One of the things I love most about living in Chicago is our amazing food scene. Well, actually THE thing I love the most about living in Chicago. But, despite my best efforts, occasionally a delicious restaurant sits on my…
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“We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving, and we all have the power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing.” — Louisa May Alcott
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Today is the first day of June. Which means we’re officially HALFWAY through 2018. And when I think back on the last year and half, I am just so humbled and GRATEFUL. Throughout the hardships of the last year…
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After publishing last month’s Amsterdam Travel Guide (my most shared travel guide to date — thank you!), I’ve been dreaming a lot about my favorite city across the pond. And — more specifically — my favorite restaurants there. Especially today’s.…
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Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most charming cities — between the vibrant architecture, fun-loving attitude, and picturesque canals, it’s hard to not immediately fall in love after your first visit. And I’ve fallen madly in love with Amsterdam. It’s one…
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Sed Bona, a snippet of the Latin phrase “Pauca Sed Bona“, means “quality over quantity”. It means that having more isn’t always best. It means empowering yourself to do fewer but better, more beautiful, and more fruitful things
