tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19993732529647017032024-03-13T05:17:04.462+01:00PastellicsPastellics is my personal blog about fashion, beauty, trends, travelling and all the other things I love.Imkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03000287224217029654noreply@blogger.comBlogger258125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999373252964701703.post-78063694400276609532022-03-18T18:59:00.008+01:002022-03-18T23:47:17.674+01:00Travel guide: When in Rome<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyveDa9W9-GAVb77DYk8ptHpR2Dh8D3bAeoddf58qGlW6W-XE63xWSuRUUKG1SeOxGneVN5soj_HBw34cqhBDMGBa21E5CD9-gPARuIABwmQwFg_bdgAvebapwsOC4TDVu9VpWkLaK1okOHryu_TTUpQ46w0rg7WQsPEHFiBDOtcjtMDiD2aHwbMvxg/s3024/ROME-5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyveDa9W9-GAVb77DYk8ptHpR2Dh8D3bAeoddf58qGlW6W-XE63xWSuRUUKG1SeOxGneVN5soj_HBw34cqhBDMGBa21E5CD9-gPARuIABwmQwFg_bdgAvebapwsOC4TDVu9VpWkLaK1okOHryu_TTUpQ46w0rg7WQsPEHFiBDOtcjtMDiD2aHwbMvxg/s16000/ROME-5.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><br /><div>In February 2022 my boyfriend and I flew over to Rome for a long weekend of gorgeous views, the best food and an overall wonderful time in the Italian capital. It was my first time in the city, but in 3,5 days we managed to see so many things Rome has to offer. <b>If you're staying 3 or 4 days like we did, this guide will help you to coordinate your visit.</b></div><p></p><div>We flew to Rome on a direct flight, arriving at Fiumicino airport in the evening, and went straight to our hotel. We stayed at <b>Hotel Villa San Pio </b>which we booked through Booking at a very interesting rate. I absolutely recommend this hotel as the value for its money is amazing: our room was very spacious and even had a big terrace, the staff was very friendly and helpful, and the location was great too: the hotel is on a quiet street, but only a short walk away from all the touristic hotspots. </div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;">Day 1</span></b></h2><div><br />We started off our day bright an early, but not without having a nice Italian breakfast: <b>espresso and a cornetto con crema</b> to get that energy you need to walk around a city all day. I wanted to see as many monuments as possible on my first day in Rome, as I simply couldn't wait to finally see them with my own eyes. We started with the <b>Colloseum</b>, the <b>Forum Romanum</b> that's right next to it and <b>Palatine Hill</b>. </div><div><br /></div><div>We wandered around the city, discovering so many beautiful places, before arriving at the <b>Trevi fountain</b> just before lunchtime. I think that of all the beauty there was to admire in this city, the Trevi fountain really was the one that impressed me the most. How a devine work of art can lift up a small and seemingly insignificant square is so impressive!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you're looking for good food around this area, then <b>Piccola Bucco</b> is the perfect place, only two minutes of walking from Trevi. We arrived at noon on the dot, and it was a good thing we did, because the restaurant filled up super quickly. We shared a burrata with mortadella to start off the food party, and then had one of the most incredible pizzas I've ever eaten - couldn't recommend this place more!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4pDrVFTu2iuEw59XHBB0bSe80P9YrVnOGknMI1evtz7mgu0lS655fNK2OiQpab3PpnwHKcUWsRD2RZcZOI3D--QAOVgXgypsOfWpgp-RoCg7eHdwKSPaMX05Qlyk0LRl_uaS2LU7hwl3RTSL8MDbyVqiQ4qlV6rD1sRn0_n9RnNwqG3H9n-FNqMI3Q/s2048/ROME-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4pDrVFTu2iuEw59XHBB0bSe80P9YrVnOGknMI1evtz7mgu0lS655fNK2OiQpab3PpnwHKcUWsRD2RZcZOI3D--QAOVgXgypsOfWpgp-RoCg7eHdwKSPaMX05Qlyk0LRl_uaS2LU7hwl3RTSL8MDbyVqiQ4qlV6rD1sRn0_n9RnNwqG3H9n-FNqMI3Q/s16000/ROME-3.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In the afternoon we walked around the city some more, ending up at the famous <b>Villa Borghese</b>. It's the perfect place for a lovely walk around the huge parc and is actually shaped like a heart. Can it get any more romantic? We enjoyed the orange and golden hues of the sunset in Villa Borghese, the perfect break from all the walking we did on our first day in Rome. </div><div><br /></div><div>We ended our day with another amazing restaurant called <b>Luciano</b>, which is quite close to Piazza Navona. This place is a bit fancier than the other restaurants we've been to, but it's still super affordable and most definitely worth it. I do recommend that you book in advance, especially on the weekend, because the place tends to get very busy. Their cook, Luciano, also known as Rome's carbonara king, really does deserve his title, because the pasta carbonara we had was out of this world! <br /><h2><b><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;">Day 2</span></b></h2></div><div><br />On our second day in Rome we went to the <b>Vatican</b>, which we'd booked quite a few days in advance to avoid the long lines everyone warned us about. And we were indeed very happy to have pre-booked tickets, because we were able to access the museums very quickly instead of waiting in line for two hours! We ended up spending our entire afternoon wandering around the extensive galleries the place offers. We of course went to discover the <b>Sistine Chapel</b>, which was just as beautiful as I'd imagined, and my boyfriend and I spent a good thirty minutes just sitting in the chapel, admiring Michelangelo's work of art. </div><div><br /></div><div> After the Vatican Museums we were craving Italian food (of course) and went to a small restaurant that sold fresh pasta, which was just a five minute walk from the <b>St. Peter's Square</b> (which was amazingly impressive as well by the way). The lunch place we went to is called <b>EGG Pasta Fresca</b> and offered just a handful of different dishes, all of them super fresh and delicious, so definitely a must-do when you're visiting Vatican City! Unlike most of the restaurants around the Vatican, it is quiet and modest and the homemade pasta was only about 6 euros, so this is definitely a hidden gem I can recommend!</div><div><br /></div><div>During our afternoon in the Vatican we went to visit <b>St. Peter's Basilica</b>, also a definite must-do, as it was by far the most impressive church building I've ever visited. We also spent some time sitting in the sun on a terrace with a glass of wine, watching people walk by, before wandering over to the <b>Castel Sant’Angelo </b>and its beautiful bridge. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PVEOqHdgSqBqS6G-w8-DWSsqilO6VNWLER6tFsaqeRD6fqjtbjCU7_JTrAdL2tGhTI2fLThMJZn3czXOvJtKmnczSfN1_kpfgEspxNhyBeWXvF1tZl_A4TWKpgcnB5TqqhZH_BpTpWFM7tXJEW6JKYcTitGUUSdMc9q-_FlMKmVL-kK9BXGDR4AoXg/s3021/ROME-8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PVEOqHdgSqBqS6G-w8-DWSsqilO6VNWLER6tFsaqeRD6fqjtbjCU7_JTrAdL2tGhTI2fLThMJZn3czXOvJtKmnczSfN1_kpfgEspxNhyBeWXvF1tZl_A4TWKpgcnB5TqqhZH_BpTpWFM7tXJEW6JKYcTitGUUSdMc9q-_FlMKmVL-kK9BXGDR4AoXg/s16000/ROME-8.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>In the evening we went to a local restaurant quite close to our hotel, since we were so tired from our day of walking around the Vatican, called <b>Osteria Fratelli Mori</b>. I had fettuccine with guanciale and artichoke and my boyfriend had the classic rigatoni all'amatriciana. We were about the only non-Italians there and the place was buzzing with life and laughter; the atmosphere was amazing and the food was beyond delicious!