Jaime Says - Purposefully Quiet Travel

Have you ever heard of the Spanish region called Cantabria ? This ancient Castilian region of Spain is a rugged paradise, light on tourists and heavy on sights. You must visit Cantabria!

Destinations, Europe, Quiet Travel, Spain

15 April 2019

15 Reasons to Visit Cantabria

When one of my childhood friends invited me to his wedding in Santander, Spain, I was surprised that it was a destination I didn't recognize. With something like a travel blog, I tend to know what the overly popular and up-and-coming destinations are. And then I avoid them because I like a hidden ...

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Northern Michigan is home to an American Viticultural Area known as the Tip of the Mitt. This AVA is home to just shy of 5,000 square acres of vineyards, with many hardy, cold weather grapes. Check out the #wines and #grapes of the #PetoskeyWineRegion #Petoskey

Michigan, North America, Quiet Travel, Wine

3 April 2019

Grapes and Wines of the Petoskey Wine Region

When you live in Chicago, you learn about Southwest Michigan wine trails very quickly. At just a quick trip around the lake, it's a popular weekend day trip. But it's certainly not the only wine region in the state. In fact, at the northernmost tip of the state, there is a nationally recognized ...

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DuPage County, Food, Illinois

22 March 2019

Lunch Near Me Under $10: Downers Grove Edition

I have such lunch envy for my friends that live in Chicago. Even though I live in Chicago, I've spent twelve years with the dreaded reverse commute. Sometimes, I have enough time to make lunch at home beforehand, but it gets tough with two businesses and household chores. When I look for lunch ...

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An affordable automatic watch by JORD allows the flexibility of an automatic watch without the four or five digit price tag. You'll never have to change another watch battery!

Giveaways, Style, Tips and Tricks

11 March 2019

Jord Watches: An Affordable Automatic Watch

I don't like to check the time on my phone. Not only does it drain the battery, it's also overtly obvious when sometimes, you want to be a little discreet.I got my first somewhat stylish, certainly on trend watch in 2013. It was a birthday gift and more expensive than what I was willing to pay ...

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Chicago, Illinois

6 March 2019

Fun Things to do in Chicago This March

Finally March! The days are getting longer and my mood has been much better as a result. I think I've been in hibernation mode, trying to preserve my energy and my money for more worthwhile jaunts. Now that it's March, however, I am back in action. There are so many things to do in ...

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Style

4 March 2019

March Looks

March is one of my favorite months, not just because it's when I got married, but it's also because the days are getting longer! Daylight saving time has kicked in, and we can finally shed the many, many layers of winter. I have to admit, I have to kick up the workouts and cut back the cheesy ...

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