I TOOK A SOLO TRIP TO CHICAGO for...

I TOOK A SOLO TRIP TO CHICAGO... for pizza
Very personal and diary type of vlog. I miss making these. The script of this video came straight from my journal, that's why I love journalling so much. It really helps to preserve some of my raw thoughts and ideas. Great trip overall, hope y'all enjoyed the vlog!
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0:00 intro
0:14 day 0 - packing
1:17 day 1 - flight to chicago
4:39 day 2 - solo date
7:43 day 3 - DEEP DISH DAY
9:55 day 4 - back to nyc bb
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  • @powertrip25
    @powertrip25Күн бұрын

    🎶AND WHEN IM BACK IN CHICAGO I FEEL IT...🎶

  • @Sam_Fu
    @Sam_Fu9 ай бұрын

    Solo traveling is so healing. Good on you for taking initiative to do what's best for you mentally. There's a certain peace you get with solo traveling too. And you learn so much about yourself & gain a lot of new perspectives in life as well.

  • @michellemeyer1649
    @michellemeyer16498 ай бұрын

    Chicago isn’t as violent as the media reports. And Chicago is an amazing food city. It’s just beautiful and the architecture is amazing. I was born and raised in Chicago and I’m so proud of what a beautiful and clean city it is. Deep dish you should Lou Malnatis.

  • @lemon15960

    @lemon15960

    Ай бұрын

    Oh it definitely is as violent as the media says it is. It's just not as much downtown as it is on the south side. You're definitely right about Lou Malnatis tho!

  • @simcat3871
    @simcat38719 ай бұрын

    Love that you enjoyed, but Chicago isn't as dangerous as most people think. Look up crime stats and you'll see we aren't even in the top ten. Media can trick people very easily. Chicago has some rough areas, but so does every other city. Chicago is also filled with diversity, delicious food, beautiful architecture, and really kind midwestern people.

  • @BrentManStrong
    @BrentManStrong9 ай бұрын

    Try the Architectural Tour of Chicago on the river next time you are in town. Best way to see the city and it's beautiful buildings in the shortest amount of time!

  • @tonyccc
    @tonyccc10 ай бұрын

    Glad you are having all these thoughts and get some of them being answered by solo trip! That's life, no matter what age, what stage you are, there are always things bothering us, what matters is how we react to those and choose how to live our life. Cheers!

  • @ABChinese
    @ABChinese10 ай бұрын

    I took my first solo trip recently and I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone. You'll learn so much more about yourself and realize what really makes you happy instead of going with the societal flow. It opens you up to new experiences and meeting new people, but at the end of the day, sharing your best memories with people you love is equally special. Also, downtown Chicago is not more dangerous than any other major city guys... just stay within the 3 highways that border the downtown area. Outside that area... eh, there are some certain bad areas you definitely want to avoid.

  • @user-pb1ic7pi9c

    @user-pb1ic7pi9c

    8 ай бұрын

    Wrong downtown and Northside is bad!!!

  • @Chamiel45
    @Chamiel4510 ай бұрын

    There’s always some things you say in each of your videos that end up resonating with me. When you talked about the fear of lost opportunity of going anywhere without responsibilities like work, pets, plants or s.o. thats something I feel as well especially as I get more busy. Most of my travel is similar to your trip, I go alone but usually visit friends for some of the time, and I definitely enjoy both. I’ve been a bit burnt out on traveling since I’ve been going to so many places lately but this video made me excited to explore new places again!

  • @JuanJuan-nl2bm
    @JuanJuan-nl2bm9 ай бұрын

    Love your mindset and the way you make the video. I always get a lot of motivation and feel better after watching your vlog. Thank u COCO

  • @justindong7413
    @justindong741310 ай бұрын

    glad you were able to get away from nyc and do some healing!! chicago looks like fun, keep up the vlogs :)

  • @vitaminc2775
    @vitaminc27756 ай бұрын

    Born and raised in Chicago. Beautiful city, great food and culture.

  • @peng943
    @peng9436 ай бұрын

    Thank you CoCo for what you have shared. You are always bringing good vibes to people.

  • @mishph
    @mishph10 ай бұрын

    Hey Coco, i cant thank you enough for this video. I wish I saw this sooner during my 1 month long trip last month. I felt so guilty and ashamed throughout the trip for having such free time while being unemployed after college. Peer pressure is real, seeing people around you securing six fig job while you are still clueless and behind in life is not a nice feeling. But, knowing im not alone in this has helped so much, so thank you for this video. We got this!