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhrdqf-GGKX57HLdJjf1dDbGj1A4TuBR-mFDDE6e-dc_wrgeH86FmGy6zPLmWdbJjvy8NL8wEa-8rlAvt_-GY_at3Hei8Y39Ujt4EsdMUK0b4S-jusI-pS5Sm-AAQ_dExBDHB0N9KcOTSuV5xeiTcTV4iWvSN99mBgqU9LlP9Ydt4tcKQmcLzb8judAQ/s2048/ROME-7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhrdqf-GGKX57HLdJjf1dDbGj1A4TuBR-mFDDE6e-dc_wrgeH86FmGy6zPLmWdbJjvy8NL8wEa-8rlAvt_-GY_at3Hei8Y39Ujt4EsdMUK0b4S-jusI-pS5Sm-AAQ_dExBDHB0N9KcOTSuV5xeiTcTV4iWvSN99mBgqU9LlP9Ydt4tcKQmcLzb8judAQ/s16000/ROME-7.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><h2><b><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;">Day 3</span></b></h2>On our third day in the city we still had some Rome hotspots to see and food places we wanted to try. We started off our day with a trip up the <b>Spanish Steps </b>and wandered around all the luxury shops that surround the square where the steps are located. We also went to the Pantheon, another impressive building of Rome, and had lunch on the steps in front of it. We went to <b>All’antico Vinaio</b> just before noon, and I'm glad we went quite early, because by the time it was our turn, the line behind us had already tripled! Then again, I understand the hype, because the focaccias were <i>so</i> good, I wanted to go back and order a couple more, just to try every single one of them! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyuUqBJL4oR-XkR6P-cZuCjTjHDD57CW8D5zTbmRgRndqn2ZTsX73yNUWC_GuV5YAZb1taLlnRFkXoyoJkSPdZtoC6aZkw3e-luY2KxS6X-DPfoAoGxuIZfDgW3mjVPdcfsihyc_l1fBoTEXDmPfgkrpPcijp4Zlnp68L1CI-yo2ohmpAR8s0MMRXNg/s2048/ROME-9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyuUqBJL4oR-XkR6P-cZuCjTjHDD57CW8D5zTbmRgRndqn2ZTsX73yNUWC_GuV5YAZb1taLlnRFkXoyoJkSPdZtoC6aZkw3e-luY2KxS6X-DPfoAoGxuIZfDgW3mjVPdcfsihyc_l1fBoTEXDmPfgkrpPcijp4Zlnp68L1CI-yo2ohmpAR8s0MMRXNg/s16000/ROME-9.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div><br />During the afternoon we wandered around some more, stopping for an ice-cream at <b>Giolitti</b>, reportedly the oldest ice cream parlour in Rome and conveniently located next to the Pantheon. After our gelato we went inside the famous <b>Rinascente</b>, an Italian department store offering a range of high-end brands. We really liked admiring all the beautiful items that were sold here. The place also has a rooftop bar which we didn't visit, but that looked so nice to have a drink.</div><div><br /></div><div>And because the weather was so nice, we decided to continue our walk along the Tiber river and have another ice-cream, this time a more contemporary place called <b>La Romana</b>. I had a scoop of <i>biscotto della nonna</i>, which was so creamy and delicious, I really couldn't recommend it more! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXsXmMYwMMVYtt-g__kRTAhqPxMcgJVL1j32jDdDxZiNepVnndvJEcgUsQnmftJun2P2ZNus9FxQFjAc0itE2nxpwQ6M6TRyXTRNyyOlPJWkfLk7065rpf8PMpe038b-NZwUU8_zI0SGuwalbnwQGLYTyv3JPhBaboj-FJnkU2KNa1Z79Rvsn2yHATg/s2048/ROME-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXsXmMYwMMVYtt-g__kRTAhqPxMcgJVL1j32jDdDxZiNepVnndvJEcgUsQnmftJun2P2ZNus9FxQFjAc0itE2nxpwQ6M6TRyXTRNyyOlPJWkfLk7065rpf8PMpe038b-NZwUU8_zI0SGuwalbnwQGLYTyv3JPhBaboj-FJnkU2KNa1Z79Rvsn2yHATg/s16000/ROME-2.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div><br /><h2><b><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;">Day 4</span></b></h2>Our fourth day was our last day in Rome, and we only had until 2 pm until we had to leave to the airport to catch our flight back to Paris. We decided to spend our morning walking around the famous <b>Trastevere </b>neighbourhood where you can find a lot of nice bars and restaurants. Our last morning in the city, we enjoyed our walk on the narrow cobbled streets and the warm Italian hues of the small houses of the area. Around half past eleven we decided to stop at a random restaurant we liked immediately to have a coffee before finding a place to have lunch, little did we know that we ended up at one of the most famous restaurants of Trastevere! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguWvCInFk-dgl6KsulsWavuMFoq_ky6qATibnbub8vE0u6YpL4RUTPMKKRc-fIxYhr7VeSDwRI6TVNA1c-k-arb8ztwggq01MbotgOwrPwDD9PXyclZuDeGFvPxLJl0t96lZADYjOFDlhu9xB6QAqflxgNTwPE7bhBpxJ8Xg-KjMcvou8gNVsq6i5Xw/s2048/ROME-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguWvCInFk-dgl6KsulsWavuMFoq_ky6qATibnbub8vE0u6YpL4RUTPMKKRc-fIxYhr7VeSDwRI6TVNA1c-k-arb8ztwggq01MbotgOwrPwDD9PXyclZuDeGFvPxLJl0t96lZADYjOFDlhu9xB6QAqflxgNTwPE7bhBpxJ8Xg-KjMcvou8gNVsq6i5Xw/s16000/ROME-1.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><div>The place is called <b>Tonnarello</b>, and as the name suggests, it's specialised in the thick type of egg pasta called <i>tonnarelli</i>. We came to this place for just a drink but ended up having lunch as well, since everything looked so good we most definitely had to try! The tonnarello pasta with amatriciana sauce was delicious and we were so glad that we discovered this place; a wonderful discovery as the last visit of this trip!</div><div><br /><b>I hope you’ve found this Rome travel guide useful for planning your own adventure, whether it's a first-time visit or a come-back trip. I do hope you'll make the most of your own Roman Holiday! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwb2cUsBbo-M1s65kzZEt8Vpnzj8IDESzfblDTMQSdC6adqfnqLwMpqn72zLc3iamsTfbs8RUzkg5WyRrzkDNDt7c8LhTmKdojbfnp5M8t7YatH5Go1VUqyangGhC3A-Iw7Rb-DvpsBBk5uJTtvo5YPP9L4-J0EB-_i2IDO4xsysLT7bU0gkelZFUmQ/s3793/ROME-4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwb2cUsBbo-M1s65kzZEt8Vpnzj8IDESzfblDTMQSdC6adqfnqLwMpqn72zLc3iamsTfbs8RUzkg5WyRrzkDNDt7c8LhTmKdojbfnp5M8t7YatH5Go1VUqyangGhC3A-Iw7Rb-DvpsBBk5uJTtvo5YPP9L4-J0EB-_i2IDO4xsysLT7bU0gkelZFUmQ/s16000/ROME-4.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div>Imkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03000287224217029654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999373252964701703.post-84077975838617814182021-09-18T00:17:00.001+02:002021-09-18T00:21:03.737+02:00Morocco Roadtrip: Marrakesh, Fez & Chefchaouen in 3 days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45vdvPKnVfTOAjI1wC2tlO7rBJhdb2WdUFqXZx_YnwlzRt_jFiqBqIGRmeqf_diAXYDFGbl2H8WVYNqcYbmHgo6N3V_ZjcOLz0avQUwW_nhLxEjvoNFQTgH_g1QwVxPXvsGywYDMkPJun/s2048/CHEFCHOUEN.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45vdvPKnVfTOAjI1wC2tlO7rBJhdb2WdUFqXZx_YnwlzRt_jFiqBqIGRmeqf_diAXYDFGbl2H8WVYNqcYbmHgo6N3V_ZjcOLz0avQUwW_nhLxEjvoNFQTgH_g1QwVxPXvsGywYDMkPJun/s16000/CHEFCHOUEN.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><div>I travelled to Morocco in September 2019, and wanted to see a maximum of this beautiful country in a limited amount of time. My friend and I planned it all well in advance, booking our riads, trains and daytrips to organize our trip as well as we could. </div><div><br /></div><div>We had only three full days, and in these days we managed to see Marrakesh, Fez and Chefchaouen. If you only have a limited amount of time and/or holidays, this guide is for you! If you have more time, I think the country deserves a much longer trip to experience more of Morocco, stay longer in certain cities, and add a few daytrips too. In any case I'd love to travel to Morocco again, since there's so much more to see and discover!</div><div><br /></div><div>I flew into Morocco through the airport of Marrakesh in the evening, and since my flight was delayed, we weren't able to do much on our first evening in the city. We stayed at <a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/ma/riad-adika.nl.html">Riad Adika</a> which was absolutely stunning, so accommodating and the perfect place to spent the first night of our trip. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjibvO900nvVBYcC5xKlsvmCSHnvlcawePL0oj3agWh5mEH4TgzDg_hcyavlX4-Y7LKTwh1ET4Mv0LHDBUPA0H5HGybkuq4CLIghh0i4Z7Gl0QN2xs3TaPVgfdb4M2letf4ZLHiuU5X38MX/s2048/RIAD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjibvO900nvVBYcC5xKlsvmCSHnvlcawePL0oj3agWh5mEH4TgzDg_hcyavlX4-Y7LKTwh1ET4Mv0LHDBUPA0H5HGybkuq4CLIghh0i4Z7Gl0QN2xs3TaPVgfdb4M2letf4ZLHiuU5X38MX/s16000/RIAD.