Get in the picture 101: Why a thoughtful selfie can help elevate your personal brand
A good selfie is more than just a snapshot of who you are. It’s a celebration of your personality and the journey you’ve taken. Treat...
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Jun 14, 20225 min read
Can you really skip town for a whole month?
If you’re craving something different, feeling stressed, or grieving like I am, it’s a good idea to plan a trip. For some people, that...
Jun 10, 20221 min read
As seen in: Do Airbnb and Vrbo back up their vacation rental guarantees? Here’s what you shoul
Written by Christopher Elliott Special to USA TODAY June 10, 2022 Vacation-rentals_-Do-Airbnb-and-Vrbo-really-back-up-their-guarantees_Do...
Mar 16, 20221 min read
As seen in: What to consider before traveling to Europe
Washington Post March 16, 2022 What to consider before traveling to Europe By Christopher Elliott From the article: Amy Boyle, a...
Feb 24, 20222 min read
California Dreamin’ on such a winter’s day
If you know me at all, then you know I am a California girl at heart. When I need a reset, I head to the West Coast any chance I can. For...
Jun 23, 20211 min read
Summer Newsletter 2021
Summer Newsletter is out now – https://bit.ly/2S95spo #SummerNewsletter
Apr 22, 20203 min read
Lesson from Ghana – Meet Nika (32/52.2)
Meet Nika: In her own words… “Thankfully before being shelter-in from Covid 19, I took the trip of a life-time. For the first time in my...
Apr 1, 20203 min read
The sky’s the limit – Meet Katie (29/52.2)
Meet Katie: In her own words… ©Amy Boyle Photography 2020 “Imagine a little girl, three years old, stretched out on her back in the...
Mar 21, 20201 min read
Chicago streets amid start of shelter in place 3/21/20
Here’s a glimpse of well known normally bustling streets of Chicago on Saturday morning 3/21/20 – ©Amy Boyle Photography #2020 #empty...
Dec 18, 20193 min read
Smile at youthful audacity – Meet Karyn 14 of 52 Phenomenal Women (Year 2)
Meet Karyn: In her own words… ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “Sometimes not having a specific plan for your life can have a funny way of...
Sep 19, 20191 min read
I travel because…
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Annita Thomas for her radio show recently. Talking all topics travel. Please give it a listen...
Aug 28, 20193 min read
Is There a Joiners’ Anonymous? – Meet Barbara 51 of 52 Phenomenal Women
©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 Meet Barbara: In her own words… “Is There a Joiners’ Anonymous? My uncontrollable joining was surely...
May 29, 20194 min read
Oh the places you’ll go – Meet Kenna 38 of 52 Phenomenal Women
Meet Kenna – In her own words… ©Amy Boyle Photography 2019 “When I was 6 months old my 100 year old great-grandmother held me on her...
Apr 23, 20191 min read
Birds of a feather
“She decided to free herself, dance into the wind, create a new language. And birds fluttered around her, writing “yes” in the sky.” ...
Nov 28, 20183 min read
My Kind of Town (Chicago Is)”… Meet MJ 12 of 52 Phenomenal Women
Meet MJ: (@mjtam) ©Amy Boyle Photography 2018 In her own words… “It was 1999 when I first stumbled writing online. I was in the fashion...
Oct 3, 20182 min read
One mile at a time; this dedicated walker is one to remember: Meet Dani – 4 of 52 Phenomenal W
Meet Dani: We met years ago through our local parish. Both of us were volunteering and supporting our church/community at large. I’ve...
Jun 25, 20183 min read
Outdoor family travel Episode #4 – Traveling light.
Why leave home if you’re just taking your entire house/condo/apartment with you? ©Jeff Boyle What did your packing list look like the...
Jun 18, 20184 min read
Outdoor family travel Episode #3 – The right stuff
©Jeff Boyle ©Jeff Boyle We’re not talking about that movie from the 80’s about the Mercury astronauts. Or the insulating spray foam in a...
Jun 18, 20181 min read
O my – What a thrill!
What a thrill it is to be in the July issue of Oprah Magazine 📸 Being able to call these and the other #Omaginsiders my friends has...
Jun 11, 20184 min read
Outdoor family travel Episode #2 – Planning the ideal outdoor trip is impossible.
Hope you caught the first installment of our new outdoor family travel series. Have you figured out just how far your clan was willing to...
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