Our blog is filled with fun stories and little-known facts about special places.

• Celebration
• Culture

Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Chicago

Chicago’s Chinatown is one of the largest in North America, so naturally they put on a memorable event and parade for Lunar New Year.  It all kicks off from the intersection of 24th Street and Wentworth at 1pm on February 13th. Also known as Spring Festival, it’s the most important festival in China and many […]

February 9, 2022

• eATLAS

The plus-sides of living and traveling during a pandemic – by Kelly

Kelly is a traveling enthusiast and certified tour guide based in Chicago working remotely as a nomad as often as possible. When not fostering partner relationships with the guest experience-based app, eATLAS, she enjoys making new friends from around the planet hosting guests as an Airbnb host and leading walking, food, kayak and virtual cooking […]

February 1, 2022

• Celebration

Exploring the secrets of Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is one of many traditions that have their origins in ancient rituals. Back then, civilizations took season predictions very seriously because of the impact on farming.  The origins of Groundhog Day reach back to centuries ago, and far across the Atlantic Ocean. February 2nd has been a significant day for ancient and modern […]

January 31, 2022

• Activities

Ice Skating Through Chicago: 5 Cool Ways

By Jill Madison – Growing up in the Midwest, ice skating was an integral part of my childhood.  There was a pond a couple blocks from my house and every winter it would freeze.  Once the ice was thick enough, one of the neighborhood dads would clear the snow for us while the park district […]

January 27, 2022

• eATLAS

The eATLAS Social Media Team’s New Year’s Travel Resolutions

We are very excited for 2022, and hope that everyone will achieve their goals throughout the year. Here are some of our travel resolutions, which focus specifically on those journeys we would like to do with you in the coming year.  Take more walks Given the current pandemic situation, walking around  cities has become one […]

January 24, 2022

• Environment

Trek deep into the forests of Cook County Preserve District

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is a beautiful natural reserve located less than 30 minutes away from downtown Chicago. Take advantage of the season and check all the winter events they have now! For more than 100 years, some Americans have been conscious of their natural resources and the necessity to properly manage […]

January 24, 2022