by Hope Chen | Jun 1, 2020 | Travel
It feels like all the words to be said have been said, and all the questions to be asked, asked. But through observing all of this, I can sum up all the questions and answers to a simple one – why? I can’t offer more condolences or summon up poetic justice with...
by Hope Chen | May 26, 2020 | Travel
It’s officially been 2.5 months since I started quarantining, and the travel bug is back (and stronger than ever). Normally, I’d give in to my travel urges and start brainstorming new places to go, looking up cheap flight deals, and convincing friends to spare me a...
by Hope Chen | Apr 29, 2020 | Destinations, Travel, Travel Tips
I have been guilty (numerous times) of overexerting myself. When I have any free time and a bit of extra cash, I can’t hold myself back from planning that next trip; even if I’m already worn out from my travels. This time of quarantine has been a forced slow-down, and...
by Diana Chen, Hope Chen | Mar 17, 2020 | Travel, Travel Tips
With the overwhelm of media coverage on coronavirus right now, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. One minute we’re seeing empty shelves at Target, and the next minute we’re led to believe that the media is blowing everything out of...
by Diana Chen | Feb 27, 2020 | Destinations, Food, Travel
Why choose between quality and quantity when you can have both? There’s a common misconception that all-you-can-eat (AYCE) sushi is inevitably of lower quality than a la carte sushi. Thankfully, Chicago is on a mission to prove everyone who believes this to be...
by Diana Chen | Feb 21, 2020 | Destinations, Food, Travel
If you told me I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, I’d probably choose ramen. Chicago has seen a growth in ramen shops over the last few years, and I’ve made it a point to sample as many as I can. Here is my roundup of the top five best...
