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Chicago Fitness & Nutrition Guide: How to maximize health and minimize effort in the city

Chicago Fitness & Nutrition Guide: How to maximize health and minimize effort in the city

by Chicago Traveler | General Information, Lifestyle

Alarm clock rings. Snooze. Run out the door to catch the CTA. Grab Dunkin’ Doughnuts on the way. Work. Potbelly’s Lunch Break. Work. Dinner. Sleep. Repeat. That may not be the most efficient’Chicago fitness and nutrition routine, but it seems to be...
How To Create An Apartment Garden – Be An Urban Gardener

How To Create An Apartment Garden – Be An Urban Gardener

by Chicago Traveler | General Information, Lifestyle

When is comes to having your own urban garden – it seems like there are a lot of things standing in your way. One of the biggest hurdles that deter people from putting seeds into the dirt, is where are they going to put the dirt in the first place? With small...
10 Important Things to Consider Before Living in Chicago

10 Important Things to Consider Before Living in Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | General Information, Lifestyle

I have come to the conclusion that DRD4-7R is very prevalent in my genetic makeup. This combination of letters and numbers is the name of what has been dubbed the wanderlust gene. This is due to its ties to increased levels of curiosity and anxiousness, mainly. I grew...
Chicago Cigar Bars Have Not Been Extinguished

Chicago Cigar Bars Have Not Been Extinguished

by Chicago Traveler | Lifestyle, Top Lists for Bars

Over the last almost-decade, it has become increasingly more difficult to enjoy a cigar in the city of Chicago. With bans in bars, hotels, restaurants and virtually any other business that you could think of– cigar smokers were left to long walks on the beach and...
11 Best Chicago Disc Golf Courses – In the City & Beyond

11 Best Chicago Disc Golf Courses – In the City & Beyond

by Chicago Traveler | Lifestyle, Recreation, Sports, Suburbs

Disc Golf remains somewhat of a niche sport. It has definitely grown in popularity over the years and professional series do exist, but there is still a good amount of people who have never played it or don’t know much about it. Fortunately, for the people that do...
The Best Chicago Bed and Breakfast? – Top 5

The Best Chicago Bed and Breakfast? – Top 5

by Chicago Traveler | Lifestyle, Top Lists for Restaurants

Whether you spend time traveling, or are just looking for a little weekend escape from your abode – a Chicago bed and breakfast stay will trump a hotel every time. Great locations, reasonable prices, unmatched hospitality, and some of the best home-cooked breakfasts...
A Manly Night at the spa at dana – Ultimate Relaxation

A Manly Night at the spa at dana – Ultimate Relaxation

by Chicago Traveler | Lifestyle, Near North Side

I’ve never been to a spa before. The closest I’ve been to a spa is the one I walk by nearly every day that has a picture of an older man hitting another man with a tree branch. Fortunately, my experience at the spa at dana was nothing like that unsettling image. As I...
Perfect First Date Ideas – Get Out of the Bar

Perfect First Date Ideas – Get Out of the Bar

by Chicago Traveler | Entertainment, Lifestyle, Recreation

Those words come across your screen, “Hey there, how would you like to meet up on Saturday?” Your heart pounds a little harder, your palms start sweating, and your mind races into a thousand different directions. After you come back down to the real world again and...
Chicago Living – Suburbs vs. City

Chicago Living – Suburbs vs. City

by Chicago Traveler | General Information, Lifestyle

Choosing a style of Chicago living can be tricky for some, and a no brainer for others. Living situations can depend greatly on where you are in your life– young professional or settling down– but it does not dictate it 100%. Some people love city living and the...
The Essentials To Grilling In Chicago – Be A Grill Master

The Essentials To Grilling In Chicago – Be A Grill Master

by Chicago Traveler | General Information, Lifestyle

Grilling is one of the most enjoyable pastimes in Chicago while the weather is nice. Good friends, good eats and beer (when permissible) makes for a solid day– especially with all of the summer holidays. There is a thing or two to know before you whip out your grill...
Fishing in Chicago – 25 Spots for Tight Lines

Fishing in Chicago – 25 Spots for Tight Lines

by Chicago Traveler | Family, General Information, Lifestyle, Recreation

It’s not required to drive hours to lakes around the state when you can go fishing in Chicago. While it may not be the same as escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city into some place a little more quiet and serene, it’ll definitely help to satisfy your need...

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  • How To Create An Apartment Garden – Be An Urban Gardener
  • 10 Important Things to Consider Before Living in Chicago
  • Chicago Cigar Bars Have Not Been Extinguished
  • 11 Best Chicago Disc Golf Courses – In the City & Beyond


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  • Chicago Fitness & Nutrition Guide: How to maximize health and minimize effort in the city
  • How To Create An Apartment Garden – Be An Urban Gardener
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  • Chicago Cigar Bars Have Not Been Extinguished
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