Last month was a whirlwind. I’m sure that was the case for all of us. The holidays always tend to bring both relaxation and stress at the same time. You know exactly what I mean. Especially when you’re traveling. As I do every year, I fly back home to Connecticut to spend Christmas with my…
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7 Art Shows I want to See in 2023 (in the US)
This year, I want to bring back more art in my life. One of the things I want to do more of (besides traveling) is to see art shows of my favorite artists and exhibitions that are interesting to me. And so, I did some research for some ongoing and upcoming art shows, so you…
Mansion Memories
While I was in Connecticut a few months ago, I was able to squeeze in a day trip to Newport, Rhode Island and checked out some of my favorite mansions. It must have been over ten years since I last visited the Newport Mansions. A lot has changed. The admission fees increased, the crowds were…
Christmas in the Capital
Updated. Originally published on December 14, 2015. While many tourists visit Washington, D.C. for the Cherry Blossom Festival during springtime, Christmas is also a great time to enjoy the U.S. capital. There are plenty of free Christmas activities to do and walking around the beautifully decorated city at this time of the year makes a good…
Mural, Mural on the Wall
Art is everywhere in Chicago. It goes beyond the walls of museums and galleries, and can also be found in random places such us under the bridge, in a small alley, and even at a bus stop far away from the touristy areas downtown. Street art brings the city to life. Some of these impressive graffitis…
Chicago Summer
My first Chicago summer as a resident has ended. It came and went as fast as a speeding train and there I was left standing at the platform. I guess things do change when you actually live in the city and not just visiting as a “tourist”. But between jobs and responsibilities, I managed to sneak in…