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If you make a purchase through these links, I may get a small commission at no additional cost to you. A Chicago January without snow is no January at all! I know many people dislike snow for the travel delays and the messiness of it, but I adore winter - [9 Best and Unique Things to do in Leelanau County Michigan](https://www.jaimesays.com/best-things-to-do-in-leelanau-county-michigan/) - If you visiting the Traverse City area of Michigan, don't forget to go exploring in Leelanau County. Known as the fruit belt of America, this is where Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Cherry Republic, and the most award winning Michigan wineries are located. - [A Christmas Market Tour of Three Countries in One Day](https://www.jaimesays.com/three-country-christmas-market-tour/) - Ever looked into exploring Europe for the Christmas Markets? 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We also have found some time to - [Charlevoix Restaurants: Where to Eat in Northern Michigan](https://www.jaimesays.com/charlevoix-restaurants-where-to-eat-in-northern-michigan/) - Heading to Charlevoix. Michigan? Check out these top ten places to eat in Charlevoix, and some bonus info on Charlevoix restaurants. - [See it Before It's Gone: Abandoned Places Near Me and Beyond to Explore](https://www.jaimesays.com/abandoned-places-near-me/) - Have an interest in exploring abandoned places? 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While there are certainly plenty of options, taking the 90 minute ride to Kenosha hits the mark. - [8 Can't Miss Things to do in Ludington Michigan](https://www.jaimesays.com/8-things-to-do-in-ludington-mi/) - Looking for things to do in Ludington, MI? There are at minimum 8 different options that I loved on my visit to Ludington coming from Chicago. - [A Hidden Architecture Gem: The Mushroom Houses of Charlevoix](https://www.jaimesays.com/the-mushroom-houses-of-charlevoix-michigan/) - Looking for interesting things to do in Charlevoix Michigan? Check out the architectural wonder Mushroom Houses of Charlevoix Michigan on a great tour. - [16 Things to do in Sandpoint Idaho this Summer](https://www.jaimesays.com/things-to-do-in-sandpoint-idaho-this-summer/) - Are you visiting Northern Idaho? 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Here are some places that are excellent for solo dining in Amsterdam, no self consciousness needed! - [Are the Azores Safe to Visit? 9 Reasons Why You Should Visit the Azores](https://www.jaimesays.com/the-azores-are-a-safe-place-to-visit-in-europe/) - You've just discovered the magical group of islands known as the Azores, and now you are wondering if the Azores are safe to visit. Here are 9 reasons why you should visit the Azores. - [Whitefish Montana Restaurants: Where to Eat in Whitefish Montana](https://www.jaimesays.com/whitefish-montana-restaurants-where-to-eat-in-whitefish/) - Heading to Whitefish Montana or Glacier National Park? Check out where to eat in Whitefish Montana and Whitefish Montana Restaurants. - [Can't Miss Gardens of the Chicago Western Suburbs](https://www.jaimesays.com/cant-miss-gardens-of-the-chicago-western-suburbs/) - These are the gardens of DuPage County (and beyond) that I love to visit in the blooming seasons. - [How to Spend a Weekend in Northern Michigan](https://www.jaimesays.com/how-to-spend-a-weekend-in-northern-michigan/) - Many Thanks to Western Michigan Tourism Association, Visit Charlevoix, and the Petoskey Area CVB for hosting me. This site contains affiliate links. Flying is expensive these days. Accessible, driveable trips are booming. Chicagoans and suburbanites are heading to every state in the Midwest, exploring more local destinations instead of those far-off. 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From gadgets for photo taking to making sure to have the it accessories, these are all the tools the bossbabe in your life needs. Gimbal for phone video stabilization | Joby gorilla phone stand to - [What to Wear for Holiday Parties : Tights](https://www.jaimesays.com/tights-to-wear-for-holiday-parties/) - 'Tis the season! I have more and more dinners and get togethers as the day pass. One of my favorite parts of the holidays is having an excuse to dress up. Winter dryness always gives me a birds nest of hair on my neck, so I usually put my hair up or braid it to - [U.S. Soccer Federation Chicago Headquarters](https://www.jaimesays.com/single-post20160628the-mansions-of-the-us-soccer-federation/) - Take a walk down Prairie Avenue and you will be walking down a street that once housed titans of Chicago during an era of grandeur. Marshall Field and George Pullman called Prairie Avenue home, and at one time in the late aughts, so did I! 