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CHICAGO IS THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD!

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea almost a decade! Follow me @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

5 Reasons You Should Visit the Windy City🌃
1️⃣The food is second to none. Really. We got people from all over the world serving up… THE BEST cuisine.
2️⃣Chicago is a walkable city. You can get anywhere on foot, by train, or bus… not only that, it’s on a perfect grid system so it’s hard to get lost.
3️⃣Chicago has beautiful architecture. The Great Chicago Fire gave the city an opportunity to remake itself.
4️⃣Chicago has world class museums! The Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, and the Adler Planetarium are some of my faves.
5️⃣Chicago has a lot of green space. There’s a lot of parks and beaches to enjoy!

Have you ever been to Chicago?

#chicagogrammers #chicagoblogger #femaletravelbloggers #chicagoillinois #autumniscoming | Chicago travel, visit Chicago, visit Illinois, Chicago downtown, autumn in Chicago, fall in Chicago, best destinations in fall, best destinations in autumn

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CHICAGO IS THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD!

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea almost a decade! Follow me @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

5 Reasons You Should Visit the Windy City🌃
1️⃣The food is second to none. Really. We got people from all over the world serving up… THE BEST cuisine.
2️⃣Chicago is a walkable city. You can get anywhere on foot, by train, or bus… not only that, it’s on a perfect grid system so it’s hard to get lost.
3️⃣Chicago has beautiful architecture. The Great Chicago Fire gave the city an opportunity to remake itself.
4️⃣Chicago has world class museums! The Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, and the Adler Planetarium are some of my faves.
5️⃣Chicago has a lot of green space. There’s a lot of parks and beaches to enjoy!

Have you ever been to Chicago?

#chicagogrammers #chicagoblogger #femaletravelbloggers #chicagoillinois #autumniscoming | Chicago travel, visit Chicago, visit Illinois, Chicago downtown, autumn in Chicago, fall in Chicago, best destinations in fall, best destinations in autumn ...

HEAT MAKES YOU STUPID🤪

[Hi! I’m Gina and I lived abroad in Japan and South Korea almost a decade! Follow me @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

No, really. Science has proven that when temperatures are hotter students constantly score lower on tests.

High temperatures take a toll on our brains making us aggressive, impulsive, and dumb.

A single degree change in temperature can affect the way neurons fire, and in turn, how the brain performs.

I love autumn and can’t wait for my favorite season!

#autumntravel #autumncollection
#autumnvibes🍂 #autumnismyfavorite #autumniscoming

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HEAT MAKES YOU STUPID🤪

[Hi! I’m Gina and I lived abroad in Japan and South Korea almost a decade! Follow me @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

No, really. Science has proven that when temperatures are hotter students constantly score lower on tests.

High temperatures take a toll on our brains making us aggressive, impulsive, and dumb.

A single degree change in temperature can affect the way neurons fire, and in turn, how the brain performs.

I love autumn and can’t wait for my favorite season!

#autumntravel #autumncollection
#autumnvibes🍂 #autumnismyfavorite #autumniscoming ...

Tag a friend you’d like to bring with you!✈️

[Hi! I’m Gina and I lived abroad in Japan and South Korea almost a decade! Follow me @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

#solotravelingisfun #solotravels #solofemaletravel #femaletravelbloggers #travelmoreworryless

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Tag a friend you’d like to bring with you!✈️

[Hi! I’m Gina and I lived abroad in Japan and South Korea almost a decade! Follow me @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

#solotravelingisfun #solotravels #solofemaletravel #femaletravelbloggers #travelmoreworryless ...

Bukcheon Hanok Village is overrun with tourists.

[Hi! I’m Gina and I lived abroad in Japan and South Korea almost a decade! Follow me @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

Residents have been complaining about noisy tourism. Seoul Metropolitan government has issued an order of no tourists in the area after 5pm.

If you want an amazing photo here, get up at the butt crack of dawn otherwise you’ll have to do a @photoshop job.

Instead of fighting with other people to get a photo and enjoy the area, go to @green_mile_coffee.

You’ll get all the Hanok Village vibes without…. 5 million people on top of you.