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The next day we spent our day in Marrakesh, just wandering through the city and taking in all the beauty, with a walk through the souk marketplace, and a visit to the famous Yves Saint Laurent museum and its gorgeous gardens. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZhuvmVqCwFVmOiJ8zIoG3_tQKw28D7D3p7FmjW0-Al6fC2ygi8OEDe1J_rsTwwgzpxXWDpPcQG29lheQfxdZ3kPVqaHoduezLpYSsDEwzcs0gFeKvGIKe-677kd6vnl1C8sZZdWFNgoJ/s2048/335EDC21-C376-4271-AB79-3C64A2E31445.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZhuvmVqCwFVmOiJ8zIoG3_tQKw28D7D3p7FmjW0-Al6fC2ygi8OEDe1J_rsTwwgzpxXWDpPcQG29lheQfxdZ3kPVqaHoduezLpYSsDEwzcs0gFeKvGIKe-677kd6vnl1C8sZZdWFNgoJ/s16000/335EDC21-C376-4271-AB79-3C64A2E31445.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div><br />We spent the day in Marrakesh till our 16.50 train to Fez. This took us 6 hours by train, but we packed up on good snacks, lots of water, and a game of Uno to make this trip as fun as we could. <br /><br />When we arrived in Fez in the evening, we went straight to our riad, which was just absolutely incredible. I couldn't recommend more to stay at the beautiful <a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/ma/riad-bensouda.nl.html">Hotel & Spa Dar Bensouda</a>. The staff was absolutely lovely and so helpful, even serving us dinner outside of the kitchen opening hours since we arrived quite late and weren't able to have dinner in the city. <br /><br />The next day we woke up early, grabbed a quick coffee & breakfast at the riad, and left to catch our 8 am bus trip to Chefchaouen. The day trip we booked was <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g293733-d11764119-Small_Group_Day_Tour_to_Chefchaouen_from_Fez-Fes_Fes_Boulemane_Region.html">this one</a>, which is the best on the market in terms of what you get for your money. We left early with a small group of people and a wonderful guide, who explained us all there is to know about the gorgeous town of Chefchaouen. The scenery through the Moroccan mountains on our way there was absolutely stunning as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXMs_HV4JNSvOjB4eSzFjPJQTwR4h6cVvO71CQTRcqEUHmXkwbCNI4xJLThy3s78C0HqamFdUAhds4AhDPJtFJYVsJao7F7gnq7fB-MT8DlJD020Q2obnwKw10iMmCof2RzAzoNwHtxqo/s2048/F1870325-B23D-4EE2-B6EA-0B9458D43406.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXMs_HV4JNSvOjB4eSzFjPJQTwR4h6cVvO71CQTRcqEUHmXkwbCNI4xJLThy3s78C0HqamFdUAhds4AhDPJtFJYVsJao7F7gnq7fB-MT8DlJD020Q2obnwKw10iMmCof2RzAzoNwHtxqo/s16000/F1870325-B23D-4EE2-B6EA-0B9458D43406.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><br /><div>Upon arrival, we were able to explore Chefchaouen at our own pace for about four hours, which was plenty to discover the beautiful streets of the Medina, admire all the gorgeous blue architecture and learn more about the history of this true gem. </div><div><br /></div><div>We were dropped back off in the centre of Fez in the evening, had a lovely dinner and went back to our riad for our last night in Fes before travelling back to Marrakesh. <br /><br />Before catching the train back to Marrakech, we went to explore Fez a bit more, and as well to buy a nice bag from one of the shops, since Fez is famous for its incredible tanneries. We had so much fun visiting all the market shops, learning more about the art of producing and dyeing leather, and choosing the bag that fit us the best, which also made a wonderful souvenir from our trip to Fez. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4SHmaN2dF1zdH5u-GPciqDbk8Tp2Dn5BjlrMFQ3QZGMy14Phb27L3JExCVOuftZj7uvJzvh5y2Kcc_ltKOq7uOs82ze37NHUu7Q5jwUM44DqXX46NPKk_G8fUkbPSKbyui9jHhLmccnHm/s2048/IMG_6160.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4SHmaN2dF1zdH5u-GPciqDbk8Tp2Dn5BjlrMFQ3QZGMy14Phb27L3JExCVOuftZj7uvJzvh5y2Kcc_ltKOq7uOs82ze37NHUu7Q5jwUM44DqXX46NPKk_G8fUkbPSKbyui9jHhLmccnHm/s16000/IMG_6160.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><br /><div>We took the 15h40 train back to Marrakech for our last evening in the city before flying back to Paris. This time, we had quite a big delay since the track our train was on caught fire, forcing us to have an unforeseen stop in the middle of nowhere till the fire was put out. Luckily we were again armed with lots of snacks, water and a good old game of Uno, so before we knew it, we were back up and running, off to Marrakesh. </div><div><br />Since this was our last evening in Morocco, we made the most of it, and booked yet another beautiful riad called <a href="https://bliss-riad.net/fr/spa-hammam.html">Bliss Riad</a>, with the most gorgeous rooftop that gave a view over the city, and beautiful rooms with a stunning sense of design and a bathtub. <br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrQBCc0catWfl6_6rhBbum_vxo9ALJxY9xK16njyaDFRFtTmaWLtflUg1Xg1DB9VwRmraT4qyCTKpJO61Z_jibJMxRqfEoMg7LQst5Ki5c0a013C0NwOUD7RkJV_qen5uBiu_wV9V7TmJ/s2048/0DD2E5AA-22B2-413F-BA7C-8DD9E7EF3C54.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrQBCc0catWfl6_6rhBbum_vxo9ALJxY9xK16njyaDFRFtTmaWLtflUg1Xg1DB9VwRmraT4qyCTKpJO61Z_jibJMxRqfEoMg7LQst5Ki5c0a013C0NwOUD7RkJV_qen5uBiu_wV9V7TmJ/s16000/0DD2E5AA-22B2-413F-BA7C-8DD9E7EF3C54.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We went to have dinner at the famous Terrasse des Epices, a beautiful rooftop restaurant with the most delicious dishes. It was the perfect place to end our four day stay in Morocco, taking in the breathtaking view, delicious scents and flavours, and enjoy the Moroccan culture. </div><div><br />We spent one last night at Bliss Riad, before flying back home the next day quite early. Overall this was one of the most beautiful destinations I've ever been, experiencing a culture so rich, and seeing three completely different cities in such a short amount of time. <br /><br />I hope this travel guide may help you for your own Moroccan roadtrip, and do let me know your own recommendations in the comments, since I'm definitely planning to travel back and experience more of the country!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiliG0VQMdFISp4RlcUHVfZsiGwXTcaHxcpARwhQVPUBNCUDYLqRfEUw_0U6kQFaXyVYHvDPG2aXX_CkFzfau8Av_YWvFWMeun7CkkCeMVwPQD5z0bB9cTUXWwxjt_vDUdJ8dR8rsdBkJs3/s2048/MUSEEYSL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiliG0VQMdFISp4RlcUHVfZsiGwXTcaHxcpARwhQVPUBNCUDYLqRfEUw_0U6kQFaXyVYHvDPG2aXX_CkFzfau8Av_YWvFWMeun7CkkCeMVwPQD5z0bB9cTUXWwxjt_vDUdJ8dR8rsdBkJs3/s16000/MUSEEYSL.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Imkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03000287224217029654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999373252964701703.post-79495825125065737382021-06-22T00:14:00.004+02:002021-09-18T00:20:53.655+02:00Summer bliss in Sardinia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibKmpiRA1yT47nAZXbx5Y_obcpqHLBlSV9uIuv8M-8fC92sZptcWMx3IAs_B0hDa91kCWHdFF51y3h8kexQUeypg9WU9sD3zifN3R6OoH_f5oQc20mdmq2YGKoPlgr6pdyXp71Ee8OKBd/s2048/Spiaggia+del+Principe+1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibKmpiRA1yT47nAZXbx5Y_obcpqHLBlSV9uIuv8M-8fC92sZptcWMx3IAs_B0hDa91kCWHdFF51y3h8kexQUeypg9WU9sD3zifN3R6OoH_f5oQc20mdmq2YGKoPlgr6pdyXp71Ee8OKBd/s16000/Spiaggia+del+Principe+1.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">One of the most beautiful destinations I've ever visited was most definitely the island of Sardinia, which offers the perfect balance between gorgeous beaches with clear blue water, the most delicious Italian food, glitz & glam and calm, serene villages. Sardinia offers it all, and I fell in love with this island straight away. </span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>When my boyfriend and I went to Sardinia, we went for only four days, and even though we'd have loved to stay for some more days, we felt like it was doable to see the best of Sardinia in just a couple of days, and that we'd love to come back another long weekend to experience even more of this Italian gem.