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Chicago, Food & Drink, USA

The Best Bars in Chicago: Cocktail Bars, Craft Breweries & Beer Gardens

Chicago might be best known for it’s striking skyscrapers, gangster history, a giant silver bean sculpture and deep dish pizza, but you’d be missing out if you didn’t dive into some of the best bars in Chicago. The city’s dynamic and creative bar scene means that Chicago bartenders no longer flee to San Francisco and New York to make it in the hospitality world. The … Continue reading The Best Bars in Chicago: Cocktail Bars, Craft Breweries & Beer Gardens

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Chicago, USA

Chicago: First impressions of the Midwest

Steely skyscrapers. Ocean-like Lake Michigan and city beaches. Deep dish pizza. The electric blue of Chicago River. A gritty history of greedy politicians and powerful gangsters, which earned Chicago the nickname “The Windy City”, in reference to the “windbag” city leaders. The USA’s third-largest city has captured my imagination for a long time, so I was very excited to visit for a few days in … Continue reading Chicago: First impressions of the Midwest

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Architecture & Design, Chicago

The Chicago Riverwalk

I recently visited Chicago for the first time, a city that has been on my wish list for years, and mostly due to it’s renowned architecture. The Riverwalk is a 1.25 mile path along the beautiful Chicago River, where it is flanked by some of the city’s most striking architectural treasures. I started opposite The Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower and peeled off when I was just about … Continue reading The Chicago Riverwalk

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Charleston, Chicago, Destination Guides, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, San Francisco, USA

8 Of The Best Places in the USA to Visit

Happy 4th of July! In celebration of America’s Independence Day today I thought I’d share my favourite travel destinations in the USA. One of the things I love about travelling in the USA is the regional cultural and geographical diversity. America is a great place for experiencing regional food, music and culture as it’s so strongly influenced by generations of immigrants from all over the … Continue reading 8 Of The Best Places in the USA to Visit

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