📍ADDRESS: Seoul Jongno-gu Gahoe-dong 11-49
서울 종로구 북촌로 64 1층,2층,3층(루프탑)
🧭NAVER MAP: https://naver.me/IgJNWHQr
☕️COFFEE COST: 5,000won - 7,000won

#seoulkorea #visitseoul #koreatravelguide #travelkorea #seoultravel #seoultrip

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Bukcheon Hanok Village is overrun with tourists.

[Hi! I’m Gina and I lived abroad in Japan and South Korea almost a decade! Follow me @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

Residents have been complaining about noisy tourism. Seoul Metropolitan government has issued an order of no tourists in the area after 5pm.

If you want an amazing photo here, get up at the butt crack of dawn otherwise you’ll have to do a @photoshop job.

Instead of fighting with other people to get a photo and enjoy the area, go to @green_mile_coffee.

You’ll get all the Hanok Village vibes without…. 5 million people on top of you.

📍ADDRESS: Seoul Jongno-gu Gahoe-dong 11-49
서울 종로구 북촌로 64 1층,2층,3층(루프탑)
🧭NAVER MAP: https://naver.me/IgJNWHQr
☕️COFFEE COST: 5,000won - 7,000won

#seoulkorea #visitseoul #koreatravelguide #travelkorea #seoultravel #seoultrip ...

WHY YOU SHOULD DRESS UP WHEN YOU TRAVEL.✈️

Coming from a former airline employee. Follow me @ginabearsblog for more travel tips.

1️⃣Better treatment - How you dress says a lot about you. When you dress up at the airport, you get better treatment from the cabin crew and sometimes freebies like drinks and upgrades.
2️⃣Dressing up boosts your self-confidence and makes you feel good.
3️⃣You’re communicating to your fellow passengers you’re kinda awesome!
4️⃣Dressing appropriately helps save space in your luggage.

Rule of thumb… don’t dress in anything that would make you feel like a swamp monster in front of your crush.

As someone who is single, I never know who I might run into. Maybe. Just maybe my future partner notices me because I look pretty and wants to talk to me.

Do you dress up at the airport or are you mostly a sweatpants person?

#solotravelingisfun #solotravels #femaletravelbloggers #solofemaletravel #travelmoreworryless #travelreelsoninstagram

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WHY YOU SHOULD DRESS UP WHEN YOU TRAVEL.✈️

Coming from a former airline employee. Follow me @ginabearsblog for more travel tips.

1️⃣Better treatment - How you dress says a lot about you. When you dress up at the airport, you get better treatment from the cabin crew and sometimes freebies like drinks and upgrades.
2️⃣Dressing up boosts your self-confidence and makes you feel good.
3️⃣You’re communicating to your fellow passengers you’re kinda awesome!
4️⃣Dressing appropriately helps save space in your luggage.

Rule of thumb… don’t dress in anything that would make you feel like a swamp monster in front of your crush.

As someone who is single, I never know who I might run into. Maybe. Just maybe my future partner notices me because I look pretty and wants to talk to me.

Do you dress up at the airport or are you mostly a sweatpants person?

#solotravelingisfun #solotravels #femaletravelbloggers #solofemaletravel #travelmoreworryless #travelreelsoninstagram ...

1. I will not get into arguments - My choice is not a debate. And no, I will not change my mind.
2. I will not ignore that women are mostly responsible for child rearing, working, and maintaining the household.
3. I will not ever protect my peace - Ladies and gents… I struggle very much with anxiety and depression. A quiet house and peace is what I need.
4. I will not be irresponsible - I have a lot of health issues and it SUCKS. Passing that on to another human to suffer along with me is cruel.
5. I will not stop thinking my opinion on how having kids is a choice - And I sure asf hope you’re prepared to be the best parent because that child is yours… FOREVER.
6. Will not pretend I don’t love my child-free life.
7. I will not date someone who wants children. This is a deal breaker for me. Everyone deserves what they want in life and I will not resent someone/have someone resent me because our values weren’t aligned.
8. I will not stop traveling solo. It is a form of self-love and discovery. I need it so I can function.
9. I will not stop triggering people with my opinions, I guess.