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You'll always want to be prepared for - [Spending the Day with Austrian Wines and Perhaps the Next Austria's Best Sommelier](https://www.jaimesays.com/austrian-wines-usa-austrias-best-somm/) - Last month, I had the privilege to participate in a trade tasting hosted by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board. Held at Maple & Ash in Chicago's Gold Coast and led by Master Sommelier Jesse Becker, I don't think there is a more perfect way for an introduction to Austrian wine. I have to admit: this - [Friday Fun in Itasca at Eaglewood Resort and Spa](https://www.jaimesays.com/friday-fun-in-itasca-at-eaglewood-resort-and-spa/) - Two Fridays ago, I woke up with a crick in my neck. An "I-can't-turn-my-head" crick. I knew this would be bad news for the golf date my husband and I had planned after work. Then it hit me: if I could get a massage while my husband kept our golf date, we'd both be happy. - [The Ever-Growing Scene of Chicago Pop-Ups](https://www.jaimesays.com/chicago-pop-ups/) - Short lived, highly popular spaces to visit are the key to successful Chicago pop-ups. Whether you are curating the perfect Instagram shot, immersing yourself in your favorite TV show, or celebrating a holiday, all have a purpose at various Chicago pop-ups. Whether they are in bars, restaurants, or one-off spaces, there are countless immersive experiential - [Chicago CityPass Part 2: Museum of Science and Industry or Skydeck Chicago?](https://www.jaimesays.com/chicago-citypass-skydeck-chicago/) - This is the second post in my series on the appropriateness of the Chicago CityPASS for quiet and adaptive travel. You can read my first post here. 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The prospect of going that far to hassle with a crowd of people trying - [The Happy Place Pop Up Chicago: Not Worth Your Time or Money](https://www.jaimesays.com/the-happy-place-pop-up-chicago/) - This week, I went to the opening of the Happy Place museum in Chicago. Billed as an instagrammers paradise, this pop up museum is a traveling roadshow of bright lights and whimsical rooms. To be honest, I had never heard of the Happy Place pop up. The premise seemed peculiar, but so many people I - [Visiting Chicago over Marathon Weekend](https://www.jaimesays.com/visiting-chicago-marathon-weekend/) - If you aren't a runner, visiting Chicago over marathon weekend may be the worst weekend of the year to visit. For a city that regularly sees sub-zero winters, this is a bold statement. May you could call this article, "What to do 45,000 Tourists are in your Way." Unfortunately, that isn't an exaggeration. 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It was supposed to be a summer getaway, and what I had an inkling would be a "let's celebrate our engagement and I'll secretly get everything - [5 Reasons to Never Plan a Shopping Trip in Chicago](https://www.jaimesays.com/5-reasons-to-never-plan-a-shopping-trip-in-chicago/) - If there is any advice I could give a traveler to my city, it would be: one should never plan a shopping trip in Chicago, my favorite city in the world. If you want to come for the architecture, that's a great idea, as long as you wear the proper footwear. Chicago has some of the - [Life and Links: March 2017](https://www.jaimesays.com/life-links-march-2017/) - It's Friday! I'm so excited for the weekend. My best friend lives just a few blocks away from me, but I haven't seen her in about two months. I'll be spending some time babysitting her daughter this weekend and that is a real highlight for me. 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I'll - [How the Home Chef Menu Made Me Love Cooking Again](https://www.jaimesays.com/home-chef-menu-made-me-love-cooking-again/) - This post is sponsored by ShopStyle and Home Chef. This post contains affiliate links; get $30 off your first Home Chef order with my discount code JAIME30. Some people find it incredibly easy to stick to a routine. For example, my husband keeps his weekly routine of making lunch the night beforehand and going to - [Jord Watches: An Affordable Automatic Watch](https://www.jaimesays.com/sustainable-affordable-automatic-watch/) - 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! - [March Looks](https://www.jaimesays.com/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! Yes, it's definitely still faux fur weather, but it's getting better. Daylight saving time has kicked in, and we can finally shed the many, many layers of winter. I have to - [Life and Links: Autumn Updates and a Giveaway!](https://www.jaimesays.com/life-links-autumn-updates-giveaway/) - Happy Friday! Man am I glad that it's the weekend. I have friends coming in town for homecoming and reunion weekend from Northwestern. and I can't wait to see them! I'm skipping out on the Northwestern football game tomorrow since I have quite a bit of work to do this week before I leave for - [A Canceled Anniversary and Christmas Trip](https://www.jaimesays.com/a-canceled-anniversary-and-christmas-trip/) - It has been a sad weekend in the Mazur house. In the larger scope of things, it's not major. We have our health, our families, and a roof over our heads. But, we