Nightlife, Special events
Chicago Halloween bars, pop-ups, and events 2024
Are you ready for a frighteningly good time this Halloween in Chicago? The city is filled with spine-chilling pop-up experiences, haunted events, and eerily good…
Courtney Vondran
Courtney Vondran is an LGBTQ+ travel writer based in Chicago. Her favorite Chicago neighborhood is Andersonville (surprise, surprise) and her favorite Chicago museum is the National Museum of Mexican Art. Follow for more Chicago recs at Courtney The Explorer blog.
5 posts by Courtney Vondran
Blog, LGBTQ+, Nightlife, Special events
8 LGBTQ+ Chicago Valentine’s Day ideas to celebrate queer love
L is for love and LGBTQ+ this Valentine’s Day in Chicago. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Gay with a partner, a lover, or friends, you’ve come…
Special events
How to celebrate Pride Month 2023 in Chicago
Get ready, Chicago Pride Month is here and (very) queer! There are plenty of ways to celebrate this year, including Pride Nights, drag storytime, music…
Blog, Dining
8 cozy coffee shops and cafes in Chicago
As the weather gets colder, there’s nothing better than enjoying a warm drink and the cozy atmosphere of a local coffee shop. And luckily, Chicago’s…
Blog, Tours & attractions
A solo travel guide to Chicago: top things to do alone
Traveling to big cities alone can be exhilarating — and Chicago is no exception. Whether you’re a solo traveler or in Chicago alone for business,…
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