Julie Middlebrook-Levin
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Julie Middlebrook-Levin
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My Story
For as long as I can remember, travel has always been about where the next great meal would be! Love a great hotel, craft cocktails, hidden gems and local food experiences as a window to new cultures.
Check out my local Chicago recs in this Journal article, The Best of Chicago: Local Fora Advisors Share Their Tips on How to Make the Most of Your Windy City Vacation.
Travel Style
Finding the very best authentic local food and experiences at a destination is what we crave! We drop our bags and hit the ground running (walking and biking, too) to explore everything from street food to Michelin-starred cuisine with cocktails and cultural activities mixed in. I love planning and researching and want travel itineraries to be fun, personal, memorable and not overwhelming. Falling into a luxurious bed at the end of the day is always a bonus!
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Anna Courtney M.
travel to Tokyo
8 days ago
Julie is the BEST advisor when booking a trip! She asks all the important questions to make sure she creates a perfect itinerary and books the hotel of your dreams. She will send you different options so you get to choose your favorite adventures. I was nervous about traveling internationally with my four month old and she put me right at ease! She also knows the best spots for delicious cuisine. Highly highly recommend having Julie plan your trips!
Scott O.
travel to Amsterdam
11 days ago
Amazing! Julie does an amazing job setting everything up and walking us through the process. We were very grateful she was able to make our schedule work out in Amsterdam. We will use her for all of our trips moving forward.
Charles L.
travel to Italy
12 days ago
Charles L.
travel to Athens
12 days ago
Charles L.
travel to Rome
12 days ago
Anna Courtney M.
travel to Tokyo
8 days ago
Julie is the BEST advisor when booking a trip! She asks all the important questions to make sure she creates a perfect itinerary and books the hotel of your dreams. She will send you different options so you get to choose your favorite adventures. I was nervous about traveling internationally with my four month old and she put me right at ease! She also knows the best spots for delicious cuisine. Highly highly recommend having Julie plan your trips!
Scott O.
travel to Amsterdam
11 days ago
Amazing! Julie does an amazing job setting everything up and walking us through the process. We were very grateful she was able to make our schedule work out in Amsterdam. We will use her for all of our trips moving forward.
Charles L.
travel to Italy
12 days ago
Charles L.
travel to Athens
12 days ago
Travel ideas (6)

48-Hours in Miami: 2 Days of Food & Cultural Adventures
If we had to pick one word to describe Miami it might be “Fiery”! This is a city full of passion, from its hot food scene to its vibrant culture, Miami is a city that will leave you feeling energized and inspired. If you only have a couple days in Miami we want to make sure you don’t feel overwhelmed! Here is a two day itinerary that highlights some of our favorite local must-do experiences and places to eat as well as a few insider tips to help you navigate and make the most of your time in The Magic City.

48-Hours in Miami: 2 Days of Food & Cultural Adventures
If we had to pick one word to describe Miami it might be “Fiery”! This is a city full of passion, from its hot food scene to its vibrant culture, Miami is a city that will leave you feeling energized and inspired. If you only have a couple days in Miami we want to make sure you don’t feel overwhelmed! Here is a two day itinerary that highlights some of our favorite local must-do experiences and places to eat as well as a few insider tips to help you navigate and make the most of your time in The Magic City.

Canada Travel Tips: Discover Montreal's Best Food & Culture
We think Montreal is completely underrated and deserves a spot on your girls trip, family weekend away or romantic escape list! The city is bursting with undeniable European influence and culture, amazing food, colorful art, cafe culture, unique architecture, natural beauty and so much more. If you're wondering how to experience Montreal in an authentic way (we’ve got you, we lived in Canada for many years!) Here are six Canada travel tips for discovering the best food and culture in Montreal.

Canada Travel Tips: Discover Montreal's Best Food & Culture
We think Montreal is completely underrated and deserves a spot on your girls trip, family weekend away or romantic escape list! The city is bursting with undeniable European influence and culture, amazing food, colorful art, cafe culture, unique architecture, natural beauty and so much more. If you're wondering how to experience Montreal in an authentic way (we’ve got you, we lived in Canada for many years!) Here are six Canada travel tips for discovering the best food and culture in Montreal.

The Ultimate Honeymoon in Morocco
Morocco is a honeymoon destination for the adventurous couple that want a combination of hanging out and being pampered along with experiences exploring a culturally rich, culinarily delicious and naturally colorful country. We think building a honeymoon based on individual interests and desires is the ultimate way to celebrate your union, and Morocco is a bucket-list, must-see African country that has so many magical experiences to offer. Planning is essential in order to enjoy Morocco to its fullest, and that’s what we do best! We can assure you if we plan your Morocco trip that there will be moments where you may feel like the only two people on earth, and isn’t that the goal of a honeymoon?!

The Ultimate Honeymoon in Morocco
Morocco is a honeymoon destination for the adventurous couple that want a combination of hanging out and being pampered along with experiences exploring a culturally rich, culinarily delicious and naturally colorful country. We think building a honeymoon based on individual interests and desires is the ultimate way to celebrate your union, and Morocco is a bucket-list, must-see African country that has so many magical experiences to offer. Planning is essential in order to enjoy Morocco to its fullest, and that’s what we do best! We can assure you if we plan your Morocco trip that there will be moments where you may feel like the only two people on earth, and isn’t that the goal of a honeymoon?!

Local Food & Culture in Milan
Milan is famed for being the fashion and design capital of the world, but often receives a pass when people are planning their trips to Italy. We are here to tell you this second largest city in Italy deserves a spot on your bucket list for its art, culture and food! Milan is very accessible by train from many other cities in Italy, so is an easy add on to a multi city Italy trip. The hidden places in Milan are what will set it apart from other Italian cities and give you an experience that will have you planning your return trip before you leave!

