The Joy of Traveling: Summer 2023

It’s been a while since I posted on this site. As you know life has a magical way of taking over your wants by your needs. Since 2021, I have been taking my photography a bit more seriously. You can say that it has become synonymous with my identity. If you see me in public chances are I will have a camera with me looking for that experience to capture.

Below are cities that I have visited either for personal or business. Nonetheless, I do hope you enjoy this collection of photos and it inspires you to do a bit of traveling for yourself.

I would love to see your traveling photos. Connect with me on Instagram at @frankjuarezartist. All photos © 2023 Frank Juárez.

Rochester, Minnesota

Below is a list of recommended places. 

Recommended place(s) to eat 

ThaiPop

Hollanberry Pannenkoeken

Terza

CRAVE

Recommended place(s) to visit

Mayo Clinic Art Collection

Rochester Art Center

Treedome Records

Recommended place to stay 

Hotel Indigo

Recommended place for coffee

Cafe Steam

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Below is a list of recommended places. 

Recommended place(s) to eat 

The Lakely

Recommended place(s) to visit

200 Main Art & Wine

Revival Records

Color Block & Sculpture Walk

Recommended place to stay 

Oxbow Hotel

Recommended place for coffee

Shift Cyclery & Coffee Bar

Madison, Wisconsin

Below is a list of recommended places. 

Recommended place(s) to eat 

Luchador Tequila & Taco Bar

The Boat House bar & Grill

Recommended place(s) to visit

Farmer’s Market

Chazen Art Museum

Recommended place to stay 

The Edgewater Hotel

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Below is a list of recommended places. 

Recommended place(s) to eat 

Graffiti’s Sports Pub

Polito’s Pizza

Recommended place(s) to visit

Radio KAOS Records

Sojourn’s Bookstore

Stevens Point Sculpture Park

Recommended place to stay 

Holiday Inn Stevens Point Convention Center

Chicago, Illinois

Below is a list of recommended places. 

Recommended place(s) to eat 

Forbidden Root (in West Town)

Recommended place(s) to visit

Gaslight Coffee Roasters

Cleve Carney Museum of Art

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA)

Chicago Truborn

Andrew Rafacz

Rhona Hoffman Gallery

Western Exhibitions

VOLUME Gallery

PLHK

Document

Recommended place to stay 

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

About Frank Juárez’s The Joy of Traveling

Since 2021, I have been publishing posts about my travels. As an art educator, I find it difficult to travel for long periods during the school year. However, when I see small opportunities to get in the car or hop on a plane, even if it is for a couple of days, I’ll pack my bag. Photography has been my way of seeing the world, trying new experiences, making photos that hopefully encourage others to travel, and, frankly, putting myself in a different mindset to continue to be inspired by the places I visit and the people I meet along the way. Each post includes recommendations of places to eat, drink, stay, and visit.

Photos: © 2024 Frank Juárez

2 responses to “The Joy of Traveling: Summer 2023”

  1. H. Buchholz Avatar

    These are great. I’m surprised that that the Eau Claire scenes are my favorite. Especially the bridge pictures. All good stuff!

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