also had our first anniversary and Christmas trip cancelled. If you need a refresher as to why we got married so close - [5 Tips to Make the Most of a Short Trip](https://www.jaimesays.com/single-post201606285-tips-to-make-the-most-of-a-day-in-chicago-or-anywhere/) - How Do you Make the Most of A Short Trip ? Disclaimer: reading this post may exhaust you. So many times, travel experiences are limited to weekends or 3 days to make the most out of a new city. With the limitations of travel and holding a 9-to-5 day job, here are 5 tips - [The Most Memorable Wines I've Tried this Year](https://www.jaimesays.com/most-memorable-new-wines-2018/) - Before I started going to public and industry wine tastings, my options for trying new wines were limited to by the glass wine lists, liquor store sales, and whatever my friends were drinking. I was convinced I only liked red wines except for Sauvignon Blanc, and always ordered something familiar from a wine list. Fast - [The Sunnyslope Wine Trail: Exploring Boise's Wine Country](https://www.jaimesays.com/sunnyslope-wine-trail-idaho-wine-country/) - In honor of the numerous Thanksgiving Weekend events along the Sunnyslope Wine Trail, finally a post about my favorite wine region of the United States: Idaho's Snake River Valley! When my husband and I settled on Idaho for our honeymoon, I began to research if there was an Idaho wine region that we could visit. - [Chicago CityPass Part 3: 360° Chicago vs. SkyDeck Chicago](https://www.jaimesays.com/skydeck-chicago-or-360-chicago/) - This post contains affiliate links. The Chicago CityPASS booklet comes with two options to view the city from above: the Willis Tower Skydeck Chicago or 360° Chicago at the Hancock Center. These two buildings also happen to have the two bird's eye views of the city. For visitors to Chicago on a tight timeline, it is - [The Best Wine Tour in Chicago](https://www.jaimesays.com/best-wine-tour-in-chicago/) - *I've secured a 10% discount just for my readers! Check the end of the article for the discount code.* Did you hear that Chicago was voted the restaurant city of the year for 2017? Yeah, so did everyone else. I intended to try some of the restaurants on the list, but now, I'm sure it - [Marriott Marquis Chicago: The Best Wedding Hotel Block in Hotels near McCormick Place Chicago](https://www.jaimesays.com/wedding-hotel-block-hotels-near-mccormick-place-chicago/) - People visiting Chicago for a convention will most likely choose hotels near McCormick Place Chicago. If you are attending a conference or convention, it makes the most sense to make a home base near the convention center. The two hotels near McCormick Place Chicago are the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and the Marriott Marquis Chicago. - [Winter Whites to Put on Your Radar](https://www.jaimesays.com/winter-whites-to-put-on-your-radar/) - In the winter, I can't help but to want a dry, full bodied red wine to warm me up. Something about the richness of flavors and tannins just hits the spot when it's cold outside. But, as 2019 approaches, some of my friendly wine purveyors are trying to convert me to winter whites. I'm intrigued by - [Easter and Passover Are Around the Corner: What's the Best Kosher Wine to Serve?](https://www.jaimesays.com/good-kosher-wine-to-serve/) - Do you have any idea what some of the best kosher wine is? Before I started researching it, I had no clue. I am a Christian woman, but I grew up with friends of many mixed faiths. It just so happens that some of my dearest friends are Jewish. Growing up, I had the pleasure of - [The Craftsman by Two Brothers: The Best of Downtown Naperville Restaurants](https://www.jaimesays.com/two-brothers-menu-downtown-naperville-restaurants/) - Update: The Craftsman by Two Brothers has closed. Two Brothers will be unveiling a new restaurant and bar concept in the space later in 2019. I’m a firm believer that obstacles and delays are put in our way in order to reveal what God really has planned for us. Sometimes, these are big things such - [2 Days in Singapore: How I Spent 48 Hours in Singapore](https://www.jaimesays.com/2-days-in-singapore-48-hours-in-singapore/) - What can you accomplish with only two days in Singapore? You can do a lot in only 48 hours in Singapore. - [3 South Loop Park Alternatives to Grant Park](https://www.jaimesays.com/3-south-loop-park-alternatives-grant-park/) - Grant Park, the expansive green esplanade that frames the Chicago skyline, is undeniably one of the crown jewels of the city. It is also one of the most frequented. This venerable anchor of the lakefront is often overrun with impetuous crowds, trying to get a selfie in front of the Bean. Recent additions such as a skate park and pop-up - [Braving Caving: What is Caving Like?](https://www.jaimesays.com/braving-caving/) - Recently, a few friends and I decided to head out on an adventure. Without having vacation days to take, we decided we would look for something within driving distance of