Author: How To Be A Traveler
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why you shouldn’t fly air europa
13 hours – no TV. No free alcohol. This might just be the very definition of #firstworldproblems For the time of year (second week of April), nonstop flights from JFK to AMS were a little over $1,000. With a stop in Madrid, the flight was $250 cheaper at $777, so we went with this option.…
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amsterdam 2016
Amsterdam has always been on my list of places to see, but it was somewhere further down my list. For me, it was one of those places that I wasn’t dying to go to, but I would get to it at some point in my life. But then I saw Fault in our Stars and…
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hiking bear mountain
If you’re expecting to see bears during your hike, you’ll be very disappointed. Or maybe you’ll be very relieved. Some people say it’s named as such because it resembles a sleeping bear. While it’s unclear exactly why this mountain was named as it was, what is clear is that you will definitely get some breathtaking…
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more touristy chicago things
1. The Magnificent Mile – Chicago’s largest shopping district – 13 blocks to be exact. It’s almost like the Fifth Avenue of New York City, except the Mag Mile has got some more affordable stores peppered in here and there. For more info on the shops/restaurants they feature, check out their site. 2. Second City…
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chicago as seen from 1,450 feet up in the air
Don’t worry, you’ll be completely safe. Except for the time the Skydeck cracked back in 2014, but you know, other than that, you’ll be completely safe. Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower is the second tallest tower in the United States (One World Trade Center is number 1). Its most popular feature is probably…
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what it’s like to almost ride your tandem bike into the chicago river
It’s pretty scary. It’s sheer panic. That moment when your life flashes before your eyes. It’s the same moment you lose control of your tandem bike and you think you’re about to ride it into the unsightly green, murky waters of the Chicago river. A thousand thoughts are running through your mind but you just…
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how to be a tourist in chicago
Visit the Bean Take lots of pictures of, with, around, under, etc. of said Bean Or more accurately, Cloud Gate, which is what it’s actually called. This sculpture lives in Millennium Park and gives you an interesting reflection of Chicago. It’s 33 feet high, 66 feet long, 42 feet wide, and weighs 100 tons. There’s…
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another amazing (and free) view of chicago
If you’re visiting Chicago on a budget, or you just don’t feel like shelling out $30+ for a boat tour, a great way to see the city is by taking a stroll on the Chicago Riverwalk. It’s exactly what it sounds like – a walk along the river. It runs from Lake Shore Drive to…
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how to get a fantastic view of the chicago skyline
Two words. Navy Pier. It was built in 1916, marking 2016 as their 100th anniversary – so I’m sure there will be lots of special events to celebrate this year. It’s about a 20 minute walk from the city center. They have small shops and food court type eateries (and were building more when I…
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how to eat deep dish pizza in Chicago
So I normally don’t get into the nitty gritty of food in this blog, but most of the time, what you eat is one of the most important parts of a vacation. And seeing that it’s about pizza, and pizza just so happens to be one of my all-time favorite foods, I will make an…
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