I used to think that to see lavender fields you had to go all the way to the region of Provence in France. This spring I found out that I had beautiful fields close to home so I marked down on my calendar “visit lavender fields in July”. Why July? Because it’s when this flower […]
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It’s gingham, it’s midi, it has a big bow on the back and it’s currently 50% off. What’s not to like? I have had my eye on this Claudie Pierlot dress since it came out this spring but I decided to wait until the sales because I wasn’t going to be able to wear it
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Segovia is a small city with big heritage. The soaring aqueduct is undoubtedly its most famous landmark and it is probably the most important Roman monument surviving in the heart of a modern city. However, this is not the only jewel of the city. Segovia’s Alcazar looks like a fairy tale castle, in fact, it is
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I’m on a mission to visit all the Royal Palaces in Spain and Palacio Real de La Granja de San Ildefonso had been on my bucket list for a long time. This beautiful 18th century palace is located 10km from Segovia and one hour drive from Madrid which makes it a perfect day trip from
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The weather is wonderful, you’ve got more free time and the city at your feet. So you wonder: how to make the most of it? Worry no more, I’ve got you covered. Today I’m telling you the best places to be in Madrid this summer. If you follow the blog, you know that I’m obsessed
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My traveling style can be defined with just two words: comfortable and stylish. It’s not much different from what I wear every day. I find skirts and dresses really comfy and they are the base of feminine and girly style, my favorite. So that’s what you’ll find me in most days. When I travel, I
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Culture shock is something you deal with when you live abroad. The cultural differences between your native country and your adoptive one can cause stress and accentuate homesickness. The process of recognizing, understanding, and adapting to these differences and changes is called culture shock.There are four stages of culture shock: The Honeymoon Stage: after arriving at
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I organize my trips as much as possible. I like to be prepared beforehand even though some things will have to be spontaneous because you can\’t control everything (although the perfectionist in me would love to be able to do that). Before a trip I outline everything: places to see, the best times to see
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I organize my trips as much as possible. I like to be prepared beforehand even though some things will have to be spontaneous because you can’t control everything (although the perfectionist in me would love to be able to do that).Before a trip I outline everything: places to see, the best times to see those
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We arrived in Valencia, a bike friendly city with pink sunsets by the Mediterranean sea, on a Friday afternoon. We unpacked our bags at the Tryp Oceanic Hotel (which is very close to the City of Arts and Science) and went to have lunch. While doing research to plan the trip I had read that
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