Adventures of a girl on a budget
I lived in Chicago for three years and still feel like there’s so much I didn’t have a chance to explore. The city is huge, which can be overwhelming. For foodies it is heaven, with boutique brunch spots, authentic Mexican cuisine, and new places popping up all the time. Sometimes it seemed hard to keep up with the ever evolving restaurant scene. If you are wondering about things to do, check out my posts for various activities throughout the city. I also have included restaurant reviews and a few reviews for hotels (for when I needed a staycation). I hope they help you plan an exciting trip to the Windy City!
Until recently, I had never been to a Chinese circus. Curious about what it would entail, I purchased a deal for two tickets to Cirque Shanghai‘s newest production, “Warriors.” The performance, held at Navy Pier, was thrilling, hilarious, and captivating. The show featured exciting acrobatics in several of the acts, as well as martial art skills […] Read more…
I am a huge fan of Shakespeare: I have magnets with Shakespeare quotes covering my fridge; During high school, I memorized the opening to Romeo and Juliet; When I lived in London, I took a day trip to the birthplace of Shakespeare and walked around in a daze simply because I was in awe to […] Read more…
Have you ever had an impromptu night that turns out so much better than you ever could have imagined? Mine began with an invitation to happy hour at Howl at the Moon with some friends. The bar is known for its live music, dueling pianos and amazing fishbowls that are literally bigger than my head. […] Read more…
Every summer, Budweiser hosts a tour around the country before launching its Made in America Festival in the fall. The tour stops in 30 different cities and features musical performances for attendees to enjoy as well as FREE BEER and FREE FOOD. If you haven’t been, you are seriously missing out. The best part of the whole […] Read more…