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  • Woman in white dress and hat sitting on tulip island on Michigan Avenue during spring

    Best spring photo locations in Chicago

    Who doesn’t love spring, right? Until this year, I kind of thought that Chicago does not have a real spring. Somehow, I managed to miss 3 years of spring in Chicago. Maybe I was unlucky, maybe I did not look close enough. However, though, I never got to capture how beautiful spring is in Chicago.…

  • Cherry Blossoms in Chicago

    If you are looking for cherry blossoms in Chicago, keep on reading this post. Ypu can actually find cherry blossoms in Chicago. I lived here 4 years now and this is the first year I saw that many cherry trees in Chicago. The area surrounding the Columbian Basin in Jackson Park is home to about…

  • Woman with pink dress and flowers and baguette in front of the bakeryLa fournette bakery

    Best bakeries to try in Chicago

    I have always loved good bread, bretzels, croissants and other pastries. After moving to the USA, I started to miss good bakeries and real German bread. I started to look for the best bakeries in Chicago that offer authentic bread and pastries similar to the ones in Europe. Let me tell you that this definitely…

  • Woman with a pink bow and pink dress facing the cupcake atm

    Best Valentine’s Day spots in Chicago

    Want to find out where to find the best Valentine’s Day spots in Chicago? Keep reading! This blogpost is collection of the best Valentine’s Day spots in Chicago. These photos were taken last year so there is no guarantee that all murals are still there. Please check for recent photos on Google. Heart Mural Looking…

  • The most magical Christmas spots in Chicago

    Christmas is such a magical season and I love how the City of Chicago is creating a magical Christmas atmosphere around the city. You can find tons of Christmas trees all over the city and I will show you the most beautiful ones where you can take some gorgeous photos. Keep reading and find out…

  • Best Fall Photospots in Chicago

    Let me tell you, fall in Chicago is a dream and is probably underrated. The colors you will encounter in they city during fall are simply beautiful. There are so many wonderful spots to discover during fall in Chicago which is why I decided to list my favorites here and show you exactly where to…

  • The Ultimate Chicago Mural Guide

    Chicago has an incredible art scene and is full of beautiful murals, which is why I decided to give my Ultimate Chicago Mural Guide. The Chicago Mural Guide includes a location and some photos of the mural. There are still some murals that I have not visited myself but hopefully will in the future. Find…

  • Most instagrammable spots in Chicago you can’t miss

    Chicago has so much to offer, but I want to start of with my personal top 5 most instagrammable spots in the city that you should not miss when visiting Chicago. Those spots are perfect to take photos at and are an eye catcher for a reason. View from the bridge next to the Wrigley…

  • The Chicago Wings Mural.

    Top Murals in Chicago

    Chicago has tons of murals and I want to show you the ones I love the most so far. I am still discovering new murals myself and I will try to keep this blog post updated. Flamingo Mural (not there anymore, was replaced by another mural) This is going to be my all time favorite…