Tag: Travel

City Life, The Scene

1,000+ US Workers Share Their Thoughts on Taking PTO

Vacation is good for you, but does it look good on you? With summer officially upon us, many employees are looking forward to their vacations, but paid time off (PTO) restrictions, lack of managerial support and stress upon returning can all affect that well-planned trip, according to a survey released today by leadership development and conversation experts at Fierce, Inc. Fierce surveyed over a thousand full-time … Continue reading 1,000+ US Workers Share Their Thoughts on Taking PTO

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City Life, The Hookup

5 Tips for Traveling Alone

Adventure. You want it, but should you go on a trip alone? Let’s start with the fact that you can do anything alone. But when you are traveling alone, here are 5 tips to consider during your solo travel. Choosing Your Destination I’ve traveled solo both internationally to Paris and domestically to Seattle. I think that if you are traveling to any major metropolitan area, you … Continue reading 5 Tips for Traveling Alone

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City Life, The Hookup

Why Traveling Alone Was The Best Thing I’ve Ever Done

Traveling alone as a woman sounds scary. I recently took my second solo trip. This time, instead of internationally traveling alone, I took a domestic trip to the Pacific Northwest to Seattle. I ate by myself. I went to the club by myself. I walked 29 miles uphill and down by myself. And you know what, traveling alone was the best experience I’ve ever had. … Continue reading Why Traveling Alone Was The Best Thing I’ve Ever Done

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City Life, The Hookup

How it feels to experience a sunny day in Seattle

When you wake up and go outside and it’s sunny in Seattle – you can’t help but smile. You meander through the streets and see the sunlight peaking out and you immediately walk towards the warmth.  I recently took my first trip to the Pacific Northwest and after one day of the rain and cold, I couldn’t rationalize my move from Florida to Chicago. How … Continue reading How it feels to experience a sunny day in Seattle

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City Life, The Hustle

How to Make Money While Traveling the World

Traveling and working at the same time seemed like an impossible task for many in the past, where career meant people were refined to offices. But due to the power of technology and the Internet, it has provided many workers an opportunity to balance both tasks of earning money while exploring the world. Journalists refer to these techie travelers as ‘Digital Nomads’. Digital Nomads are … Continue reading How to Make Money While Traveling the World

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City Life, The Hustle

Chicago SEO Specialist Travels the World While Working 9-5

It’s not everyday when your group of friends consists of digital nomads, but for me, my closest friends have chosen to work remotely. It’s not because they don’t want to travel to work, but because they want to travel. One of my friends, who I met by leading an accountability group for SheSays Chicago, is almost into her first year as a digital nomad. She’s … Continue reading Chicago SEO Specialist Travels the World While Working 9-5

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YDE Fall 2016 Womenswear: Interview with Parisian Bloggers at Paris Fashion Week Show

Bonjour! At Paris Fashion Week, I met a few Parisian fashion bloggers at the YDE womenswear fashion show. The show  took place at the Palais de Tokyo on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. The fashion show is so overwhelming because you take your seat and wait for almost 45 minutes for the fashion show to begin. And once it does you don’t have enough camera crews to … Continue reading YDE Fall 2016 Womenswear: Interview with Parisian Bloggers at Paris Fashion Week Show

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