Abroad in Your Inbox Vol. 5
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HAPPY SUNDAY FROM THE LANGHAM CHICAGO!
I gotta be honest…I’ve really missed waking up in hotels. There’s just something really fabulous and fun about waking up in a luxurious bed that isn’t your own…{and yes I know how that sounds and yes I am in a romantic relationship with luxury hotels…}.
As I write this I’m sitting at the desk in this suite that overlooks the Chicago River, the sun is dancing on the water and I haven’t felt this “normal” in well…a year. It’s funny though…if this was a “normal” year I’d be just starting my job working as the entertainment reporter for the BNP Paribas Open in Palm Springs. A month-long gig I look forward to every year.
But instead in this new “normal”, I’m finding little victories to celebrate and getting to have an early birthday staycation in a city I love with one of my best gal pals is cause for celebration - cue the champagne!!
I can’t wait to share some really exciting developments {even more than I annoyingly teased in last week’s installment} and I’m hoping that I can share more details with you next week. Until then, enjoy these stories {especially the one about travel & sex lol…}
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38% OF AMERICANS WOULD GIVE UP SEX TO TRAVEL RIGHT NOW - And if you’re wondering…I am one of them. I need to know what side of the aisle you stand on this issue hop over to my Instagram today and LMK lol.
VACCINES COULD BE AVAILABLE TO ALL ADULTS BY MAY, IS IT TIME TO BOOK A TRIP?! - One thing I’ve learned from a recent Travel Tip Tuesday Post is that when it comes to travel, our comfort levels are ALL across the map. So if you’re looking for 5 ideas on how to travel in 2021, no matter what your comfort level is, check out this post.
THE MOST COLORFUL AIRBNBS AROUND THE WORLD - Drooling over the ones in Jaipur, Atlanta and Santorini, who’s coming with me?!
A PEEK INSIDE THE ONLY TUDOR CASTLE YOU CAN STAY IN - The Cotswolds is one of my FAVORITE destinations in the UK and Linda and I were sooooo close to staying at this Castle when we were there in 2019 {our last international trip before lockdown} but now that it’s been renovated I guess we’ll have to go back to check it out ;)
YOU CAN STAY AT THIS RESORT IN THE MALDIVES FOR $215 A NIGHT - CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW.
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FAVORITE PURCHASE(S) - Last week I went a little crazy with the travel book purchases…I was trying to up my bookshelf game and felt the urge to buy something colorful and beautiful to fill my shelves. So I snagged The Rainbow Atlas, which is a guide to the 500 most colorful places in the world! And if you’re looking to bring your favorite destinations into your home decor, check out Travel Home which was written by a fellow mother and daughter travel duo which I think is just so cool. You can check out the entire list of favorites here + a list of my favorite books to read while traveling {or not lol}.
FAVORITE PODCAST - I’ve been listening to NPR’s Fresh Air Podcast before Podcasts were a thing {Linda always had us listening to Terry Gross on our daily drives to my dance practice} And what I love best about Terry is her INCREDIBLE interview skills like there is really no other interviewer like her…{maybe Oprah}. Check out her interview with Sacha Baron Cohen about his latest Borat film and why Trump was the reason he felt like he needed to bring back the character.
FAVORITE READ - I’ve been listening to this book called “What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding” and omg I feel like the author and I are the SAME humans…So to all my fellow independent single women out there who would prefer to spend their time catching flights, exploring the world and having wild relationships with international lovers…you NEED to read this book.
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ABROAD AT HOME
This week we’re headed back to Argentina and this time Linda is joining me to tell you about our 4 favorite places to visit in this dynamic destination. From trekking on Glaciers in Patagonia to blending your own bottle of wine in Mendoza, Argentina has something to offer any type of traveler.
In this video, I’m sharing the best things to eat, see & do in 4 of Argentina’s most popular destinations. If you’ve ever considered visiting this country, check out this video and then save it for when you’re ready to start planning your adventures.
WHAT’S GOING ON IN CHICAGO
TOMORROW IS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! Here’s a list of ways that you can celebrate women this month in Chicago
HAPPY ENDING
I think I’m a bit late to the game on this one, but maybe you are too…HAVE YOU SEEN PRINCE HARRY ON JAMES CORDAN’S SHOW?! OMG, it’s soooo good and honestly, I was surprised by how funny and normal Harry is {or maybe he just did a good job of faking it lol} Either way, if you haven’t seen it yet, WATCH IT. And then get ready for Oprah’s interview with Harry & Meghan tonight 8-10 pm EST. Apparently, Gayle says this is Oprah’s best interview EVER.
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xx Allecat
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