travel and tourism – Tour Through A Lens

On May 12, 2021
In Chicago For One City Insights Post Covid Travel
Tags: City trips, helpful tips, Hire a Local, Packing for a trip, Post Covid travel, travel and tourism, Travel anxiety, Travel planning, Travel tips, trip planning, Urban environments, visit Chicago, Visiting big cities

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5 Tips For Reintroducing Yourself to Big Cities and Urban Environments

Reopening is happening! You are eager to travel again (YAY!) Does the thought of visiting a big city and the urban environment give you a bit of anxiety? Maybe before COVID, you felt a bit intimidated by the sounds and tall buildings but comfortable sticking to the tourist maps…and now? Now, the thought of crowds and touching things lots of people touch and being close to others and…well, you get the idea.

On July 18, 2017
In All Things Chicago Chicago For One
Tags: bespoke tours, Chicago, Choose Chicago, ecophiles, Photo tour, Photography, solo travel, things to do in chicago, top attractions, Tourism, travel and tourism, unique experiences, urban exploration, urban photography, wayfaring

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Special Chicago Features

In recent weeks, Tour Through A Lens has been both a source of information and a highlight of a “Top Eco-Friendly Things To Do in Chicago” list. When I started this company, I wanted to give visitors a reason to really explore the urban environment, the beautiful architecture and cityscapes of Chicago with someone they […]

On March 21, 2017
In All Things Chicago Chicago For One City Insights Events
Tags: 2017, appreciate art, artists worldwide, Chagal, Chicago, Choose Chicago, Cloud Gate, Crossing, graffiti, light installation, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Midwest, murals, Navy Pier, Photo tour, Picasso, public art, public transit, sculptures, special events, The Bean, travel and tourism, unique, walking tour, Year of Public Art

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2017: Chicago’s Year of Public Art

Chicago’s Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have designated 2017 the Year of Public Art with plans for special community projects, art festival, youth programs and more. Of course, this announcement has me a bit excited. Here is a link to the City of Chicago’s Year of Public Art Schedule. […]

On October 18, 2013
In Events
Tags: Architecture, architecture biennial, Chicago, Chicago Architecture Foundation, explore, historic buildings, OHC, Open House Chicago, Photo tour, private spaces, public spaces, St. Adalbert's Church in Pilsen, Travel, travel and tourism, urban living, walking tour

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Chicago Opens Its Doors To The Public!

One of my favorite events in Chicago happens tomorrow and Sunday, October 19 & 20, 2013: Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago!!! Why is it on my favorite list…and should be on yours? Approximately 150 buildings around the Chicagoland area open their doors to the public giving tours, sharing their history and, in some buildings, […]