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Magnificent lion statue outside the Art Institute of Chicago.
Chicago’s impressive skyline.
The inspiration behind Spirited Away movie.
Jiufen’s mountainous view.
Chicago’s lakefront trail.
A small garden beside Art Institute of Chicago.
A bright spring day.
St Patrick’s day celebration in Chicago.
A lone musician playing at Maxwell Street Market.
Hotel Del Coronado
Blooming flowers can be seen lining the streets in Chicago during spring.
Gorgeous golden leaves under the bright sunlight during autumn.
Category Archives: Chicago
Tasty and Authentic Asian Eats in Chicago
I’ve always enjoyed Asian food a lot more than western food, be it Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese. Therefore I really cannot quite get used to food in the U.S even though Chicago is already considered quite a foodie paradise. I’ve … Continue reading
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Ernest Hemingway’s Birth Home in Oak Park, IL
Recently, thanks to the Open House weekend in Chicago, I got a chance to step into Ernest Hemingway’s birth home without paying a single cent of admission fee. Yay! Out of the 200 plus free architecture sites that offered free … Continue reading
Good Food And Cheap Buys In Maxwell Street Market, Chicago
Recently, I have taken to going to Maxwell Street Market on Sundays, not because the items sold are really that fantastic, but simply cos it appeals to my bargain-hunting auntie nature. The items I see sold in most fairs and … Continue reading
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5 Favorite Spots From An Expat In Chicago
Chicago is a beautiful and vibrant city, defined by its towering skyscrapers, gorgeous architecture and bustling vibe. After close to one year of living in Chicago, I have slowly gotten accustomed to life there and even start to have my … Continue reading
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Pictures of Chicago Through The Eyes of An Expat
Surprised to see a lone musician playing guitar in the bustling Maxwell Street Market. Chicago is known for its impressive architecture and public art, but no one had ever mentioned about this sculpture between the roads near Grant Park. To … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago, chicagoattractions, choosechicago, cloudgate, expat, photoessay, streetscenes, tourchicago, tourist, Travel, travelchicago
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Springtime in Millennium Park and Grant Park, Chicago
Springtime is an amazing time to be in Chicago, with cool comfortable temperatures, blooming vibrant flowers and lush greenery all around. Lucky me stays near Millennium Park and Grant Park and I have taken to taking strolls at the parks … Continue reading
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Tagged buckinghamfountain, Chicago, grantpark, millenniumpark, spring, springinchicago, switchonsummer
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Exploring Argyle in Chicago
After 6 months in Chicago, the conclusion I came to is that I simply could not get used to an American diet. I need either Chinese or Southeast Asian food, with the saltiness, spiciness, soupiness and definitely without the cheesiness. … Continue reading
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