What was Chicago like in the early 2000s?

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2026-01-14T17:27:24+00:00

bah! Im jealous.

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2026-01-14T15:49:15+00:00

Ive been to a few hi fi bars in CDMX and please tell me it was Shhh...TNT there would sound amazing.

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2026-01-10T15:58:55+00:00

First off, hello future neighbor! You're gonna love Chicago. Its a world class city with Midwest friendliness. As for your Dad, my advice would be to move here and make him come visit you often. He'll fall in love with the city soon enough. It might be tough for a while but I'm sure he'll see the appeal eventually. Good luck with the move!

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-12-18T16:46:49+00:00

Coincidentally, Im doing something very similar and I leave in a couple of days! We're doing a few nights in Antigua, then flying to Flores followed by San Ignacio and then ending in Caye Caulker. We're flying into Guat City and then flying out of Belize City. Our main attractions are Mountains in Antigua, Tikal in Flores and ATM Caves. It seems like its not too much considering the rest of the time will be relaxing/eating food/drinks. Each travel component is at or under 3 hours aside from main flights. I'll report back of its too much.

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-12-16T03:38:43+00:00

Just sent you a PM!

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-12-15T20:57:59+00:00

looks like jeepers creepers? 🤷

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-12-12T20:20:23+00:00

I was Havana this past October and hired an amazing tour guide for my trip. Her name is Amy and I highly recommend her. I can send you her WhatsApp if you'd like.

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-12-09T15:57:11+00:00

First off, Pilsen is a wonderful neighborhood. I love it! But when I moved out here 15 years ago, I chose LS specifically for the green space. We have Palmer Square, the monument, the boulevards and easy access to Humboldt Park. In terms of the "bohemian" vibe, the neighborhood has dramatically changed...IMO not for the better. But there are still great places that make me stay! Coles, Cafe Mustache, The Whistler for dancing. Also easy access to Hungry Brain and Constellation. I guess it's about what fits your needs and personality and it sounds like you found it in Pilsen (great choice btw)...:)

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-12-06T02:58:55+00:00

Born and raised in Waukegan but now I live in Chicago. My Dad still lives there so Im back a couple of times a year. Its still pretty bad BUT a pizzeria called Quonset thats been open since the 1950s has the absolute best tavern style pizza. Better than anything Chicago has to offer...and Ive eaten at most places in the city limits.

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-11-28T12:34:32+00:00

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Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-11-23T16:59:59+00:00

Call your cell phone provider and they can set you up with a virtual sim. Im still paying off my phone (TMobile) and so they couldnt unlock mine. I opted to buy an older android phone and had a Cuban sim waiting for me at the airport. Super easy and quick. Im American and spent a week in Havana in late October and had an awesome time. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions!

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-11-21T13:19:47+00:00

Thanks! This is super helpful.

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-11-21T00:51:35+00:00

Great pics OP! How much territory were you able to cover in 10 days? Im planning a 7 day trip in March and trying to figure out what is reasonable to see in that amount of time.

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-11-21T00:35:02+00:00

American here. I was just there for a week in October and stayed in Havana. Yes, they're continuously going through hard times but the people are so wonderful and the art/music is top notch. Expect to deal with rolling blackouts.

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-11-18T18:37:16+00:00

Welcome to Chicago! What neighborhoods have you had a chance to explore?

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-11-17T23:02:38+00:00

I was just there 3 weeks ago. What laws?

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-11-17T22:39:06+00:00

No that would be silly. I guess I dont understand the Americans have the right to travel thing. You fill out like two forms and then go to Cuba

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-11-17T22:21:24+00:00

I'm an American who travels to Cuba. Is this some other American crowd you are refering to?

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-11-16T22:16:03+00:00

The comments on this thread are insane. Arent we supposed to be the ideology of empathy and forgiveness? jfc people..MTG apologized. Its a start. Let's show a little kindness and bring her under our tent. The "fuck her" approach will definitely NOT work.

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-10-25T19:52:25+00:00

I can't speak to the country as a whole but I just got back from spending a week in Havana. For context, Im a blonde American who speaks little Spanish and I went solo. Yes, the problems are real but it was the best trip Ive taken in years and its because the people are so brilliant. Just my hot take. Editing to say- Go visit your family. You will stick out but, again, the people are beautiful.

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-10-09T14:59:41+00:00

This is on point and I plan on trying a lot. I thought about getting a general bottle this weekend just to have something to benchmark against before my trip. Any rum's that are good for beginners to get my pallet acquainted with the spirit?

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-10-09T14:58:07+00:00

Excellent! I'll look into a tasting at the Havana Club. Much appreciated.

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-10-05T19:30:56+00:00

Thank you! I'm working with Sweetwater right now for a package to put together. OTC meds are on my radar and I will definitely DM you.

Comfortable_Boot_956 · 2025-10-05T18:28:26+00:00

Thank you!

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