  • @alexhusko
    @alexhusko8 ай бұрын

    Great video and life perspective. You are beyond your years young lady. I used to go solo to New York from Chicago when I was younger and felt much of the same things you did. Inspired, creative and happy. Not everyone can do this but I highly recommend to, if you can. New subscriber here!

  • @MrThedr1975
    @MrThedr197510 ай бұрын

    glad you liked it out here. i hope you do come back. there are always new things to do out here and places to explore.

  • @joshuasok1927
    @joshuasok19279 ай бұрын

    I literally just booked a solo trip to Chicago for the exact same reasons. Hoping to find it just as fulfilling as you did ~

  • @Angelus33
    @Angelus339 ай бұрын

    I love this sm and relate to every bit of it

  • @kailee1394
    @kailee13948 ай бұрын

    I love your scripts. It’s a beautiful article.

  • @jacobbos2208
    @jacobbos22089 ай бұрын

    great vlog. fun trip! money definitly isn't the #1 factor of life but rather people friends relationships and experiences. your heart will tell you everything you need to know cheers!

  • @robertking1367
    @robertking136710 ай бұрын

    Hi Coco, thanks for sharing your writing and thoughts. It is a big step when graduation ends and the thoughts of what next creep up. Moments come before you as if by a miracle, and you find something which leads to other things. You already know creative people and your spirit and nature is one of creativity, all these magical things intertwine and connections are made. You don't need to worry, you just graduated and things have a way of happening. Wonderful things. It's important to do things like this trip, see new places, explore new surroundings, find a little peace. If you are up to it, may I suggest a trip to the art or stationery store to check out supplies. It was like pure medicine to me, sometimes looking was enough, leaving full of ideas and colours. I draw every day and sometimes little stories appear or characters waiting for me to write their history. I know you'll do well, listen to your spirit and when you need it, let it comfort you. It works for me. My love and support, take care of yourself.😌😇😌

  • @davidmontville4885
    @davidmontville48859 ай бұрын

    2:10 Deep-dish pizza is for tourists. Residents mostly like tavern style (thin crust).

  • @MrNothingButAir
    @MrNothingButAir10 ай бұрын

    Boston is a great place to solo travel as well. There are many buses that goes there from NYC if you haven't been already

  • @richardcooper
    @richardcooper10 ай бұрын

    Happy is Happy :) Great inspiring Vlog Coco

  • @Acr24608
    @Acr246082 ай бұрын

    Love your vibes. New sub here!(and live in the suburbs of Chicago) and still have to lookup places to go for the weekend 😂

  • @OompaLoompa74
    @OompaLoompa749 ай бұрын

    as basically a lifelong resident of this city, watching you visit the places I've known quite well makes me feel sick. I think it's showing me that maybe I should be doing what you're doing. Going out to a different space to enjoy something different.

  • @saintsaens21
    @saintsaens2110 ай бұрын

    Really like your introspective style, reminds me of Kelly Stamps' vlog I just watched too.

  • @Mat-zf3je
    @Mat-zf3je4 ай бұрын

    I love your vibe and your videos so muchhh😍

  • @cocoxu

    @cocoxu

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @carableu
    @carableu10 ай бұрын

    Can you please share the name of your backpack? BTW I love Chicago! Great vid…

  • @ThomasG-nr9pt
    @ThomasG-nr9pt10 ай бұрын

    Was just in Chicago, I would recommend the Giordano's pizzeria for deep dish Chicago style. Was quite good.

  • @Ok-jc3ge
    @Ok-jc3ge9 ай бұрын

    Коко ,привет ,спасибо за субтитры в видео ,очень приятно что ты думаешь о таких мелочах. Влог понравился, теперь тоже хочу попробовать такую же пиццу как в Чикаго 😂

  • @Domey936
    @Domey93610 ай бұрын

    It's so cool! A solo trip is also what I want to take.

