OUR VISIT TO CHICAGO & FLIGHT HOME | CHICAGO TRAVEL VLOG 2022

[@alwaysblake148]

Was going stay at the Robey, but after your bar experience, I've booked the Peninsula. Great video as always!

[@TioTony74]

The Peniinsula is one of my favorite hotels anywhere !! If it’s nice out, you should also try to eat outdoors at their restaurant “Shanghai Terrace”.

[@daniellowry1856]

Knowing you enjoy visiting Italy have you been to island called Sardinia which has beautiful beaches and nice shops and great people,also enjoy your blog.

[@simondavey7787]

Some memories in those walks through Chicago. That city does a special brand of cold!

[@roxydiaz1]

Estelle’s is such a staple in the city. I remember hanging out there back in the 90’s and they would have live entertainment. Hope you guys enjoyed your Chicago visit

[@FilipinosaAmericavlog]

Nice , thanks for the visit in Chicago. Hope you enjoy your stay in all places you visits. Yes, the snow is so much , be back during summer for more colorful, more fun next visits.

[@Jetwayboy91]

Summer Time Chicago is the best!!! You'll have to come back when its not cold!

[@RJHadleyFlorida]

I enjoyed your visit to my former home town. I took Carvelle to her 1st Chicago visit and stayed at City Suites on Belmont I agree with another poster: the architectural boat tour is fabulous

[@LRDreaming]

Looks like you had a great time, shame about the issue with the hotel. You both look so happy when you get back to the warmth of Florida!

[@LIFEbyFrancesco]

Haha yesss, we were so happy to be back home and with our dogs :)

[@CynLG]

I love watching y’all! Thank you for sharing.

[@robcook7627]

Hi guys! As always, enjoyed another one of your videos! Next time you are in Chicago, take one of the river cruises. They are very nice way to see a lot of Chicago and learn a lot of history about the city. Some of the cruises go out into Lake Michigan for a while before returning to the river. Glad you had a great trip!

[@lisaanderson8235]

I live in Michigan, and I'm very impressed with Francesco holding up so well in Chicago in January as a Floridian!! 😁👍The cold and wind is no joke. 🌨️🌨️🌨️Yay for Garrett's popcorn!!

[@jessicacobbs7602]

Glad you got to enjoy Chicago and see John’s family. Love that John brought along his Disney Cruise back pack… and didn’t forget it at the airport! 😉

[@totallytania7978]

"Friend Time..." So thoughtful, Francesco!🤗

[@billhanson7944]

Two good videos and a chance to visit Chicago again where we had 5 great days with sun in September. Always fun traveling with you! See you in Portland one day.. Oregon not Maine.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing again your visit here in Chicago. Yes, true Chicagoland will always say Sears Tower!! We just do!! The old department store Sears started here in Chicago many years ago. Just like Walgreens Drug Store is from Chicago. And you guys were walking across the Chicago River right there near Wacker Drive. Cool.

[@SharingtheRoad]

We were just in Chicago and had a phenomenal time! We were spoiled with warm and sunny days even though it was winter (though I feel like you probably got to experience the true winter feeling in the windy city which is nice). We had a blast vlogging around Chicago, it's a great city! Wishing you many more safe travels in 2022!

[@davidmahon5269]

Honestly, Chicago winters tend to be sunny and light on snow. The cold is real - you'll notice that one of John's relative had her coat partially open and no headgear. That's because 25F and above is definitely a nice balmy day in January.

[@alexthomas9584]

It's a trade off- I love Florida from October through April-... I'll keep my winters because I can't do FL summers... Glad you guys had the courage to brave the cold!

[@chelzilynn828]

Garrett’s popcorn is the best! I agree with John, it’ll always be the Sears Tower and not Willis ha ha!