<div><br /></div><div>You can arrive either in the south of the island through Cagliari airport, or in the north of the island at Olbia airport. I'd say the nicest part of Sardinia with the most things to see and do is most definitely the northern part of the island. </div><div><br /></div><div>We landed at <b>Olbia</b> airport and we stayed at a holiday rental about 10 minute drive from the city centre of Olbia. I'd most definitely recommend renting a car to get around, it will offer you freedom to go wherever you want, without having to count on public transport, and will allow you to find little hidden gems you'd never access otherwise.</div><div><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>Spiaggia del Principe</b></u></div><div><br /></div><div>A beach you must visit is the <b>Spiaggia del Principe</b> on the Costa Smeralda. The sea has the amazingly clear water in the most beautiful shades of turquoise, and is a wonderful spot to wind down and relax on the beach. It's quite a small beach that's hidden from the public eye; when we went in July it was not too crowded, so I'd definitely recommend this beach!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5uKOv1_-Nt0eymrW2aqOfADIzYEsYRL1sPkkJOWqMlabKZMr2SWZHlKmdPdq8kXYgSvI5KjGQx8Lxx_I__0uAq0u8ocvH7BUVY7K5m7IKNAUaOAhdStW2pi0SnUkgiW-rPFUYeH4AfcN/s2048/Spiaggia+del+Principe+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5uKOv1_-Nt0eymrW2aqOfADIzYEsYRL1sPkkJOWqMlabKZMr2SWZHlKmdPdq8kXYgSvI5KjGQx8Lxx_I__0uAq0u8ocvH7BUVY7K5m7IKNAUaOAhdStW2pi0SnUkgiW-rPFUYeH4AfcN/s16000/Spiaggia+del+Principe+2.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left;"><u>Porto Istana</u></b></div><br />Another, bigger beach you absolutely can't miss is <b>Porto Istana</b> with its sparkling white sand, crystal clear water and most picturesque views. This beach can absolutely compete with the Caribbean islands! This beach is bigger and more popular than Spiaggia del Principe, so do expect a more crowded beach and don't arrive too late. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qV4wmYEj-HXov4MDsZIyb8WZYLkj3KKfsAelDw0m1mIhAyJNryG2HFhUVYyYteRxh5cIk8Tdoz0hvj4gu9FgAnIni3ZM3f6xPaQ09hyphenhyphenQapeGp6B8vV9oh8-aJmDPjP83RYvNsxCksMs2/s2048/Porta+Istana+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qV4wmYEj-HXov4MDsZIyb8WZYLkj3KKfsAelDw0m1mIhAyJNryG2HFhUVYyYteRxh5cIk8Tdoz0hvj4gu9FgAnIni3ZM3f6xPaQ09hyphenhyphenQapeGp6B8vV9oh8-aJmDPjP83RYvNsxCksMs2/s16000/Porta+Istana+2.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Porto Cervo</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you want glitz and glamour, Porto Cervo is the place to be for you. With its luxury boutiques, yacht-dotted marina and pricey restaurants, this place is completely different from all the other cities we visited on Sardinia. We absolutely felt the Saint-Tropez vibes, and I do recommend a trip to Porto Cervo to experience this too. Everything is much more expensive than anywhere else on the island though, so I'd say half a day would be enough here. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We had lunch at a restaurant called Renato Pedrinelli, service was great, the setting amazing and the location was right in the city centre as well! Also the prices were very correct compared to other, much more expensive places there, so I'd definitely recommend stopping at Renato Pedrinelli for a lasagna or a delicious plate of pasta. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlV2MTC_HphPsniVq7j_78lKyzUzuO9sMhPg-Narw1qwmY-qdvValdlh7TTNU3SZW9oheIbl69TnWRrVZpAQZa3Bzg-MufScgBgKUzipE9hPhFy5SjBdmuUlpflo_e5WNU4fMPpHKUk-k/s2048/Porto+Cervo.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlV2MTC_HphPsniVq7j_78lKyzUzuO9sMhPg-Narw1qwmY-qdvValdlh7TTNU3SZW9oheIbl69TnWRrVZpAQZa3Bzg-MufScgBgKUzipE9hPhFy5SjBdmuUlpflo_e5WNU4fMPpHKUk-k/s16000/Porto+Cervo.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left;"><u>San Teodoro</u></b></div><div><br />One of the highlights of our trip to Sardinia for me was discovering the stunning and vibrant village of <b>San Teodoro.</b> In the evening this place really came to life and was nicely crowded; the festive mood definitely was there.</div><div><br /></div><div>We spent our morning at <b>Bal Harbour</b>, which is a restaurant and beach bar with a pool. I discovered through a travel guide that you can rent a sunbed here to enjoy a relaxing morning or afternoon and access their pool for a refreshing swim. It was amazing to enjoy a good cocktail on our sunbed, enjoying the Italian sun, good music and freshen up with a dip in the pool.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsKTk3x0JPNiTkvAUhbVHuYuQfcZrqRZUz6wQY7Z5-8hmZTxqq2G941FYGK1sWRiaJbAAuRE2FSPguvqsCmBd877SbuYq65IkjMF7giitKTLi-X1wKpLhb86f0K3vCKMXNu1_NmfC7KmWB/s600/San+Teodoro.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsKTk3x0JPNiTkvAUhbVHuYuQfcZrqRZUz6wQY7Z5-8hmZTxqq2G941FYGK1sWRiaJbAAuRE2FSPguvqsCmBd877SbuYq65IkjMF7giitKTLi-X1wKpLhb86f0K3vCKMXNu1_NmfC7KmWB/s16000/San+Teodoro.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">For dinner I absolutely recommend </span><b style="text-align: left;">La Taverna degli Artisti</b><span style="text-align: left;">: you might need to have patience in order to get a table, but their food is without any doubt worth the wait. Their plates of fresh pasta were absolutely amazing, and the setting near the beach absolutely incredible! If you go to San Teodoro, dinner or lunch at </span><b style="text-align: left;">La Taverna degli Artisti</b><span style="text-align: left;"> is an absolute must that you can't forget about. </span></div><span><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></b></span></div>Is Arutas</b><b><u><br /></u></b></span><b><u><br /></u></b>There was so much to do and to see in the northern part of the island, that we only ventured out to another area of Sardinia one: we drove to the beautiful beach of <b>Is Arutas. </b>The smooth, little, white pebbles that look like grains of rice make this a really unique beach. Those little pebbles were used in aquariums before this became forbidden in order to preserve the beach of Is Arutas. This beach was a nice discovery, and the water was as beautiful and crystal clear as on the rest of the island. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigfVL385qCsMwGTUuqu-XgA-S7WnxQEJMu8I3x760NZfDFaacv7wQ8T9mOSfSrHkcRJ5OGJORgyCKF3BXX4Lh_eJFsufOYZG5E2Jx4mjGXSXncBE-bKLgBMNDyi6x_uEwRlkf6IX9o2XrF/s1080/Is+Arutas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigfVL385qCsMwGTUuqu-XgA-S7WnxQEJMu8I3x760NZfDFaacv7wQ8T9mOSfSrHkcRJ5OGJORgyCKF3BXX4Lh_eJFsufOYZG5E2Jx4mjGXSXncBE-bKLgBMNDyi6x_uEwRlkf6IX9o2XrF/s16000/Is+Arutas.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Photo credit Is Arutas - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5QxJs3FblC/">@sardinia360.it</a></i></p></div></div></div>Imkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03000287224217029654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999373252964701703.post-33514623390438867462021-02-22T23:35:00.000+01:002021-02-22T23:35:13.954+01:00Most Instagrammable places in Paris<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMLvzxzewIdSYK_sjOzuxhEufA-lhpNGc2GfueROtulhVIsatrrk5SqqIIabLJCZQEMepskfOJmjNGrIuSIrVVO3DIB23x9olo7oG_Fx6WGsq_uNWtqJdrxl_J8tS0wu-y-l3SUQUfUl_/s2048/B72491B8-72D3-4D5A-B958-7D26200301D4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMLvzxzewIdSYK_sjOzuxhEufA-lhpNGc2GfueROtulhVIsatrrk5SqqIIabLJCZQEMepskfOJmjNGrIuSIrVVO3DIB23x9olo7oG_Fx6WGsq_uNWtqJdrxl_J8tS0wu-y-l3SUQUfUl_/s16000/B72491B8-72D3-4D5A-B958-7D26200301D4.JPG" width="600" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two; font-size: large;">1. Rue Crémieux</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In a city where beautiful beige hues reign, Rue Crémieux is an original change from the typical Haussmann architecture. On this street, right inbetween Bastille and Gare de Lyon, you can find all the pastel shades you could possibly long for. My blog wouldn't be called Pastellics if this street wasn't my number one in Paris!