Chicago. We were looking for something more exciting than a midwestern hike, but not so advanced that we would need guided instruction. We decided to - [Life and Links: What to Check Out This Week](https://www.jaimesays.com/life-and-links-what-to-check-out-this-week/) - This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may get a small commission at no additional cost to you. Oof, this first full week back after the holidays was a DOOZY. I failed at my "dry during the week" January, and mistakenly told my chiropractor, "Congratulations on your pregnancy!" - [My Favorite Winter Pullovers Under $100](https://www.jaimesays.com/my-favorite-winter-pullovers-under-100/) - I don't know when it happened, but I became a pullover fanatic. Specifically, inexpensive pullovers. Any pullovers under $100 are up my alley. A few mornings a week, I find myself running around my apartment looking for something warm to throw on before I head to yoga. For reasons unbeknownst to me, the heat in - [Ironwood and Ontonagon: Things to do in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in the Summer](https://www.jaimesays.com/ironwood-and-ontonagon-things-to-do-in-michigans-upper-peninsula/) - Last year, my husband and I were supposed to go on an epic road trip through the Upper Peninsula. We had grand plans starting in Ironwood MI, heading through Makinac Island, stopping in Traverse City and then looping back to Chicago. Unfortunately, cancer got in the way. The Upper Peninsula cabin rental where we had - [Chicago CityPass: Adler Planetarium or the Art Institute?](https://www.jaimesays.com/chicago-citypass-adler-planetarium-art-institute/) - It was a rainy, no good, very blah weekend in Chicago. Thanks to Choose Chicago, I had a Chicago CityPASS to explore the city. The ChicagoCityPASS gives you access to five different attractions in Chicago. Some of the CityPASS tickets require that you choose one of two options. Since the observation decks at Willis Tower - [5 Unexpected Things that Happened on Our Honeymoon](https://www.jaimesays.com/5-unexpected-things-that-happened-on-our-honeymoon/) - There were so many unexpected things that happed during our honeymoon. I think the thought is that your honeymoon will be an idyllic, unforgettable experience and it often can be. But it can often be a trip gone wrong. We luckily, did not have the trip go wrong, but there were some really unexpected things - [Ways to Save Money on Your Beauty Routine](https://www.jaimesays.com/how-to-save-money-on-your-beauty-routine/) - There are a certain few things on which I refuse to spend my money. Food delivery, for example, makes no sense to me as an individual with a car and a dedicated parking space. I also don't obsess over the newest trends, and work in an environment in which loud makeup is frowned upon. Maybe - [Quick and Easy Weekend Hair with Ostia Collection (Perfect for Labor Day!)](https://www.jaimesays.com/weekend-hair-with-ostia-collection/) - During the week, my hair routine is pretty boring. Down and straight, up and in a ponytail...I don't stray very far from these styles. On the weekends, however, when I have more time to jazz things up, I usually do a side braid or some kind of curly style. I had never considered both curling - [Where to Stay in Indianapolis: The Omni Severin](https://www.jaimesays.com/where-to-stay-in-indianapolis/) - Trying to figure out where to stay in Indianapolis? Staying at the Omni Severin Hotel is like stepping back into the glitz and glamour of days long ago. While modern fixtures and premium cable make up the rooms, the lobby and the building rest majestically along the street like a town elder with wisdom to - [So you Booked a Trip to Chicago during the Marathon](https://www.jaimesays.com/so-you-booked-a-trip-to-chicago-over-marathon-weekend/) - The title of this article could be "What to do 45,000 Tourists are in your way." Unfortunately, that isn't an exaggeration. A too crowded Chicago is a reality over Marathon weekend. If you are a runner, or supporting a runner, it will be a great weekend for you. If you are a traveler who just happened to have a - [10 Fun Facts About Idaho](https://www.jaimesays.com/ten-fun-facts-about-idaho/) - When my husband told me we should go to Idaho to celebrate our marriage and honeymoon, I told him I think he mispronounced Italy. Then he convinced me to look into it, and I was convinced. Here are ten fun facts about Idaho that will surprise and inspire you, just as they did me. A - [War and Wine Class in Chicago at The Chopping Block](https://www.jaimesays.com/war-and-wine-class-chicago/) - A couple of weeks ago, Eddie and I were visiting one of our favorite restaurants, Le Bouchon, when we stumbled across a prix fixe menu in honor of "A La Carte Chicago." A weeklong event celebrating French culture and French cuisine in Chicago, I was shocked that I hadn't heard more about an event that - [Summer Bubbles with Riondo Prosecco: Dry and