Nicole is a Chicago-based writer covering travel, arts and culture, food and booze, gadgets and gizmos, and sustainable lifestyles. When she's not writing, you can catch her at shows (music, art, comedy, theater) around town, grabbing a book from Chicago Public Library, or traveling to some far off land to eat, drink, and either climb a mountain or float in an ocean. You can also find her on Twitter @nicoleabruce.