<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6M55ZaeJPsEcv4G_cBC8VbH3Y_ISVdVb-eql1QvtmHfDJEC3NPDsE0KlzEkIpF4DZSBjQur01YN2-Crs6C-7BmP4JKF66OZ_9rwB2CwuskG8KO7XJHdN_kXMmNMTERSuI44ryMqZi5YqG/s2048/00587D07-E726-4A51-8D12-39DAEE79FC39.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6M55ZaeJPsEcv4G_cBC8VbH3Y_ISVdVb-eql1QvtmHfDJEC3NPDsE0KlzEkIpF4DZSBjQur01YN2-Crs6C-7BmP4JKF66OZ_9rwB2CwuskG8KO7XJHdN_kXMmNMTERSuI44ryMqZi5YqG/s16000/00587D07-E726-4A51-8D12-39DAEE79FC39.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;">2. </span></b><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;"><b>Passerelle Debilly</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is one of my favourite spots to get a shot with the Eiffel Tower, because what's a trip to Paris without a picture with its most famous landmark? On the Passerelle Debilly bridge you can easily take a photo with the Eiffel Tower and the romantic padlocks you can find on practically every bridge across the Seine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicAWIV2PKOCjQVVf5R1vD9C9vpop-gZQ9n0qJPQpIXcXz77K5XW4wopMo9voDvOS7JKqO3O8W9XVNnLqKoeipkr4tzvPyIkGkLCxpiKMixfr2cL36oXvYhH7ZQYn8DXkGtjuVA2dvyXQz/s2048/IMG_2006.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicAWIV2PKOCjQVVf5R1vD9C9vpop-gZQ9n0qJPQpIXcXz77K5XW4wopMo9voDvOS7JKqO3O8W9XVNnLqKoeipkr4tzvPyIkGkLCxpiKMixfr2cL36oXvYhH7ZQYn8DXkGtjuVA2dvyXQz/s16000/IMG_2006.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two;">3. </span></b><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two; font-size: x-large;"><b>Palais Royal</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">At just a quick walk from the Louvre and the Tuileries gardens, you can find the less crowded but just as beautiful Palais Royal gardens. The perfect spot to have a break and enjoy a Café Kitsuné coffee! And while you're there, you can't miss by the famous Colonnes de Buren - a truly Instagrammable spot as well with its geometric black & white columns. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YFpaifv0Uxuob0szIV-q7zdbluhVDa-SvkkmKEpImrM6bZhKWSlLt1bGggeg7rWrYmyS_VDibHiDuJfHVBhYBvvHEwyDGa03Q39c9XbaP-6TFVURihR1bOqIymy4RRnlyq425M21zfIf/s1800/AB71E81D-E4D7-49F7-BB95-D8152945509E.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YFpaifv0Uxuob0szIV-q7zdbluhVDa-SvkkmKEpImrM6bZhKWSlLt1bGggeg7rWrYmyS_VDibHiDuJfHVBhYBvvHEwyDGa03Q39c9XbaP-6TFVURihR1bOqIymy4RRnlyq425M21zfIf/s16000/AB71E81D-E4D7-49F7-BB95-D8152945509E.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light Two; font-size: large;">4. Place des Vosges </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One of the most historic and stunning places of Paris is Place des Vosges, either to rest on a bench after a walk through the Marais, to visit the art galleries that surround it, or take a trip to the Victor Hugo museum. 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Ever since I was a little kid, I was fascinated by the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert and always used to watch the concert on TV, wishing I could be there, taking in the classic music brought by the world's finest and the breathtaking surroundings. Until now, I've never been able to get my hands on tickets for the concert, as it's incredibly hard to get those, but I did manage to go to Vienna and enjoy a concert at the Musikverein in the one and only Goldener Saal where the New Year's Concert is held. </div>
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We booked our tickets through LEVEL, a quite new airline with very interesting prices, and arrived in Vienna on Friday night. I found an amazing hotel in the Belvedere area called Hotel Daniel, the place for astute travellers and urbanites as their website states. Location was great, the rooms stylish with big comfy beds and the breakfast was the best, if you stay here, go full-on and book breakfast with it.</div>
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The only thing we couldn't have planned in advance was the horrific weather; it literally rained all weekend long, and not just a little drizzle - it rained full-on cats and dogs. But on a bright side, we were even happier to be staying at Hotel Daniel with its big fluffy beds and have a lie in on Saturday before we had the most amazing brunch (with bubbles!).<br />
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As we were staying right next to the Belvedere castle, this was the first site we visited on Saturday morning, as well as its gorgeous gardens under the first and only ray of sunshine we saw that weekend. We didn't visit the museum inside the palace as there was quite a queue and we still had many more things to see, but the day I go back to Vienna, I'll definitely go inside Belvedere to see among others The Kiss by Klimt, one of my favourite works of art. </div>
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The highlight of our trip was definitely Saturday night, to see the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in the famous Golden Hall of the Musikverein. This was a dream come true for me, and my boyfriend and I were beyond impressed by the music, the architecture and everything surrounding it. An astonishing experience that you can't miss while you're in town! The orchestra brought some of Mozart's finest, as well as epic Strauss sounds, making it the perfect concert in the city where classical music was born. </div>
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My trip to Porto in March was quite a random pick: my boyfriend and I wanted to spend a romantic weekend away for our anniversary and didn’t have any destination in mind. As I just changed jobs, I wanted to find a flight that left late on Friday evening from CDG airport. We opened the CDG website, checking out all flights leaving on Friday evening, and stumbled upon the 9 pm flight to Porto. Tickets were cheap (thank you EasyJet!), and off we went to Porto. </div>
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We rose early on Saturday in order to enjoy our short stay in Porto to the fullest and started our day by discovering the city center. After a good hour and a half of walking and admiring the Igreja do Carmo, we sat down on a terrace on a little square near the Igreja do Carmo church and had pastel de nata & coffee breakfast. This little custard tard is literally the best pastry I’ve ever had, being a big fan of both custard and cinnamon. And how we were astonished by the prices almost anywhere in Porto – pastels de nata were 80 cents apiece, and my coffee 90 cents. This was price-quality-wise the best breakfast I’ve ever had, and the most delicious fuel to a busy day.<br />
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On Saturday my Instahusband provided me with plenty of good shots in front of different azulejo churches and walls. These are the typical blue and white tiles you can spot all over the city, and which are one of the most emblematic representations of Porto’s history and culture. Architecture in general was something I loved a lot in Porto, with all the authentic little houses and different colours, from bright colours to pastels, surrounded by cobbled streets going up and down – not only was the city so beautiful, it also trained our leg muscles with all the little stairs and hills that seemed never-ending. </div>