#childfreelife #childfreebychoice #childfreemen #childfreedating #travelreelsoninstagram #femaletravelbloggers

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1. I will not get into arguments - My choice is not a debate. And no, I will not change my mind.
2. I will not ignore that women are mostly responsible for child rearing, working, and maintaining the household.
3. I will not ever protect my peace - Ladies and gents… I struggle very much with anxiety and depression. A quiet house and peace is what I need.
4. I will not be irresponsible - I have a lot of health issues and it SUCKS. Passing that on to another human to suffer along with me is cruel.
5. I will not stop thinking my opinion on how having kids is a choice - And I sure asf hope you’re prepared to be the best parent because that child is yours… FOREVER.
6. Will not pretend I don’t love my child-free life.
7. I will not date someone who wants children. This is a deal breaker for me. Everyone deserves what they want in life and I will not resent someone/have someone resent me because our values weren’t aligned.
8. I will not stop traveling solo. It is a form of self-love and discovery. I need it so I can function.
9. I will not stop triggering people with my opinions, I guess.

#childfreelife #childfreebychoice #childfreemen #childfreedating #travelreelsoninstagram #femaletravelbloggers ...

Planning a trip to South Korea?🇰🇷

Here are some travel tips you need to know!
1. You can get a T-Money card at Incheon International Airport.
2. @tluggage_ko has cheap luggage storage and luggage delivery options.
3. The best places for first time visitors to stay are Myeongdong and Hongdae.
4.Consider investing in the Discover Seoul Pass. It gives you a free ride on the AREX which is the high speed train into Seoul.
5. There are so many unique cafes in Seoul! Seriously, it’s a culture.
6. Dress up in Seoul. Seriously. People like to look their best.
7. Try Korean beauty treatments at @whoospa. For hair go to @thedays_dean, for nails go to @salon_de_mari_ and for eyelash extensions go to @lash_kim_
8. Korean food is damn delicious and super cheap. Also, chopsticks are on the inside of the table.
9. Comment travel tips and I’ll send you my guide on everything you need to know to travel smoothly in Korea.

#seoulkorea #visitseoul #visitkorea #koreatravelguide #koreatravel

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Planning a trip to South Korea?🇰🇷

Here are some travel tips you need to know!
1. You can get a T-Money card at Incheon International Airport.
2. @tluggage_ko has cheap luggage storage and luggage delivery options.
3. The best places for first time visitors to stay are Myeongdong and Hongdae.
4.Consider investing in the Discover Seoul Pass. It gives you a free ride on the AREX which is the high speed train into Seoul.
5. There are so many unique cafes in Seoul! Seriously, it’s a culture.
6. Dress up in Seoul. Seriously. People like to look their best.
7. Try Korean beauty treatments at @whoospa. For hair go to @thedays_dean, for nails go to @salon_de_mari_ and for eyelash extensions go to @lash_kim_
8. Korean food is damn delicious and super cheap. Also, chopsticks are on the inside of the table.
9. Comment travel tips and I’ll send you my guide on everything you need to know to travel smoothly in Korea.

#seoulkorea #visitseoul #visitkorea #koreatravelguide #koreatravel ...

HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD BOOK THAT EARLY MORNING FLIGHT⬇️

According to me, who used to work for an airline.

[I’m Gina and I lived abroad in Japan and South Korea almost a decade! Follow me @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

1️⃣Early morning flights have less chance of getting delayed.
2️⃣Less turbulence!
3️⃣More cabin space.
4️⃣Better chance of making standby. (Trust me, there’s always someone who misses their flight.)
5️⃣Early morning flights are usually cheaper.
6️⃣The plane is cleaner.
7️⃣Flight crews are more attentive.

Do you pay extra for the later flight or prefer the earlier one?

#solotravel #solofemaletravel #femaletravel #femaletravelbloggers #travelreelsoninstagram

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HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD BOOK THAT EARLY MORNING FLIGHT⬇️

According to me, who used to work for an airline.

[I’m Gina and I lived abroad in Japan and South Korea almost a decade! Follow me @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

1️⃣Early morning flights have less chance of getting delayed.
2️⃣Less turbulence!
3️⃣More cabin space.
4️⃣Better chance of making standby. (Trust me, there’s always someone who misses their flight.)
5️⃣Early morning flights are usually cheaper.
6️⃣The plane is cleaner.
7️⃣Flight crews are more attentive.

Do you pay extra for the later flight or prefer the earlier one?

#solotravel #solofemaletravel #femaletravel #femaletravelbloggers #travelreelsoninstagram ...