Happy weekend Monday! I spent the weekend staying with my grandparents and helping them with some tasks, and boy, do they know how to put someone to work – which means things over here were put on the back burner. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make …
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How to Outsmart a Pickpocket: 15 Items with Hidden Pockets
Google “Paris pickpockets” and you’ll receive nearly a million results. The city is famous for its landmarks and pastries, yes, but it’s also famous for something else: pickpocketing. In the months leading up to our first trip to the City of Light in 2014, I spent hours online researching scams and pickpocketing techniques (it’s an …
A Bit of France in Florida: Attending the Pétanque Amelia Island Open
I first encountered the sport Pétanque (also called Boules) when I was researching for my very first trip to France back in 2014. Upon arrival, I witnessed the cutthroat nature and unshakeable camaraderie of the players Michael and I saw in the parks of Paris and so were inspired to attend the largest tournament in …
Traveling Light: Two Weeks in the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium Packing List
Do you have a warm drink handy? Today I’m sharing my packing list for our recent trip to Europe, and it grew quite lengthy by the end, so please feel free to make something and settle in to read (I won’t say no to a mug of mulled wine, so if that’s what you’re making …
The Best Places to Shop in Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp has been synonymous with fashion since the Antwerp Six exploded into the fashion world in the eighties, and the undeniably cool city is worth at least a day trip should you find yourself in Belgium. Granted, a day will only allow you to scratch the surface of the city’s designers and shops, but if …
36 Hours in Luxembourg City
I think we got off on the wrong foot with little Luxembourg. Our journey by train from Amsterdam was met with sudden route changes, extending our transit time to a full seven hours – which meant we were filled with a bit of regret before we even arrived. And though in many parts of Europe, …
Retail Therapy: The Amsterdam Stores That Are Worth Your Time and Money
Shopping no longer holds the key to my heart the way it once did – and as such it no longer holds a strong spot in my travel itinerary, either. However, there is something so fun about responding, “Oh this? I got it in Paris/New York/Amsterdam/wherever,” when someone asks you about your outfit. Our recent …
Fall Travel Style Wish List
Happy Fall! Michael and I are currently in the middle of our first travel in Europe during Autumn – we typically travel in the other shoulder season during May and early June. The weather is still brutally hot at home, but the slightly chillier temps here in Amsterdam have me longing for all things Fall. …
Journal | 9.8.18
Happy Saturday! I always feel like I have to “pay” for a long weekend, and this week was a doozy at work. Nevertheless, we made it! This weekend is all about finalizing everything for my trip to Europe with Michael next weekend. I’m beyond excited but I’m also feeling a little anxious, as this is …
One Airport Uniform, Three Ways: How to always look stylish and feel comfortable at 10,000 feet
You’ve seen it all too often. The grown adult at the airport awaiting their flight wearing the rattiest pajamas and flip flops, causing you to momentarily wonder whether you’ve walked into a public place or someone’s living room. The scene is always jarring to me, particularly after returning from more fashionable destinations, where it may …