In 2016, I lived out of a backpack. I spent 11 months visiting 37 countries around the world, falling in love with travel, and breaking my heart wide open.

But City Hike was born well before my around-the-world adventure. It started in Chicago, at home — when two friends and I decided that we could combine our three favorite activities: walking, eating, and exploring.

There are countless adventures to be had on the other side of the globe — and I hope and plan to chase down a lot of them. But there are also so many amazing places to explore right around the corner. City Hikes can take you anywhere and everywhere — and they bring me endless joy.