  • @jmh086
    @jmh0867 ай бұрын

    going to chicago on thursday. thought about packing a big backpack since i am also cheap, but i gotta bring a winter jacket since it will be cold. paid for the carry on. lol

  • @nakamiyonemura2001
    @nakamiyonemura200110 ай бұрын

    I love this so very much

  • @eonblybubble
    @eonblybubble10 ай бұрын

    coco’s cuteness & jhin's 🦋 = my favorites (*´꒳`*)

  • @cocoxu

    @cocoxu

    10 ай бұрын

    Love ya

  • @MrNothingButAir
    @MrNothingButAir10 ай бұрын

    i love that you like Mcdonald. Every person i meet nowadays detest that place but at least your honest

  • @yangnoo5799
    @yangnoo579910 ай бұрын

    hey coco, you not a lone. Most of Intl students are not getting jobs after grad. Companies are not willing to provide visa sponsor etc. You doing a great vlog anyway. I used to travel alone and explore new thing too. Live more!!!

  • @daleland5791
    @daleland57919 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @uzair7493
    @uzair749310 ай бұрын

    If it helps always remember, With Every Difficulty, There is Relief. Life will have its ups and downs but you have to stay positive.

  • @twowheelsandcroissant
    @twowheelsandcroissant10 ай бұрын

    Love it randomness😂

  • @RE30RN
    @RE30RN10 ай бұрын

    Who here grabs food before watching Coco's videos because we all know full well that it will consist of her eating some good food?

  • @pswar777
    @pswar77710 ай бұрын

    YOURE SO REAL LMAO im thinking of traveling to chicago just for the deep dish

  • @dancedj2k2
    @dancedj2k28 ай бұрын

    Chicago is a wonderful city. It does get a bad rap, but for people who live there, they will tell you the press lies about the city. The food is great, and there is much to do. Over 10,000 types of pizza as well .

  • @VeNoMxSacrifice
    @VeNoMxSacrifice8 ай бұрын

    Ramen San is amazing!

  • @alanwnancy
    @alanwnancy10 ай бұрын

    Really nice trip! Keep Calm and Carry On :))

  • @rremii
    @rremii10 ай бұрын

    what did you order at ramen-san?? that looks delicious omg

  • @wawawho18_adventures
    @wawawho18_adventures29 күн бұрын

    what hotel u stayyed at? i am going to chicago soon i agree - solo travel is awesome!

  • @FCocomilano2019
    @FCocomilano201910 ай бұрын

    I took solo trip from Italy to China and HK2023 april

  • @o13sweetboy
    @o13sweetboy9 ай бұрын

    Im going to Chicago on my own tomorrow..😆

  • @khuongtranle7596
    @khuongtranle759610 ай бұрын

    nice trip in Chicago. Coco is still pretty.

  • @LOLRANDOMx3
    @LOLRANDOMx310 ай бұрын

    one of my greatest fears... traveling alone. I have no sense of direction

  • @travelmanMN
    @travelmanMNАй бұрын

    I might have missed it. What hotel did you stay at?

  • @timothy4545
    @timothy45458 ай бұрын

    I completely understand CoCo. But, the certain members of the news media will say Chicago is dangerous, there are certain parts that are rough, but Chicago is not as dangerous as some in the news media make it out to be.

  • @prawnproductions234
    @prawnproductions23410 ай бұрын

    Coco! Where did you buy your sunglasses?

  • @cocoxu

    @cocoxu

    10 ай бұрын

    Gentle monster!

  • @SpaceTime8285
    @SpaceTime828510 ай бұрын

    7:00 : I thought I just left nyc face. Lol

  • @SoM3KiK
    @SoM3KiK10 ай бұрын

    Hey coco! Do you know anything about joma? He didn't posted anything in half a year

  • @jjmchvlogs
    @jjmchvlogs10 ай бұрын

    ENFJs could neverrrrrr

  • @rileyx09
    @rileyx0910 ай бұрын

    CHICAGO

  • @marcelodealmeida2103
    @marcelodealmeida210310 ай бұрын

    hahahah Traveling for pizza. Fair enough.

  • @jpark28
    @jpark2810 ай бұрын

    Yooooo, I know it wasn't the purpose of your trip, but next time you should leave downtown and hit up the neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Logan Square, etc. Totally different vibes. But glad you got to experience downtown and the heart of the city with amazing weather, and deep dish pizza

  • @Nelle606

    @Nelle606

    8 ай бұрын

    Interesting. I was so excited to see that she and her friend went to Albany Park to eat at Kalbi BBQ instead of sticking to the more tourist friendly areas.