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After many kilometres walked all around the city, without ever taking a tram, bus, bike or any other mode of transport than our legs, we headed back to our hotel around 6 or 7 pm to have a rest before heading out for dinner. My boyfriend and I have a tradition where in any country we visit, we go to an Italian restaurant and have pizza (always a safe bet, and it’s quite interesting to see how different countries do their pizza’s in another manner). We went to a restaurant called Il Fornaio 178, which was a modern place with a fancy design and a tree in the middle – the perfect place for anyone liking interior design and beautifully-looking food and drinks. Yet again the waiters were so kind and helpful, and the owner who spoke French as well had a nice chat with us. Definitely a place I recommend with its delicious pizzas, gorgeous interiors and lovely personnel.<br />
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On Sunday we started our day same we did on Sunday – pastels de nata and coffee, the perfect way to start your day in Portugal, followed by an early lunch in a Portuguese restaurant called Cervejaria Brasao, which serves all the classic Portuguese dishes and much more! As everything on the menu seemed so cheap, we ordered way too much, and literally rolled out of the restaurant two hours later. I now know Portuguese cuisine, except for the famous custard pastries, is not at all for me – plates are huge, served with cheese, fries, basically anything fat and/or friend. I ordered aubergine steak, to try and be healthy, and it was served with a massive plate of crisps, loads of mushroom sauce, and it wasn’t a steak, but an entire aubergine. Talk about family portions! But the quality of the food was amazing, every single bite was full of flavour and so delicious, and I now know we have to order way less and check beforehand if the food comes with any side dishes. </div>
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I completely recommend Cervejaria Brasao, for the amazingly tasty food, very correct prices, the staff were so lovely and helpful, and the interior of the restaurant felt very authentic. Do go early, because by a little after noon the place is already full!<br />
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This month I discovered the stunning city of Copenhagen, for the short time of two days, but it convinced me I need to head back to Denmark to discover more of this beautiful country. Not only the colours of the city were so pretty, but also the food was amazing, and the people extremely nice and kind and very helpful. What’s not to like about this city?</div>
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We flew into the city on Friday evening with my friend and got to the city centre quite quickly with a direct train to the central station, which was a 15-minute walk to our hotel. We stayed at <b>Wakeup Hotel Copenhagen</b> (the Carsten Niebuhrs Gade one) for our two nights in the city, which was price-quality-wise a wonderful pick. We payed around 150 euros for two nights for the both of us for a small but light, modern and clean room, and were greeted kindly and warmly. I totally recommend this hotel if you’re looking a central place to stay for a fair price.</div>
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The next morning, we headed of early, by bike of course, as all Nordic countries demand as a main mean of transport. I recommend you download the <b>Donkey Republic</b> app to rent a bike cheaply – we paid around 12 euros for an entire day, and there’s many drop-off and pick-up spots for their nice orange bikes, which ride very smoothly also. So off we go on our bike, off to discover the capital of Denmark.</div>
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Our first stop was<b> Superkilen Park</b>, a public park in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen. Its urban design is extremely cool with its game of white lines going in different directions as well as going uphill. Also, when the season allows it, the cherry trees will be flowering in the park, giving a pink touch to the grey-and-white urban dynamic. This park is so different from all other parks I've seen & been, it's worth passing by for sure!</div>
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After our stop in the park we biked over to <b>Mikkeller Baghaven</b>, by the Danish beer brewery Mikkeller, for a sip of beer, looking over the to the Copenhagen waterfront on the island of Refshaleøen. Refshaleøen is a cool & upcoming area in Copenhagen. It’s an old industrial island that has now become the place to be to discover cool bars, great water views and enjoy delicious street food. We had delicious smørrebrød, the typical Scandinavian rye bread sandwich, which looked so small but was so filling and a delightful break on this day rich in biking & wind.</div>
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Then after some more biking it was time for something else Scandinavians do so well: fashion. We headed to the city centre, parked our bikes, and went off wandering the <b>Strøget neighbourhood </b>full of all kind of shops. We couldn’t help but spend a lot of time in H&M and found so many pretty designs I’d never even seen back home. Luckily my suitcase was only half-full upon my arrival in the city, so that there was more than enough space to stuff my brand-new jumpers into my suitcase.</div>
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We ended our day in the lively <b>Meatpacking District</b> of Vesterbro, old industrial buildings gone trendy, with restaurants and bars packed with people, the area was buzzing on this Saturday evening. We had some beers at <b>Warpigs</b>, a cool Camden-style bar, and after went to <b>Gorilla</b>, a restaurant that offered small and bigger dishes, Mediterranean style. The restaurant was busy & cosy, and the food nice. A little expensive but still affordable in Copenhagen-terms – I paid 34 euros for a first course (a delicious prawn bun), a plate of pumpkin ravioli and a glass of white wine. The dishes were original, full of flavours I hadn’t tried before, so definitely an experience worth trying.</div>
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Stuffed and tired after a long day of biking and discovering the city, we headed back to our hotel, fell into a food coma and got up not too late for our second and last day in Copenhagen. We started the day at a brunch place I couldn’t recommend more called <b>Wulff & Konstali</b>. I think this Danish bakery offering brunch as well is one of the best breakfast places I’ve been – ever. The waiters are all so nice, helpful and smiling, and will explain you their concept with pleasure. They hand you over a list of dishes to pick from, and for a set price you can either choose 5 or 7 food items, ranging from scrambled eggs to salmon mousse to purple porridge or caramel waffles. The small dishes were all delicious, and a bargain in Copenhagen-brunch-terms. I absolutely recommend having breakfast at this place if you’re in Copenhagen, but do come around 10-10.30 am at the latest, because after that the place is packed.</div>