[@andyjackson4766]

Great vlog as always Boys. I have never considered Chicago for a trip but it actually looks great fun, that said I will give the Roby a miss after your experience! Stay safe

[@htvsean1]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you had a good time. I visited Chicago once in the winter and I think its the coldest place on Earth. This is coming from people that live in the north east were it gets pretty cold and snowy in winter. The cold hits different in Chi Town! Luv watching you guys!

[@LookNBeef]

JOHN APPEARS TO BE A GREAT GUY....EXPECIALLY WITH MUCH PATIENCE.....CONSIDERING YOU HAVE GONE OVER THE TOP.....AND BLINDED IN LIFE

[@tedsgirluk736]

Great video. Never been to Chicago so I enjoyed seeing it. Thank you

[@katrinamclemore4563]

Besides that one incident it looked and sounded like a blast! I'm happy you had a fun and safe travel. Can't wait for the next vlog 🖤

[@pathamilton1204]

You need to come back to Chicago in the summer. So much more to do.

[@jbar_85]

I love Chicago - been there three times! Winter, spring, and Fall- very nice! Early fall was well worth it!

[@toddsiefert2863]

Colectivo is actually a Milwaukee coffee roastery with an outlet in Chicago. I live in MKE, but my daughter lives in Chitown so get down there often. Both cities very close by train,

[@LIFEbyFrancesco]

Good to know! Thanks for the comment :)

[@CynLG]

I’ve never been to Chicago. Loved living vicariously through y’all.

[@jacquelinehenseleit6007]

This was nice to see you guys have time with John's family in Chicago. Toronto got hit with a snowstorm on Monday and it's been minus 20 C

[@skyangelthefan]

Today, I am flying from Chicago to Montreal and it is -11 degrees in Montreal 🥶.

[@garyjeffries1041]

I'm in Oshawa Ontario city just this morning did snow sidewalk removal such a better difference

[@joannedefalco8789]

Sitting in my cold Florida city watching you play in the snow!!!

[@markc3565]

Wow, Chicago is beautiful! Thanks for the vlog.❤️

[@neresq]

Another fun video. You guys walking along Damen past Wicker Park. -- love. I know each and every one of those buildings. If you go again and return to that area, especially if you go in better weather when you can sit outside, you should try Big Star (which you had to walk past to get back to The Robey from the Park) for some really tasty TexMex. Also, did you get to go to the awesome Colectivo coffee shop at corner of Damen and Division? It opened in 2019 and, with its huge fireplace to keep you cozy while you enjoy their delicious coffee and fresh (not defrosted) pastries, it quickly became a fave in our family.

[@wilburhill2299]

Thanks for taking us to the chill. Noting like Florida though. Home sweet home!

[@pullformore]

Ha ha ! I am currently wearing Santal 33! I was flying to Chicago on BA in First in December, and the crew member looking after me smelled incredible, so I asked him what he was wearing. I bought a bottle online. It really is lovely.

[@LIFEbyFrancesco]

YESS!! It's my new favorite scent. I love it so much lol.

[@chuck3700]

After working in the service industry for over 45 years it is so disappointing to hear stories of incredibly poor service. I am glad you and John were able to handle the situation much better than the team that they had working there. Just think about how many people are going to hear that story through your family and your KZbin channel. The best part of a trip is coming home to your dachshunds! Thanks for sharing your adventures. Steve Chuck and Fritz

[@marylynngallant5168]

Goofy, however, I love my Sears Tower fridge magnet..will always be the Sears Tower.❤️

[@kristypaul8067]

Love watching your vlogs around Chicago

[@DD-ee2nv]

I had to laugh when you said it was cold in the 20's. When I lived there 3 years ago during the polar vortex, it was 20 degrees below zero. It was ridiculously cold.

[@jbar_85]

I visited there with that same one. I’m from south Florida- so when is the next time I’m going to experience something like that lol!

[@nancyhope-landon9185]

So happy you got the Garretts! I hope it was the Chicago mix. The snow I saw in your video was all the snow I need to see for this year :)

[@LIFEbyFrancesco]

It was the Chicago Mix :) So good!

