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November 19, 2021

Seismic 4.0: Return of the House and Techno Vortex Squid

Before I dive in, a little about my history with all things EDM. Until last year, I had been to one single EDM show in my […]
October 29, 2021

Round Two at Seismic Dance Event 4.0

What if you got to go to your favorite music festival twice in one year? Well, we’ve got some great news – Seismic Dance Event will […]
September 9, 2021

ARC Music Festival Makes House Music History

Looking back on this past weekend, the first inaugural ARC Music Festival feels like a dream. Between the lineup, the production, and the afterparties, next to […]
August 23, 2021

Defected Croatia 2021: House Music Heaven

As we met fellow travelers in Croatia, many asked why we came all this way. It was obvious to us: a house music festival, what else? […]
August 22, 2021

ARC Music Festival: Not the Fest Chicago Wanted, the Fest Chicago Needed

With the rise of boutique music festivals in recent years, it’s about time Chicago was graced with one curated specifically for house and techno lovers in […]
July 8, 2021

Heading Home to Defected Croatia

2021 is the year of the comeback for many festivals, and Defected Croatia is no exception. Instead of sitting around during the pandemic, the festival devoted […]

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May 8, 2019

A Guide to Guatapé

Visiting El Peñol and Guatapé was our favorite part of the entire trip in Colombia. A top the giant rock at El Peñol, I was in […]
April 23, 2019

Minca, Santa Marta, and Tayrona National Park

This Northeast region of Colombia offers beautiful mountain views, gorgeous beaches, and jungle hikes. If you have a limited time in this region but still want […]
April 19, 2019

Top 6 Things to do in Cartagena

Colombia has recently become a huge tourist destination, with Cartagena being one of the top cities people choose to visit. Being situated on the Caribbean coast […]
March 21, 2019

3 Days in Seattle

If you want to make the most of your time in Seattle, then saddle up. We have the itinerary for you! My friend Amanda and I […]
January 30, 2019

Partying In Pag

The bus ride from Zadar to Pag reiterates my love and obsession with Croatia. It’s breathtaking. The mountains and countryside on my right and the ocean […]
January 24, 2019

Conquering Challenger Point

Quacking ducks blast me awake at 4:19am. (That alarm sound never gets old.) I’ve been filled with anticipation since we drove over to camp at the […]