At the end of July I visited my brother in Denver, Colorado and although I’ve already got two guides on the magical place, I knew I had to do another one because honestly - it is one of my favorite places ever. Every time I visit, it gets better… and better… and I want to move there. So freaking badly. One day I’m sure but until now, I love my apartment in Chicago way too much to leave ...
Chickpea Travels: Chickpea’s Guide to Denver
Hi, friends. It’s been a minute since I wrote a "Chickpea Travels" post but I'm inspired to do a HELLUVA lot more this year. I’ve been thinking about how I really miss writing travel guides for you. I love nothing more than when someone asks me my favorite spots in a city, especially my own. When I read travel guides or someone’s top recommendations in their home town, I want to know what they get ...
The Chickpea’s Guide to 48 Hours in Denver
Hi, friends! Happy almost August. I truly can't even believe the summer is almost over and to top it off, this is the first summer where I won't have to worry about going back to school in the fall. What a weird feeling. Last summer, I was so wrapped up in two jobs and family matters that I didn't have the opportunity to travel anywhere. I knew that this summer I definitely wanted to at least get ...
Chickpea Travels: Denver, Colorado – Day 1
My brother moved to Denver this past August and ever since I've been dying to find an excuse to come out here to visit him. Around November my mom suggested that I head up to see him right after Christmas and spend New Year's here. It's funny looking back on that because at first I was hesitant and now as I'm sitting in the airport waiting on my delayed flight... I can't imagine if the last week ...