[@MJK1965]

I'm glad you enjoyed Chicago, Francesco. You caught us on a warm day. 😁 Sears Tower!!! 😁 I hate the snow.

[@amcgee85]

Chicago! I LOVE Chicago!

[@stevencipriano3962]

Wow visting Chicago in winter and is was cold...shocker... Sort of like when I visited FTL in August and could not believe it rained every day as was so humid you couldn't enjoy you time outside...thank god I live in London

[@juliemorse4082]

I am glad that the both of you guys had a great time in Chicago yes I live in Massachusetts and it gets very cold here and it's snows here and it's only 13 degrees here today

[@qjb75]

It is awlful experiencing bad customer service when you work in the same industry! I am a flight attendant too and have a benchmark standard when I am paying for a service. Nothing over the top.... just friendly, helpful and polite which I always reciprocate as a customer. I hope this incident has been brought to hotel management's attention. Great vlog too btw... loved the short-lived snow fight lol 😆

[@larrypicard8802]

I worked in the sleeping car with Amtrak for 32 years. I went to Chicago all the time from DC, it was a three day trip. The name of the train is the Capitol Limited.

[@quericopapa]

Hello guys! Glad you had a great time in Chicago. It seems that your hotel was well located, places to eat and shops. Even though with the little difficulty at the bar/restaurant, glad you didn't let that mess up your trip. Mia and Gio really missed you guys. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Stay safe. Hugs

[@glennkennedy441]

Another good one! Keep em comin !

[@eddieflxible379]

11:40 - Have u or john ever considered taking the Amtrak from Miami to NYC or maybe the Amtrak AutoTrain from Sanford to DC area, just to try it out ? You can relax in coach, Business, or First Class / Sleeper Bedroom accomidations.

[@johncaserio2525]

Francisco, you and John are such a great example of a gay couple in America. Thank you for all that you do💕

[@derrickyoung7449]

Dinner looked really good

[@bluelithium9808]

Great video, I felt cold watching it.

[@nonatosanchez4789]

Love your blogs I follow you did you both fly nonrev with United stay warm safe n keep enjoying life n your travels

[@newchef6554]

Amazing video as usual ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ronaldcuieii4775]

Hi guys!! Very very nice🤗🤗😃. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!

[@derrickyoung7449]

I don't miss the snow..at all...

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Hi to the both of you. You guys were here in Chicago on a good trip and it was cold here. But as of today Saturday I see that it maybe cold down there in Florida. So be safe down there for this weekend.😊😊

[@KuyintoB]

I am the person who says I'm good in cold weather, but this is the second year in a row that the cold has effected my mood and seem to suck the life out of me so, yeah a little warm weather, (not oppressive heat) is a good thing. I am glad you all had a good time and the one incident didn't leave a bad taste for the entire trip. You need to go back in Spring now.

[@gbriank1]

Yeah, definitely stay in Boystown next time you're in town. Better off at the Hawthorne Terrace

[@peterbynoe9457]

What experience see snow videos on point

[@derrickyoung7449]

Love my florida 🌞

[@geedavia1785]

*Y'all stayed in my old neighborhood.* I stayed on the street Wicker Park, but closer to Walgreens on Milwaukee ave. WP is a great Neighborhood... *Bro Definitely needs to come in the summer.* *Chgo in the Summer is a different vibe. He'd enjoy it.*

[@emeliapayton3032]

It is hard to get bad food in Chicago, thank goodness you got the Garrett's popcorn 🍿!

[@joseseijo7960]

John is chills goals too (for me at least!).

[@CivicBAPilot]

Great vlog! So good seeing John more and so sorry about the whole douche at the bar!