  • @user-pb1ic7pi9c
    @user-pb1ic7pi9c8 ай бұрын

    U got sum balls I'll give u that!!! Alone in chicago aka chi-raq

  • @Waltaere
    @Waltaere10 ай бұрын

    Coco 😃

  • @kungfudunk94
    @kungfudunk9410 ай бұрын

    Love the last saying: I don't care about Michelin. I want deep dish and I want Mcdonalds *paraphrasing*. lastly, six figures doesn't mean they are happy as always and perhaps lack of work life balance .

  • @yuheimiyao2295
    @yuheimiyao229510 ай бұрын

    always mcdonald🎉

  • @xichenli2001
    @xichenli200110 ай бұрын

    Chillax, while you worrying get a 6 figure job. yet i only get 5 figure job, yet still felt happy and success😂

  • @johndonaldson8979
    @johndonaldson89799 ай бұрын

    MIGRANTS are loving these videos, They are excited to make CHICAGO their new home. Work and Housing are abundant in CHICAGO. those restaurants and shopping look incredible! Thanks for the video!

  • @nowicando7651
    @nowicando765110 ай бұрын

    Coco, what happened to JOMA???????

  • @davidmontville4885
    @davidmontville48859 ай бұрын

    5:47 The Bean is 19-years-old. They must have been cleaning it.

  • @r3yuk682
    @r3yuk68210 ай бұрын

    m i too soon or what ? after 11:22 its only dark screen

  • @cocoxu

    @cocoxu

    10 ай бұрын

    it’s a mistake! Sorry fixing rn :)

  • @ctlt-pg4tm
    @ctlt-pg4tm7 ай бұрын

    Thank God you didn't get shot

  • @meilychee774
    @meilychee77410 ай бұрын

    Don't neglect your personal savings.

  • @brbapappa
    @brbapappa10 ай бұрын

    9:50 Sorry don't leave / It hurts when I pee

  • @shawnfong5566
    @shawnfong556610 ай бұрын

    noooo. Wait I heard real chicago people eat the thin slice pizza there. Their thin slice pizza I heard were absolutely nuts and the deep dish is just for tourists

  • @simcat3871

    @simcat3871

    9 ай бұрын

    We still have deep dish for special occasions. The pizza we eat normally though is called tavern style pizza - it's delish

  • @user-pb1ic7pi9c
    @user-pb1ic7pi9c8 ай бұрын

    U didnt do much tho!!! U could have listened to music read a book back in n.y.c!!!

  • @liwe5118
    @liwe511810 ай бұрын

    Why not just take the bus? Sometimes it's cheaper.

  • @Explorerbabe3469
    @Explorerbabe34694 ай бұрын

    No offense, I think you shouldn’t have headphones on while on the streets. You’re not really aware of your surroundings, you would not know if you’re followed by having earphones on! There’s been women kidnapped by having earphones on walking or jogging the streets. Also look around before taking your cellphone out in the streets, if there’s a group of young guys, they might want to snatch your iPhone and run away!

  • @Explorerbabe3469

    @Explorerbabe3469

    4 ай бұрын

    If you’re out of country, like India, do not take cellphone out in the streets. It will get snatched or taken in less than 3 minutes.

  • @BrianBin
    @BrianBin10 ай бұрын

    I envy you are independent and I wish I have your freedom

  • @shineyao8642
    @shineyao864210 ай бұрын

    You are so cute and lovely 😊. Hope to meet you in real person. btw your video is kinda shaky 😅

  • @GOBbluthagain
    @GOBbluthagain10 ай бұрын

    New York and Chicago are equally dangerous … so it’s a lateral move 😅

  • @kaustubhsingh539

    @kaustubhsingh539

    10 ай бұрын

    haha

  • @Sivart713
    @Sivart71310 ай бұрын

    brave for going out to chiraq alone.

  • @jonathanmosher72

    @jonathanmosher72

    9 ай бұрын

    One of the safest downtowns in the country.

  • @Sivart713

    @Sivart713

    9 ай бұрын

    true that@@jonathanmosher72

  • @patricksilva6120

    @patricksilva6120

    8 ай бұрын

    I’m a Chicagoan and I’m sticking up for my beautiful city. Are there bad parts in my city? YES. Is there crime in my city? YES. But there are places to go and not to like any metropolitan city. Great places to go. Great places to eat. Many things to do. So we get a bad wrap. One thing for sure. Democrats are destroying this city.