Abroad in Your Inbox Vol. 12
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A TOURIST IN MY OWN CITY
This week I had the chance to produce & film some Choose Chicago videos for National Travel & Tourism Week with the message of welcoming everyone back to the city. The shoots took me to some of Chicago’s most iconic landmarks & attractions like the Shedd Aquarium, the Ledge at Skydeck Chicago, Navy Pier and so many more (you can check out the videos over on @ChooseChicago’s IG page the first week of May).
The whole shoot really got me nostalgic & thinking about how we as locals often write off our home city’s tourist attractions simply because we’ve visited them already. I mean, I can’t tell you how many times I told the representatives from each location that the last time I’d visited was on a field trip in elementary school…
So really my message to you, no matter where you live, think about rediscovering your own hometown or city as the world begins to reopen. I think you’ll be amazed to discover what’s right in your own backyard.
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THE LATEST
TRAVEL
E.U. SET TO ALLOW VACCINATED AMERICAN TOURISTS VISIT THIS SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How Safe Are You From Covid When You Fly? - I found this 3D interactive demo of how viruses spread on airplanes extremely interesting & helpful. We always hear about how airplanes have superior filtration systems but this really shows you how it works. NYTimes for the win yet again!
United Now Helps Flyers Schedule COVID Tests - Okay YESSSSSSSSSS
12 unexpected but significant ways travel has changed - ALWAYS appreciate honest reports about the realities of travel right now and this Points Guy article is really pretty spot on (even though I wish it wasn’t….).
24 EASY WAYS TO LIVE AND TRAVEL MORE SUSTAINABLY - Some of these tips are insanely easy, we all have to commit to doing more if we want to continue to explore and appreciate this beautiful world we are lucky enough to call home.
ACTIVISM
Following the Derek Chauvin Conviction, Here’s What You Can Do Next - Earlier this week I felt those of us who believe in holding police accountable, breathe a sign of relief. But this is only the first step in what is sure to be a long road ahead if we want to truly see lasting change in our country. I like how this Vogue article breaks down the actionable things you can do outside of celebrating this conviction.
CURRENTLY OBSESSING OVER
A MUST PURCHASE - There are a few things I never travel without and one of them is my pinch provisions mini emergency kit. I discovered these back in college and I SWEAR they’ve saved my a$$ so many times. Essentially they’re these pouches that have all the things you might forget - tampons, deodorant, a mini sewing kit, breath mints, stain remover, the list goes on. Plus they even have ones that are event-specific like for a road trip, a festival (remember those…), and weddings. They’re perfect to always have in your carry-on when you need them.
A MUST WATCH - Thursday was Earth Day and Linda and I decided to watch the tough & controversial documentary - ‘Seaspiracy’ on Netflix which follows director Ali Tabrizi as he travels from Asia to Europe and back working to uncover the shocking truths behind the commercial fishing industry and the corruption that’s lead to marine destruction. To get a better understanding of the documentary, I think this NY Times review is a great place to start. But I’ll leave you with one of the most shocking statements from the doc - if we continue taking wild fish at the levels we are today, oceans will be empty by 2048…
A MUST READ - Anthony Bourdain’s ‘World Travel: An Irreverent Guide’ was just released last week and is meant to serve as a guide to several of his favorite places in the world (43 countries are included). It’s a thick book (480 pages) and I’ve taken to reading about 1 country each night since it arrived. The book is a mix of practical travel advice plus a deeper look at Bourdain's life through personal essays from his family, friends, and colleagues. It’s as perfectly Bourdain as you’d imagine and has me excited and eager to get back to exploring the world.
CURRENTLY IN MY CART
ABROAD AT HOME
As I mentioned earlier, I got reacquainted with my home city of Chicago this week and if I’ve got any Chicagoans in the house (or if you’re planning a trip for the near future) I wanted to reshare my Chicago Neighborhood video series that I launched last summer.
It’s full of COVID safe activities & restaurant suggestions that will have you feeling like you’re traveling the world, no passport required. And if you check the description under each video you’ll find links to all the locations in a hand dandy map. HAPPY CHICAGO-ING!
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HAPPY ENDING
YOU GUYS….IT’S BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE THIS TIK TOK went viral… And honestly, the sentiment still rings true hahahahaah. Can’t wait to touch people too Tracy…
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xx Allecat
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