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The rest of the day consisted of wandering around the city, which was sunny on our last day, and admire the different Copenhagen colours. One of the places I loved was the <b>Palads</b> movie theatre, located on <b>Axeltorv</b> square, with Technicolor shades of pink, blue, green and orange. It was the cinema version of the famous <b>Nyhavn</b>, the colourful harbour and the heart of Copenhagen. One of the things I absolutely loved was just biking around the city, discovering the pastel coloured houses and interesting architecture of the city, surrounded by spacious squares and canals, and filled with lovely and helpful people.</div>
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This winter I went to gorgeous Scotland for the very first time, and having wanted to go to Edinburgh for many years, I got really excited about this short but very intense trip. We arrived on Friday evening quite late, and had to fetch our plane on Sunday at 16.30 so I tried to cram as much into our planning as possible. Luckily Edinburgh is quite small, so everything was very doable on foot, and the main things to see are quite close to one another. </div>
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We stayed in a nice and modern <a href="https://www.haymarkethubhotel.com/">Hub Hotel</a>, which was central, very clean, an absolute bargain and the staff were extremely helpful, pointing out the best places to go, and overall joyful. It was lovely to arrive at this kind of place after a busy week at work and a flight on top of that.<br />
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We started Saturday quite early, hopping into a cute breakfast place called <a href="http://www.cafemilk.co.uk/">Milk</a> on our way to the number one place to visit in Edinburgh. I started the day off with good old toast & eggs with Scottish sausage on the side - I love starting off the day salty, and it gave me the energy needed for the hike that awaited us. </div>
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We climbed up Arthur's Seat, which is the highest point of an extinct volcano 251 metres above sea level, and the view when you reach the top is incredible. The 360 degrees view all over Edinburgh and its surroundings is breathtaking, especially with the sea and the fogginess of the skyline behind. It is a steady, gradual climb and not overly difficult to do, just make sure to wear the right shoes that aren't slippery. Scotland is known for its drizzles all day through, and when we climbed to the top the road uphill became quite slippery.<br />
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Even though the climb isn't too hard, it does take quite some time to go all the way up and then hike back down. So when our hike was over, which was more or less 2,5 hours after starting to climb, we were very hungry and keen for a trip to the good old pub. We went to grab a burger at a pub called The Canons' Gait, which seemed to be crowded with locals, so we were quite happy to seemingly not have chosen a tourist place. The burgers were big and delicious and the choice of beers large. By the time we got out of the pub it was already past 4 pm and pitch dark outside.<br />
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After this late lunch we wandered toward the very centre of the city. One of the most cosy places to go is the famous Victoria Street, which is not only so pretty with all its original colours, but even prettier with the Christmas lights on. And on top of all of this, this narrow curved street in central Edinburgh’s Grassmarket area was the source of inspiration for J.K. Rowling's Diagon Alley! Speaking of Harry Potter, all over the city Harry Potter shops, landmarks and place that were sources of inspiration for J.K. Rowling's masterpieces.<br />
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Edinburgh was the home of J.K. Rowling when she wrote the majority of the Harry Potter books, and you can go and have coffee at the same table where she wrote the books at the time. Two places to go to are The Elephant House and Spoon. I wasn't able to go time wise and arrived after closing time, but it's supposed to be worth going to if you're a Harry Potter fan. </div>
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A place I did visit and absolutely loved was the Museum Context, which is a shop selling all things related to Harry Potter from wands to broomsticks to books to a stuffed Crookshanks,... Basically anything Harry Potter related you can image. It even has a mirror with "The Chamber of Secrets has been opened" written all over!</div>
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<b><u>Dining at Dishoom</u></b><br />
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Dinner was yet another amazing experience in the Scottish capital. If you've read my <a href="http://www.pastellics.com/2018/12/72-hours-in-london.html">London travelguide</a>, you know I'm a big fan of Dishoom, an Indian restaurant with a couple of branches in London and elsewhere in England, but also in Edinburgh! So when I discovered they had a branch in Edinburgh also, we immediately decided to go here for lunch. And as always, Dishoom doesn't disappoint, with a lovely waitress that helped us out perfectly with any questions and needs we had, delicious dishes, and a whole table full of it, and an amazing interior in an Indian-inspired setting with a modern touch. Couldn't recommend going here more!</div>
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<b><u>Edinburgh Castle</u></b><br />
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On Sunday morning there was another early wake-up call, as we wanted to make the most of our weekend away, so we made another walk through the city centre, before heading off to the famous Edinburgh Castle. I definitely recommend getting the tickets in advance; not only is it a little bit cheaper, but you also avoid the queues! The castle is quite expensive to visit (I paid £17 for my advance ticket), but I did feel like it was worth its price. The castle is quite big, with many different rooms and parts and tiny museums and shops to visit, and I learned so much about Scottish culture.<br />
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After this visit to Edinburgh Castle all we had left to do in the city was having lunch (went to a lovely burrito bar, which is always a good pick after waking up early and walking around loads in the cold), and fetching our suitcases at the hotel before heading off to the airport.<br />
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<b>The weekend I spent in Edinburgh was absolutely amazing, but was over way too soon. I think at least one more day would be needed to visit the city well. No choice but to travel back there in the upcoming year it seems!</b><br />
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As you’ve been able to read on my blog before, I’m London’s biggest fan - I’ve lived in the city for half a year and completely fell in love. Whenever I speak about London I’m extremely enthusiastic, so when one of my best friends told me she’d never been to London, I immediately decided I wanted to make her discover the most interesting city I’ve been to. </div>
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We went for a long weekend, and took her to a nice part of the must-do places with a local touch, going to the insider restaurants and bars. The schedule you find below is perfect for both a first-time London visitor as well as an established fan as I am.</div>
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<b><u>Day 1 - Saturday</u></b></div>
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We arrived Friday quite late, so we went to our AirBnb just next to the St. Pancras station and went to bed early to be fresh and wide awake for our first full day in the city. </div>
