See, Live, Eat
A Travel, Food & Culture Blog by Chris Sarcletti
I’m Chris Sarcletti—a traveler and writer based in the Chicagoland area. See, Live, Eat is my blog where I share the places I visit, the food I sample, the trails I hike, and the music that tends to follow me wherever I go. I also touch on a few other parts of life that fit naturally into my experiences—like movies, health and fitness, and whatever else I pick up while exploring.
If you enjoy exploring beyond the obvious or discovering stories rooted in real experiences, you’ll feel right at home here.
Travel & Exploration Blog
Scenic Routes, Hidden Trails & Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel
Food, Fitness & Local Culture
Meals, Movement & the Everyday Experiences That Define a Place
Food and movement shape so much of how I understand the world. Whether I’m trying a memorable dish, visiting a neighborhood brewery, or exploring a city on foot, these everyday moments form a deeper connection to the places I visit. This part of the blog brings together the meals, active experiences, and cultural snapshots that add richness to every trip.
I write about food in a way that ties it to the surrounding environment, and I explore fitness as a natural part of travel—whether that’s hiking, walking, or just staying engaged with the world around me.
Music, Movies & Pop-Culture
Music, Film, & Cultural Touchpoints That Shape Each Experience
Music and film shape the way I see the world and how I connect with the places I visit. In this section, I share playlists that are perfect for a particular setting, dive into classic albums and genre-focused deep dives, and break down “best ever” film lists that span everything from thrillers to war dramas to explorations of a director’s standout films.
These cultural anchors stay with me. My travels often intersect with a song lyric, a fleeting image from a film shot at a location I visited, or the memory of where a specific song was played in a movie scene. My personal map of soundtracks and screen moments adds color to the stops I make along my journeys.
Together, these touchpoints add a richer layer to travel–one that makes every experience easier to feel, remember and revisit later.
My Books
Travel Stories From 25+ Years on the Road
My books capture more than two decades of travel across North America and six continents.
They focus on overlooked details, meaningful encounters, and stories that offer a deeper, more personal look at each destination. If you enjoy the blog’s perspective, you’ll find that same spirit throughout my published work.
Whether you’re discovering my writing for the first time or revisiting familiar stories, my books offer a companion to the journeys shared here on the blog.
