There are times when it’s totally called for to pull out all the stops and sign yourself up for something amazing and worth celebrating. I have had quite a lackluster history when it comes to celebrating New Year’s Eve in Chicago. Too many times I’ve been frustrated with overpriced bar packages… Continue Reading
My first day of solo travel in Dublin, Ireland in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. In September, while watching the Tudors on Netflix as background noise for another day of work at home, the feelings finally boiled over. I couldn’t figure out why I needed to go, I just needed… Continue Reading
A friend of mine was getting married in northern California and I decided it was an excellent opportunity to skip winter for a few extra days and explore areas of my home state that I hadn’t seen- namely, Big Sur, Monterey and Carmel by the Sea. I looked a variety… Continue Reading
Visiting Chicago in winter can be totally fun with the right planning, even if you hate the cold! Winter can be especially tough for locals and visitors alike in Chicago. For some unknown reason, I’ve had a variety of people come to visit me in Chicago, in WINTER and for… Continue Reading
So, you know how I was so excited that my trip to Puerto Vallarta would cost me around $400 when all was said and done. Factor in some bad math (from pesos to dollars) and an actual hurricane and my actual cost for a week long trip, airfare and meals… Continue Reading