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Sharing My City: Bloghouse Chicago

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//  by Lisa 9 Comments

Sharing My City at #Bloghouse Chicago

BlogHouse Chicago

For those that know me or are regular readers, you know how much I love my adopted city of Chicago. So much so that I consider myself an unofficial ambassador to the Windy City, singing its praises during my travels to all those I meet. Honestly. I told so many about this city…I think I should get a cut of those tourism dollars. 😉 So many of us who live here, love it and become ambassadors, it’s a good cycle. Not only was I traveling the world and learning so much, I was thrilled to share my love of this city and teach others around the world about what a great place it is to visit.

Chicago Skyline
Chicago skyline from my private jet ride!

So when I took on the role of project manager of Bloghouse Chicago 2014, I was super excited, not only to just organize this great event, but also to welcome newcomers to my gorgeous town. I don’t usually write about blogging itself here, but this case is special because it mixes my new career with my love of this city.

Lisa Lubin Chicago
Playing tour guide – photo credit Lindsay Buckley

What is Bloghouse?

Blogging Workshop
A typical scene of bloggers…blogging!

Bloghouse is an intense and intimate three-night travel blogging workshop/retreat.  Chicago was our fourth one (after Spain, Toronto, and Dublin) and a huge success (if I can say so myself, but I did hear it from others!). In a nutshell, travel bloggers, who are serious about their work and ready to take it to the next level, apply and are selected to come attend for an all-inclusive weekend which includes small workshops on everything from writing and photography to WordPress, social media, and how to really make money blogging. We all live in the same ‘house’ for the entire time and everyone gets personal one-on-one attention plus the fact that we all become friends. It’s a very nurturing weekend with no one ‘better’ than anyone else and always leaves everyone feeling very good. I like it!

Travel Bloggers
BlogHouse Chicago 2014
Bloghouse Chicago
We made it!

And just as good as the conference felt, so did sharing my wonderful and gorgeous city. We were able to enjoy a travel Industry cocktail party at the ‘view-tiful’ Vertigo Sky Lounge atop the Dana Hotel, took a fabulous electric boat ride on the Chicago River thanks to Chicago Electric Boat Company, and had an amazing meal at Mercadito thanks to one of our main sponsors, Gogo Inflight which is also based in Chicago.

Electric Boat Ride
Bloggers on a Boat!
Sunset on Chicago River
Sunset on the Chicago River with the Chicago Electric Boat Company

And one of the best parts? We were able to stay all together in an amazing graystone mansion in the heart of Lincoln Park, one of Chicago’s great neighborhoods. It’s always great to have travelers stay local and get the feel of actually living in Chicago. FlipKey hosted us in our sweet digs at Villa D’ Citta, an Italian “Villa” with all the trimmings including a fully-stocked kitchen with overflowing Intelligentsia coffee, a panini press, scrumptious breakfasts (the best french toast I’ve ever had!), and get this, a wine tap in the wall. Yes, free-flowing wine on tap.

Villa D' Citta Exterior
Villa D’ Citta Exterior

 

Villa D Citta Grotto
Amazing back ‘grotto’
Villa D Citta Chicago
Villa D Citta Front Parlor
Villa Grand Tuscan Suite
Grand Tuscan Suite

Good luck to all our amazing ‘graduates:’

  • Francesca Mazurkiewicz – TheWorkingMomsTravels.com
  • Anne Lowrey – PartTimeTraveler.com
  • Ryan Zieman – RyanZieman.com
  • Brad Bernard – MyWanderlist.com
  • Susan Schwartz – BestBitsWorldwide.com
  • Mindi & Daryl Hirsch – 2foodtrippers.com
  • Jenny Marshall – AThingForWords.com
  • Nick Huggins – NicksTravelBug.com
  • Lindsay Buckley – FrugalFrolicker.com
  • Beth Williams – BesudesuAbroad.com
  • Amber Hoffman – WithHusbandInTow.com
  • Chanel Brown – CulturalXplorer.com
  • Kristin Francis – SouvenirFinder.com

 

Hands in!
Hands in!
Woot!
Woot!

Can’t wait for the next one. If you are interested in signing up or know someone who may be, get on the list! Sign-up here to find out where the next one will be!

 

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About Lisa

Lisa Lubin is an established travel/food writer and photographer, three-time Emmy® award-winning TV producer, video consultant, and travel industry expert. After more than a decade in broadcast television she took a sabbatical, which turned into three years traveling around the world. She created this blog in 2006. Lisa also owns LLmedia, a media & video consulting business. Her writing and photography has been published by American Way, Hemispheres, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, West Jet Magazine, Scandinavian Traveler, Orbitz, and Luxury Las Vegas. Her book, The Ultimate Travel Tips: Essential Advice for Your Adventures, is available on Amazon.

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  1. Chanel | Cultural Xplorer

    June 18, 2014 at 10:51 am

    BlogHouse was a lot of fun and getting to know your city was a lot of fun as well. Thanks to you and the Navigate Media team and collaborating companies for making Chicago BlogHouse great!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      June 28, 2014 at 5:42 pm

      Thank YOU Chanel for making it so great. We had such a wonderful group. Always feels really good. Let me know if you make it back here!

      Reply
  2. Sue Reddel

    June 18, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Sounds like a terrific experience for all. Glad you got to showcase our great city!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      June 28, 2014 at 5:43 pm

      I was SO proud and excited to show off our GREAT city!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Katie

    June 19, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    You had me at “free flowing wine on tap”. Where do I sign? 😉

    Reply
    • Lisa

      June 28, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      ha ha! Not sure we’ll be so lucky at the next one!

      Reply
  4. Cathy Sweeney

    June 20, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    Well, that sure looks like it was a lot of fun — and productive. The villa looks amazing. I get so homesick looking at your great photos of Chicago — what a wonderful city!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      June 28, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      It really is a very good, positive vibe at BH! And, i’ve never met a Chicagoan that doesn’t love it! You are no exception! 🙂

      Reply
  5. John

    June 25, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    Appears to be like a fantastic encounter for all. Grateful you got to display our excellent city! The apartment looks awesome.

    Reply

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