I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: January 2018
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Caroline in the City Guide to Chicago
Don't call it Chi-town or the Second City. Chicago, Illinois is the first in many things and rivals fellow American cities in terms of its cultural offerings and restaurants. Once home to Native American tribes and fur traders, the city's turning point was the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Chicago
My Favorite Eats of 2017
It’s the most delicious time of the year! I love looking back at the last 12 months to see what all deliciousness I was able to consume. This has become a regular feature here (see 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). Tacos at La Esquina, Guatemala City, … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2017
Avoiding Fast Fashion
I mostly write about travel, but I also think it's important to talk about responsible elements of everyday life. In my travels, I've seen landfills that covered the sides of mountains, constantly smoldering from fires meant to destroy them, but they remain for years without biodegrading. I feel … [Read more...] about Avoiding Fast Fashion
A Day Trip to Oak Park
Despite visiting before, I don't think I realized the sprawl of Chicago until I took the train from the airport into the city. We made our way through the stations, each suburb looking similar to the next. But unlike in my home city of Atlanta, all of it was considered to be greater Chicago. I spent … [Read more...] about A Day Trip to Oak Park