travelers have a hard time picking their favorite city. At least I know I do. But if you backed me into a corner and made me choose I would probably pick Porto. I was the kickstarting city to a pretty big adventure so it holds real emotional value for me. But it's also home to some of my favorite European foods, which is why I came up with a list of where to eat...more

The Palacio das Cardosas Hotel is Where You Should Stay in Porto and Here’s Why

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If you're looking for the perfect place to stay while you're visiting Porto, you won't find any better hotel than the Palacio das Cardosas Hotel. It is centrally located right in Liberdade Square and makes for a great starting point for whatever you want to do. It's also steps away from the São Bento train station for where ever your next adventure takes you. Even though the rooms aren't cheap, I worked around that to...more