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Chicago Travel Guide: Top Attractions, Neighborhoods, and Tips

  |Updated on December 26, 2025|   If you’ve never had the chance to visit Chicago, you’re in the right place. Chicago Travel Guide: Top Attractions, Neighborhoods, and Tips has everything you need to plan your trip!   Chicago is…

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  • Lena El
  • April 20, 2025
  • 1 Comment
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  • North America, United States

5 Best Chicago Boat Tours

  |Updated on March 5, 2026|   Planning a trip to Chicago? Awesome choice! The city is great any time of year, but summer is when it comes alive, with boat tours, festivals, and rooftop vibes! In this post, I’m…

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  • Lena El
  • March 23, 2025
weekend getaways ideas near Chicago
  • North America, United States

20 Cheap Weekend Getaways From Chicago (Under 8 Hours)

  |Updated on July 30, 2026|   Chicago is an incredible city – world-class food, stunning architecture, an incredible lakefront, and enough to keep you busy for years. But sometimes you just want to explore somewhere new, and the good…

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  • Lena El
  • February 16, 2025
  • 3 Comments
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  • North America, Travel tips

Ultimate Amtrak Guide 2026: Routes, Prices & Tips

  |Updated on July 30, 2026| Amtrak is the most underrated way to see America. Scenic views, no airport stress, and prices starting under $100. Here’s everything you need to plan your perfect train trip.   Amtrak operates in more…

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  • Lena El
  • November 24, 2024
  • 2 Comments
Ultimate 48 Hours Guide in Washington DC
  • North America, United States

Ultimate 48 Hours Guide in Washington, D.C.

  |Updated on December 12, 2025|   Think Washington, D.C. is all museums and monuments? That’s exactly what I thought—until I visited. What started as a short trip to see a friend and take care of a few personal things…

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  • Lena El
  • November 17, 2024
48 Hours in New York
  • North America, United States

How to Spend 48 Hours in New York: Complete Travel Guide

  |Updated on December 11, 2025| Ah, New York, the Big Apple! The city that never sleeps! This vibrant place has always intrigued and inspired me. Its charming streets filled with historic buildings, cozy cafes, and a variety of restaurants,…

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  • Lena El
  • October 6, 2024
san diego bucket list
  • North America, United States

Ultimate San Diego Travel Guide

  |Updated on December 11, 2025| Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a full week of exploring, this San Diego travel guide will help you map out the best things to do, where to go, and how to make…

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  • Lena El
  • September 22, 2024
best time to travel to cancun
  • Mexico, North America

Ultimate Cancun Travel Guide: Tips, Tours & Costs

  |Updated on December 10, 2025| Cancun is a year-round destination that never goes out of style, and this travel guide will help you make the most of every moment. When I visited Cancun solo for the first time, I…

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  • Lena El
  • July 7, 2024
4 Best Islands to Visit in Hawaii for First Time
  • North America, United States

4 Best Islands to Visit in Hawaii for the First Time

  |Updated on December 10, 2025| Are you planning your trip and wondering where to go to Hawaii for the first time? This guide covers the 4 best islands to consider for your first visit.   When visiting Hawaii, you’re…

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  • Lena El
  • June 30, 2024
new york trip
  • North America, United States

How to Cross-Country Solo With Your Cat (Chicago to Florida)

  |Updated on December 31, 2025|   Starting a solo road trip can feel exciting and scary at the same time, especially when you’re traveling with a pet. After years of overthinking and making excuses, I finally did it and…

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  • Lena El
  • May 7, 2024
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