[@jazbenz9933]

Everything you said Francesco is spot on right🙌🏼 Definitely Chi is better enjoyed during Spring & Summer. Hopefully you'll be able to see & do much more on the next visit; like visit Sears tower (Willis) & get on the ledge - there are nice eateries on the Mag. I'm sure John can help lead the way. When you guys arrived at Ft. Lauderdale & said it's 60 degrees that made me wanna fly to FL 🌴 for the weather & to see my family, most lived in Chgo years ago but they are now very happy & content in warm FL. 😃 Good Vibes~See you guys on the next one 👍🏼

[@wmichaelh29]

San Francisco says hello and brrrrrrrrr. There's something about Chicago that's really special. Maybe it's being at the water. Beautiful city. I was in customer service all my working life. That manager should be thrown into a snow drift and the entire staff needs retraining. You must reach out to upper mgmnt to relate your experience or it will continue on to other customers. This happens when in-store staff is allowed to run a business. Maybe like your pilot ordering another double martini. But then the sun out on a cold Chicago day is a great combination. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Love ya.

[@Jay-gs4pc]

After see this vlog, I definitely wanna visit Chicago.

[@dianeschroeder3980]

Hi guys, amazing Vlog! I could never survive that Chicago weather, I’m a Palm Springs girl all the way❤️👍✈️

[@neresq]

Chicago locals don't mind the snow as much as they mind the many months of gray skies without sun. You were lucky that you had two days with sunshine.

[@ChinaDollTravels]

I saw snow ❄️ too except I was in Iceland 🇮🇸 glad you was able to get breakfast downstairs and to get 20% off at the cafe

[@LIFEbyFrancesco]

Yes!! I need to go to Iceland!

[@ChinaDollTravels]

@@LIFEbyFrancesco next time you and john should go!

[@janetwarren5901]

It looks like you had a great time, it's such a shame you had that nasty experience at the bar though! Gio and Mia looked so happy to see you again😁

[@derrickyoung7449]

Looks so cold 🥶

[@aldredlee3577]

Oh yeah! 600th thumbs up! 👍🏽

[@explorewithefrain7305]

I am sorry you experienced that lobby drama. For some reason Chicago is more fun to visit in the summer! Le Labo can keep that fragrance. I got Paco Rabanne cologne cheaper at duty free in EWR!

[@isabellarose2923]

Thanks for the great vlog once again. And how absolutely ridiculous on the vaccine card ordeal. Wow what is the world coming to, I’m sorry you all had to experience that. And also thanks again for the mention of La Labo!!! I looked it up and have actually seen it before but never tried it. We will have to try it. If you liked that I’m sure you would love Penhaligons!!!!! They sell perfume and cologne that are unisex and their fragrances are superb!!!! We treat ourselves to a bottle once a year!!!! They sell it at saks fifth avenue and stores like that. The scent we love is Luna!!!! Your mum would love it!!!! It’s not offensive and one of their most popular scent.

[@mariannechamness3595]

Next time your at O’Hare let me know, I work there now. Would love to met you both.

[@celiastallings4602]

hi guys i love seening ya'll travel blogs

[@skyangelthefan]

John is extra cooler because he is from my hometown...He has the Chicago vibe. Today, it is 23 degrees in Chicago and I have a trip to Montreal that it is -11 degrees 🥶. Next time you visit Chicago, At O’hare.,..United has an employee and family premium access no waiting in line just show your KCM card. Yes, Chicagoans dislike our Winter because our 3 other Seasons are the best times to be in Chicago.

[@karynlangley8705]

I want to call the manager and see if I’ll be allowed with my Jansen J&J card. 🤣 What uninformed jerks. Glad you had fun! Safe travels always!

[@ethan02135]

Travelling by city is so nice and easy in cities, here in DC we have a pretty good metro system (until a couple months ago) and its easy to use and get around most of the city on. Loved these Chicago vlogs and glad you had a great time!

[@emg926]

Washington DC Metro is so easy to use and clean compared to or EL

[@contrailer]

Loved watching this! :)

[@donb4301]

My pet peeve (and I am totally Vaxed) is that i was also accused of having a fake Vax card. My question is who is training these people what is proper? Glad you all had a good time.