Affordable](https://www.jaimesays.com/summer-bubbles-with-riondo-prosecco-dry-and-affordable/) - This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Riondo Prosecco. All opinions are 100% mine. Nothing is more fitting in the heat of summer than a nice sparkling wine. Dry and effervescent, sparkling wines are my go-to on a hot day when red wine doesn't fit the bill. Instead, I like to - [Life and Links Vol. 12: Honeymoon Edition](https://www.jaimesays.com/life-and-links-vol-12-honeymoon-edition/) - Hello from Idaho! Eddie and I are on our honeymoon, enjoying the fresh mountain air in Sandpoint, Idaho. We love it here so much. Locals say it is similar to Lake Tahoe about 50 years ago, before Tahoe got very expensive and very crowded. We'll be here for a bit longer, but I wanted to - [Where to Eat in Indianapolis](https://www.jaimesays.com/where-to-eat-in-indianapolis/) - Most people have a better reason to visit Indinapolis than to learn more about Kurt Vonnegut novels. When I was trying to figure out where to eat in Indianapolis, I took a chance. On a not-so-unusual 80°F October day, I find myself staring at an empty plate where a meatball sandwich used to be. I'm a - [Hotel Review: The Kinzie Hotel Chicago](https://www.jaimesays.com/hotel-review-kinzie-hotel-chicago/) - This post contains affiliate links. I've had the opportunity to stay at a few hotels in my hometown of Chicago. Some were to spend time with out of town friends and some were the best wedding hotel block of hotels near McCormick Place. Recently though, I had the privilege of staying at the Kinzie Hotel Chicago - [Things to do in Chicago this Month : May](https://www.jaimesays.com/things-to-do-in-chicago-this-month-may/) - Now that the weather is getting nicer and the days are getting longer, there is much more to do in Chicago and the Midwest this month. While this is certainly a limited list, make sure to visit Discover Dupage and Choose Chicago for their event calendars this month. These are just some of the events - [Fun Things to do in Chicago This April](https://www.jaimesays.com/fun-things-to-do-in-chicago-april/) - It may not feel like it, but April is here. There are so many things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this month. Unfortunately, I've come down with quite a cold this weekend so I am stuck indoors. Here are some things to do in Chicago and nearby this month, as well as - [The Newest Chicago Hotel Near McCormick Place: The Marriott Marquis Chicago](https://www.jaimesays.com/the-newest-chicago-hotel-near-mccormick-place-the-marriott-marquis-chicago/) - Being a major United States city and airline hub, Chicago hosts many conventions. Many of the larger gatherings occur in the near South side of the city, at the McCormick Place Convention Center. For years, there was only one hotel option within walking distance of McCormick Place. Not anymore. With an official opening date of - [What to do When Your Church Wedding Gets Canceled](https://www.jaimesays.com/what-to-do-when-your-church-wedding-gets-canceled/) - Eddie proposed to me last summer. With all the craziness from the days leading up to the proposal, I was eager to get to the courthouse and make this thing legal! As I've never been keen on being the center of attention, I thought that was the most practical option. I have watched the parents of - [Hotel Review: Max Brown Hotel Canal District, Amsterdam](https://www.jaimesays.com/hotel-review-max-brown-hotel-canal-district-amsterdam/) - You know how you can search for hours to find the right hotel online? It always happens with a prayer and a click, and then you hope it works out. That's how I ended up at the Max Brown Hotel in the Canal District of Amsterdam. Lucky for me, this is a great hotel in Amsterdam. A 34-room boutique - [Bridal Shower Looks](https://www.jaimesays.com/bridal-shower-looks/) - Real talk: I spent about three hours at the mall near my office looking for a dress for my upcoming bridal shower. Some of them were too expensive, some of them were too cutesy, but most just weren't available in the correct size. Suburban malls do not have the change of season inventory that I - [Life and Links: Engagement and Summer News](https://www.jaimesays.com/life-and-links-engagement-and-summer-news/) - It happened. After three years and change, Eddie and I are finally engaged! We spent the entire weekend celebrating. I've been staring at my ring all weekend and although Eddie hates the word fiancé, I tricked him into using it (once.) On July 1st, Eddie and I started our Saturday morning with a 7:30AM tee time, as - [Hotel Review of Puerto Penasco Las Palomas Beach and Golf Resort](https://www.jaimesays.com/hotel-review-of-las-palomas-resort/) - This past September, I had the pleasure of visiting Puerto Peñasco, Mexico for the first time. As my first trip to Mexico in over a decade, I was pretty nervous about my trip. The drinking water, the accomodations, the language barrier–it all made me a little uneasy. As my visit was part of a hosted - [Things I'm Looking