Marissa Krupa

Mid"rest" and Relax - Top 5 Chicago Spas

Unlike the hustle and bustle of New York City, or the rush to hipness of San Francisco, or the posing to look beautiful in LA, Chicago is a laid-back city. Although Chicago boasts a large skyline and even larger lake, daily life in the neighborhoods is genteel in comparison to the coasts. That's great news for your visit. You'll be able to meet locals, and dive into diverse establishments more deeply. One of the best ways to do this is take a spa. ... Full story

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Marissa Krupa Marissa Krupa Marissa Krupa is a 30-something Chicagoland native, returning home after 14 years roaming the world. A graduate of Colorado College in photography, she's going back to her roots with travel journalism. She likes rock climbing, riding motorcycles, telemark skiing, and appreciates the fun irony of being a tourist in her own hometown. Marissa is the founder of an online hope-based video endeavor called The SpokenCoast Project. This is what Marissa looks like while standing in a glass box overhanging the edge of the Willis (Sears) Tower.

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