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Chicago

Could Chicago be the best city in the States? Our Essential Guide to the Windy City

April 15, 2026March 5, 2020 by Mr Romance
Chicago essential guide

It’s easy to panic when you get to a place like Chicago. There’s so much to do here you don’t know where to start and the sharp claws of FOMO … Read more

Categories Essential guides, North America, The Latest, Travel Tags Chicago, Illinois, Travel, travel guide, USA 2 Comments

Stay in the Loop – Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago

May 17, 2026December 18, 2019 by Mr Romance
Where to stay in Chicago - Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago

Standing guard over the historic Chicago River, the Kimpton Hotel Monaco is as storied as it is stylish, and its location puts all the best parts of Chicago at your … Read more

Categories Hotels, North America, Travel Tags Chicago, hotel review, Travel, USA, usa hotels Leave a comment

Stay in style – Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago

May 17, 2026November 22, 2019 by Mr Romance
Where to stay in Chicago - Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago

Find comfort, style, friendliness and history all in the same place in the Kimpton Gray Chicago – the world’s first skyscraper. If you were asked what is Chicago famous for, … Read more

Categories Hotels, North America, Travel Tags Chicago, hotel review, Travel, USA, usa hotels 1 Comment

Wandering the Windy City – Chicago in 4 days

February 1, 2026November 4, 2019 by Mr Romance
Chicago, IL

I’ve been Jonesing to get back to Chicago since 2013 – when we were there last. It feels like a lifetime ago. Finally, we’ve managed to organise ourselves enough to … Read more

Categories Instagram Diary, Lifestyle, North America, The Weekly Edition, Travel Tags Chicago, Flavour Of The Month, Travel, USA Leave a comment

Restaurant Review: The Boarding House, Chicago

January 17, 2026May 8, 2014 by Mr Romance

If it’s fine food, an expansive wine list, amazing décor and the best date night out that you’re after, get your butt down to The Boarding House, Chicago! Sadly, The … Read more

Categories Food & Drink, Travel Tags American Romance, Chicago, restaurant review, Travel 1 Comment

Things to do in Chicago: Chicago architectural river cruise

January 16, 2026September 25, 2013 by Mr Romance

Chicago’s an incredible city. The shores of vast Lake Michigan on its northern edge make it feel like you’re in a coastal town. Its reaching skyscrapers assert the fact that … Read more

Categories Travel Tags American Romance, Chicago, Travel, USA '13 4 Comments

Where to stay in Chicago – W Lakeshore Hotel

May 17, 2026August 21, 2013 by Mr Romance

Staring out at the horizon of Lake Michigan for too long is bad for you. You can lose track of time if you’re not careful and be stuck there in … Read more

Categories Travel Tags American Romance, Chicago, hotel review, Illinois, Travel, USA '13, usa hotels 1 Comment

Chicago Cigar Bar Buster – a tour of Chicago’s cigar bars

January 16, 2026August 14, 2013 by Mr Romance

Chicago isn’t like San Diego. Of course it’s not! What a stupid thing to say! However, I did notice there were a few places in the Windy City that valued … Read more

Categories Cigar Romance, Travel Tags American Romance, Chicago, Cigar Romance, Travel, USA '13 2 Comments

American Romance: Chicago

January 16, 2026August 12, 2013 by Mr Romance

I’ve been looking forward to seeing Chicago for ages. Ever since my mate Anton came here and told me about their special pizzas a few years ago. What we find … Read more

Categories Our Blogging Life, Travel Tags American Romance, beach, Chicago, Flavour Of The Month, Illinois, Travel, USA '13 4 Comments

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