Forward to in Chicago this Month](https://www.jaimesays.com/things-im-looking-forward-to-in-the-month-ahead/) - It’s been quite a while since I’ve shared a personal life and links update. With the dark cloud of my mom’s cancer treatment hovering over my head for more than half of 2017, it’s been really nice to have only things to look forward to in 2018. At only two weeks in, Chicago has had - [Life and Links: On TBEX and My Birthday](https://www.jaimesays.com/life-and-links-may/) - Happy May! I hope you've all had a great last weekend in April. I went to a gorgeous wedding Friday night, for a friend who is more like family. Our moms are high school best friends so it was lovely to see him find his forever partner. I had to duck out early though, to spend the - [Life and Links: The Struggle is Real](https://www.jaimesays.com/life-and-links-the-struggle-is-real/) - It's been a few weeks since I've done a life and links update. While this site started off as a travel blog, I hope/think some of you are also interested in knowing more about me and my background so I'm happy to share some nuggets about myself. I'm also asking for opinions on my dilemma, - [Improvising with WaterPura and Mouth Watchers®](https://www.jaimesays.com/improvising-with-waterpura-and-mouth-watchers/) - When I began my packing list for the Upper Peninsula, there were so many things that I needed that I did not have. First, there was the cooler. With grocery stores and restaurants few and far between, I needed something large enough to handle the haul of meat, fruit, vegetables, and beverages that we would - [Quiet Travel: What FREE Chicago Tourist Attractions Aren't Too Crowded](https://www.jaimesays.com/chicago-tourist-attractions-arent-too-crowded/) - Chicago is the absolute BEST in the summer. While the winter is brutal, the absolute gem that is Chicago in the summer makes it bearable. With street fests nearly every weekend, lovely beaches, and up to 15 hours of daylight, Chicago is a great city to visit in the summer. Unfortunately, everyone else thinks so - [Eating at Café Robey, Chicago in the Robey Hotel](https://www.jaimesays.com/eating-at-cafe-robey-chicago-in-the-robey-hotel/) - Chicagoans rejoice! Your out of town family can no longer make you visit them in the frenzy of River North. With the opening of the 79-room Robey Hotel in Wicker Park, family members can stay where locals live and thrive without the crush of tourists. Besides beautiful rooms in an architecturally significant building with a rooftop - [Life and Links: Vol. 1](https://www.jaimesays.com/life-and-links-vol-1/) - Happy Friday! This week flew by for me. Perhaps it was the because the first half of the week seemed to have marked spring. One of my favorite things about the changing of the seasons is that I get to wake up to sunny mornings. I often take a 6 AM yoga class and getting ## Pages - [About](https://www.jaimesays.com/about/) - A Chicagoan and O&P professional by day, and sustainability focused lifestyle blogger and mom every other free moment. I am a dual citizen between the US and Italy, had a ghost for a roommate when I lived in Maine, and like to golf. I prefer the quiet and uncrowded over the trendy and bustling. That - [CVBs, Brands and Businesses: Start Here](https://www.jaimesays.com/brands-and-businesses-start-here/) - Are you a brand, business, or CVB looking for information on what I do and if we would be a good fit for social media marketing, UGC, or media placements? If you are looking to partner on social media strategy and marketing for your business, check out Studio.JaimeSays.com. 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These articles pertain to travel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. - [Solo Travel](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/quiet-travel/solo-travel/) - [Wisconsin](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/usa/wisconsin/) - [Wine](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/wine/) - [North America](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/usa/) - Destinations within the United States, Canada, Mexico + Central America - [Illinois](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/usa/illinois/) - Things to do in Illinois - [Arizona](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/usa/arizona/) - [Mexico](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/usa/mexico/) - [New Orleans](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/usa/new-orleans/) - [Wedding](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/wedding/) - [France](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/europe/france/) - [Winter](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/winter/) - [Nevada](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/usa/nevada/) - [Style](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/style/) - [Destinations](https://www.jaimesays.com/category/destinations/) - 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