Local Food & Culture in Milan
Milan is famed for being the fashion and design capital of the world, but often receives a pass when people are planning their trips to Italy. We are here to tell you this second largest city in Italy deserves a spot on your bucket list for its art, culture and food! Milan is very accessible by train from many other cities in Italy, so is an easy add on to a multi city Italy trip. The hidden places in Milan are what will set it apart from other Italian cities and give you an experience that will have you planning your return trip before you leave!

A Taste Journey in Savannah, Georgia
We love to plan trips around food and culture and Savannah has it all. Nicknamed “Hostess City of the South” because this walkable city is full of sweet southern hospitality, cultural experiences and a next level food and beverage scene (“cups to go” are a thing here!) . The only month we might recommend staying away would be August when it is insanely hot. Favorite months to visit are March/April and September/October. We like experiencing Savannah without a car- the city is best experienced on your feet and there is always Uber/Lyft if your legs give out or for any further away destinations you may want to visit.
Here are a few our our favorite ways to savor Savannah.

A Taste Journey in Savannah, Georgia
We love to plan trips around food and culture and Savannah has it all. Nicknamed “Hostess City of the South” because this walkable city is full of sweet southern hospitality, cultural experiences and a next level food and beverage scene (“cups to go” are a thing here!) . The only month we might recommend staying away would be August when it is insanely hot. Favorite months to visit are March/April and September/October. We like experiencing Savannah without a car- the city is best experienced on your feet and there is always Uber/Lyft if your legs give out or for any further away destinations you may want to visit.
Here are a few our our favorite ways to savor Savannah.

A Mother-Daughter Weekend Taste Journey Through Dublin
Dublin is one of our favorite European city break destinations. Three days in Dublin is the perfect amount of time to hit the major sites, soak up the culture and, of course, have plenty of time to experience the pubs/bars, afternoon teas and amazing food! Obviously, Dublin is perfect for any combination of travelers, but we think the food and culture make it awesome for a mother-daughter escape. While summer may be a tempting time to plan your visit, we prefer March to May or September to November when the crowds are gone and you can book restaurants, activities and hotels with a lot less effort and expense.

A Mother-Daughter Weekend Taste Journey Through Dublin
Dublin is one of our favorite European city break destinations. Three days in Dublin is the perfect amount of time to hit the major sites, soak up the culture and, of course, have plenty of time to experience the pubs/bars, afternoon teas and amazing food! Obviously, Dublin is perfect for any combination of travelers, but we think the food and culture make it awesome for a mother-daughter escape. While summer may be a tempting time to plan your visit, we prefer March to May or September to November when the crowds are gone and you can book restaurants, activities and hotels with a lot less effort and expense.

48-Hours in Miami: 2 Days of Food & Cultural Adventures
If we had to pick one word to describe Miami it might be “Fiery”! This is a city full of passion, from its hot food scene to its vibrant culture, Miami is a city that will leave you feeling energized and inspired. If you only have a couple days in Miami we want to make sure you don’t feel overwhelmed! Here is a two day itinerary that highlights some of our favorite local must-do experiences and places to eat as well as a few insider tips to help you navigate and make the most of your time in The Magic City.

48-Hours in Miami: 2 Days of Food & Cultural Adventures
If we had to pick one word to describe Miami it might be “Fiery”! This is a city full of passion, from its hot food scene to its vibrant culture, Miami is a city that will leave you feeling energized and inspired. If you only have a couple days in Miami we want to make sure you don’t feel overwhelmed! Here is a two day itinerary that highlights some of our favorite local must-do experiences and places to eat as well as a few insider tips to help you navigate and make the most of your time in The Magic City.

Canada Travel Tips: Discover Montreal's Best Food & Culture
We think Montreal is completely underrated and deserves a spot on your girls trip, family weekend away or romantic escape list! The city is bursting with undeniable European influence and culture, amazing food, colorful art, cafe culture, unique architecture, natural beauty and so much more. If you're wondering how to experience Montreal in an authentic way (we’ve got you, we lived in Canada for many years!) Here are six Canada travel tips for discovering the best food and culture in Montreal.

Canada Travel Tips: Discover Montreal's Best Food & Culture
We think Montreal is completely underrated and deserves a spot on your girls trip, family weekend away or romantic escape list! The city is bursting with undeniable European influence and culture, amazing food, colorful art, cafe culture, unique architecture, natural beauty and so much more. If you're wondering how to experience Montreal in an authentic way (we’ve got you, we lived in Canada for many years!) Here are six Canada travel tips for discovering the best food and culture in Montreal.

The Ultimate Honeymoon in Morocco
Morocco is a honeymoon destination for the adventurous couple that want a combination of hanging out and being pampered along with experiences exploring a culturally rich, culinarily delicious and naturally colorful country. We think building a honeymoon based on individual interests and desires is the ultimate way to celebrate your union, and Morocco is a bucket-list, must-see African country that has so many magical experiences to offer. Planning is essential in order to enjoy Morocco to its fullest, and that’s what we do best! We can assure you if we plan your Morocco trip that there will be moments where you may feel like the only two people on earth, and isn’t that the goal of a honeymoon?!

The Ultimate Honeymoon in Morocco
Morocco is a honeymoon destination for the adventurous couple that want a combination of hanging out and being pampered along with experiences exploring a culturally rich, culinarily delicious and naturally colorful country. We think building a honeymoon based on individual interests and desires is the ultimate way to celebrate your union, and Morocco is a bucket-list, must-see African country that has so many magical experiences to offer. Planning is essential in order to enjoy Morocco to its fullest, and that’s what we do best! We can assure you if we plan your Morocco trip that there will be moments where you may feel like the only two people on earth, and isn’t that the goal of a honeymoon?!
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