[@worldofmoneychronicles237]

Hi Fracesco & John! You guys are awesome!

[@LIFEbyFrancesco]

Hi!! Thanks so much :)

[@patrickdeady410]

Just missed you guys in chicago! I am currently in medellin, Colombia thanks to one of Francesco's earlier videos! My trip to Europe got cancelled and I booked Columbia as my replacement! Flew on American Chicago to Miami and then onward to medellin. Had a three hour delay in miami and I have to say American did not seem to handle it well! But getting to where you're going is half the fun, right!?? I may try the Robey in chicago when I return next weds! I am getting in late and they look like a fun place close to the el! Thanks for your vlogs, I learn something from them!!

[@ernestjohnson9464]

Awesome video!!!!

[@cd72]

Come to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada....it can get to -45 degrees and sometimes even colder with windchill....u AINT seen nothing yet....ha ha ha

[@romania4712]

Wow, the game vax card deal was very weird. I feel badly for John's sister. I had the J&J as well and mine says the same thing. I didn't realize this could happen. Great trip!

[@derrickyoung7449]

Thats crazy...omg....

[@MJT2366]

I was gonna ask you if you were gonna go to PP. There’s also a great Breakfast spot called Yolk that you gotta try, if you hadn’t 😀😀!!

[@laepitt821]

That hotel would be getting a letter concerning the way you were treated if it were me. They needed to handle that much more professionally for guests paying good money to stay there. Otherwise looked like a fun trip. I enjoy a little cold weather but I don’t know if I could live in the snow again.

[@leighlitz2481]

Glad you enjoyed Chicago. It’s definitely colder in Chicago than NY. I hope you weren’t crew on the MIA to the LHR flight that had to return to MIA over a mask. Craziness!!!

[@mstraction]

I love 1st class seats on United flights....especially the 777 plane...because of the pandemic are they still serving food in 1st class?? Smart to sit in the front of the 1st class section you have 1st choice of entrees available...

[@sroge35]

First comment on this vlog👌🏼

[@LIFEbyFrancesco]

WOO HOO :)

[@lyndaplancarte4895]

Glad you both had a good trip and enjoyed your time in Chicago!!...John grew up in Chicago but out of curiosity, was there a reason he moved to Florida?...did he want a warmer climate?...glad your furbabies were happy to see you!!...thank you for sharing your travels with us!!...stay safe!!

[@marjcameron312]

Gin & tonic, yes.

[@TheyCallMeFouts]

Manhattan also requires your vaccination card for dine in…also anyone else wonder if the Miami to London flight that got turned around the other day had everyone’s favorite flight attendant on it?

[@LIFEbyFrancesco]

Thankfully I was not on that flight lol

[@erichill612]

What a cool hotel. Will definitely check it out next time I'm in Chicago. I love the old homes and the architecture.

[@terireid651]

What is Garrets? What scent did they have for shampoo? I looked up La Labo and there is a store near me in Newport Beach. I noticed on the website there was Basil and so on. God bless.

[@maryryan674]

Garrett’s Popcorn. Very famous and addictive.

[@LIFEbyFrancesco]

They have Santal 33 Toiletries from Le Labo.

[@sweetcaroline7252]

Hello There....chicago is a beautiful city. What hotel yall stay at

[@ChinaDollTravels]

2:40 I been following you in IG for years and always find out first before the KZbin vlogs lol 😝

[@LIFEbyFrancesco]

aw yay! Thanks for the support! I still remember meeting you at Hollywood Studios :)

[@ChinaDollTravels]

@@LIFEbyFrancesco me too! Hope to meet you again soon at Disney or on one your flights!

[@carlosleon1501]

Hi you guys no new videos? Miss you videos keep your good work!!

[@LIFEbyFrancesco]

New video out now :)