Location
Chicago, Illinois
Expertise
Solo travel, Midwest destinations, Chicago food and bar scene
- Kayla was born and raised in the western suburbs of Illinois, just outside of Chicago, giving her an insider's perspective on all the best things to do in her hometown.
- Kayla's favorite spot for an amazing view of Chicago is LondonHouse Chicago's rooftop, a luxury hotel in the "Windy City."
- Kayla's favorite childhood memories were attending the Taste of Chicago food festival with her dad.
Experience
Kayla Brock is a travel journalist and photographer with more than six years of experience covering Black culture, solo travel, and Midwest destinations. Born and raised in Illinois, she spent 22 years exploring nearby Chicago, developing an intimate knowledge of the city's neighborhoods and cultural institutions. She highlighted Chicago's South Loop Hotel in the historic Bronzeville district while covering Black-owned hotels for Condé Nast Traveler, where she also held a staff role managing the publication's social media account. Kayla has also contributed travel content to Essence, Business Insider, and Matador Network. After briefly living in Portland, she returned to the Chicago area, reaffirming it as her home base.
Education
Kayla has a bachelor's degree in international journalism from Richmond American University in London.
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