Sunday, August 24, 2014

West Village, Manhattan



Good morning! Yes, we are still in Chicago ( that's my office for now...), but today I'm continuing with post from New York! West Village was another beautiful neighborhood I visited and have to rave about! Even though I spent there only a brief moment (right after I finished hanging out in the High Line Park - more about it HERE), I came across some things I want to share with you ( no, this time I didn't spot any celebrities.... Although I'm pretty sure I passed some of their apartments on my way through the city.... Doesn't it count for something?!).


Once again, I was impressed with architecture, but this time, there was something else that caught my attention. COBBLESTONE STREETS! If you've been to New York more than once, you know this is not a typical sight! Concrete jungle is all there is to it. What a beautiful surprise! I felt back at home, where streets in old cities, like Cracow or my hometown Rzeszow burst with cobblestone streets ( though, it's a pain if you have to walk on it with your HiGH high heels on....think late nights, %clubbing% walking back home... Good times!!!) Anyways, again, for New York, I thought it was very unique!


Now another reference to people that live or have been to Cracow. Doesn't this picture reminds you of Kazimierz (old Jewish neighborhood) ? Plac Nowy? Anyone?





                                          
Where's Sarah Jessica Parker???




                                    


Saturday, August 23, 2014

CHICAGO TRAVEL DIARY: Oak Street Beach

If Ohio Street Beach wasn't enough for you (more about it in the last post HERE), you can still find a couple more beaches on the shore of Lake Michigan. Our next hangout spot happened to be Oak Street Beach. It is located only a short walk North from Ohio Street Beach. You can either rent a DIVVY bike (Lakefront Trail is a perfect place to get some workout in) or just rely on your good ol' legs and hike it up. It's a pretty scenic walk. Skyscrapers on your left, vast Lake Michigan on your right. You can also take breaks and admire yachts and boats floating on the water, although I wouldn't recommend it. It will only make you jealous that those people on motorboats have even better views...

                                                                                  heading North                                heading South
John Hancock Center. The legend says, you can go on the top of the building (free admission) to enjoy some drinks and a 360° view of the city. Also, if you go to the Ladies room, the view is supposedly even better from there :)
Only a short walk in the sun, but stopping by this beach bar seemed like we found an oasis on a desert.
Side note: oasis was not wallet friendly. Location, location, location....
Definitely bigger than Ohio Street Beach, more crowded, but that beach bar...
'Make life one long weekend' - couldn't agree more!
Couldn't resist but dance on the sand.... then we even...
... made some new friends: @weteamgo

Have a great weekend!



Thursday, August 21, 2014

CHICAGO TRAVEL DIARY: Ohio Street Beach

A beach conveniently located on the verge of the city?! Yes, please! And what if I said that Chicago has many more gems like this one? Ohio Street Beach is one of them. Short walk from downtown and its attractions, passed the Navy Pier, there's this small piece of heaven. Why do I like it so much? Well, it's kind of like a case of Central Park. In the middle of the busy city that never stops, you get to enjoy a piece of nature at its finest. You get to forget for a moment where you actually are. Yes, skyscrapers in Chicago still scream at you from high above not letting you to forget that they/you are still there, but who cares, when you're resting your pretty bum on the sand? I think this combination makes for beautiful sights and interesting pictures. You won't find it everywhere. Chicago truly is pretty darn special.


There was barely anybody there, which is usually a + if you want to relax a bit.


Don't pictures just speak for themselves?


Give it a try and see for yourself : 400 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611




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