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We started our day with a trip to the <b>British Museum</b>. Not my favourite museum in London in terms of the exposed art, but definitely one of the most beautiful museums architecture-wise. I love how you wander into the building, and immediately you discover the most beautiful inner courtyard with an impressive glass roof.</div>
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After we made a walk through the gorgeous and cosy neighbourhood of Covent Garden. We had lunch there at the <b>Rock and Sole Plaice</b>, one of the best fish & chips I've had in my entire life, and the whole experience feels so authentic. The place was established in 1871 and a must on your London foodie list! Both times I went to London with a friend who'd never been before I took them here for the ultimate fish & chips experiences and both adore the good old British food in a classic setting.</div>
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Our first afternoon we spent the first half wandering around Buckingham Palace, Saint James' Park and The Mall. A classic must-do on a first-time trop to London - I've always admired how the British Royal Family are still nowadays so admired, followed and respected not only in the UK but literally around the world. I think I personally know more about the British royals than the Belgian ones.</div>
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For dinner we went to <b>Dishoom</b> - literally the BEST Indian food I've ever had. Period. We went to the King's Cross branch, right next to Central Saint Martins, which was a clever thing to do on a Saturday night as this Dishoom is the biggest one in London, so we didn't have to wait very long for a spot. We had so much food we had to roll back to our flat, but goodness, how that was worth it! I still dream about Dishoom sometimes, and drool every single time.</div>
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Our Sunday morning started early with a trip to the <b>British Library</b>, where at the time the Harry Potter, A History of Magic exhibition was held. We didn't manage to book in advance (all sold out) but were able to get two tickets on the spot for an immediate visit. We were so incredibly lucky because this exhibition was sold out for literally every single day as soon as the tickets were on sale, and SO worth it. If you're a massive Harry Potter fan as I am, I recommend you reading <a href="http://www.pastellics.com/2015/04/warner-bros-studio-tour-london.html">this article</a> I wrote about the original studios just outside London - permanantly open to visitors and definitely worth the detour!</div>
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A Sunday morning is perfect for a <b>cultural outing</b>, such as my trip to the British Library, but there's many many many more cultural events going on in London on so many different subjects and areas. I love Time Out to keep track of all the newest and recommended things to do in town, so do check out their website while planning your trip.</div>
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Around lunch we went to <b>Camden Lock Market</b> for some shopping in all the unique and alternative boutiques, and have lunch at one of the stalls. All cuisines you can imagine can be found there, and I was wishing my stomach could handle more, just to be able to discover all the stalls that look amazing and smell delicious. The nicest way to get to Camden is by walking next to the Regent's Canal - such a nice walk between Camden and Regent's Park, and a much lovelier way to get there than taking the Tube.</div>
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Whenever I'm in Camden, I always hop into <b>Cyberdog</b>, which is for me the most fascinating shop in the area. The music is extremely loud, and the whole cyber/rave scene fascinates me so much I just can't resist having a look in there every single time I pass by. The fluorescent lipstick and faux fur jacket with flashing led lights (do check it out <a href="https://www.cyberdog.net/products/led-fur-jacket">here</a>!) make me want to become part of the Cyberdog community! But there's so many more little streets, shops and bars to check out in this area, both classics and new & upcoming. Wandering around Camden and discovering a completely different side of London must be on your to-do list!</div>
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One of our highlights of the week-end of my 72 hours in London was the breakfast we had at the Aqua Shard. The Shard is one of the most famous buildings among London's skyline, its name coming from its thin and long shape. The building houses offices, a five star hotel, an observatory as well as the Aqua Shard restaurant. I booked a table for two for breakfast (do <a href="https://www.the-shard.com/restaurants/aquashard/">book in advance</a> as they get fully booked very quickly!), and don't forget to ask them for a table near the window if possible, so you can admire the stunning view at all times! I had a classic English breakfast which I absolute LOVE and was delicious. The waiters were very kind and helpful, and let us make some changes to our set breakfast (because asking for poached eggs instead of scrambled ones is sometimes frowned upon haha), or to change the regular coffee for a soy milk cappuccino without a blink.</div>
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After our brunch we walked all the away along the river Thames as the weather was exceptionally good for the time of the year, all the way up to <b>Oxford Street</b> for some shopping. It's one of the busiest shopping streets I've ever been to, but on a Monday afternoon it was quite doable. </div>
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After we did some shopping at the mayor high street shops, we left to wander around the gorgeous <b>Mayfair </b>area. Around here you can find the most exclusive restaurants, designer shops, bars,... Everything needed to make this one of London's richest and most exclusive areas. Even though most of the places aren't affordable at all, one place you definitely must have a drink, even if it's just a plain cup of coffee or tea, is Sketch. The famous all-pink restaurant serves the best cocktails and food I've ever had, the design of the place is an experience on its own, and even a visit to the loo is exciting in this place. Not too bad of a place to be the last visit of this trip!</div>
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As you've been able to read on my blog before, one of my absolute favourite brands out there is Mary Katrantzou. I used to work with them when I lived in London, and worked front of house for two of their shows at Central Saint Martins during London Fashion Week. Two of the most incredible experiences - you can read more about <a href="http://www.pastellics.com/2015/09/mary-katrantzou-ss16-cosmic-chaos.html">SS16</a> here and about <a href="http://www.pastellics.com/2016/02/mary-katrantzou-aw16.html">AW16</a> here. </div>
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So when pictures of the latest Victoria's Secret runway show started popping up on my Instagram feed, I was thrilled to read about their collab with Mary Katrantzou. It's VS's very first collab with a female designer, and the colourful, uplifting, bold, and strong designs couldn't be more perfect. The patterns and colours Mary Katrantzou is so well known for are like a second skin, but more colourful, happier and confidence-boosting. Hoping to be able to hop on a Eurostar soon to discover the capsule collection in London's Victoria's Secret boutique!<br />
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As you probably have noticed, there has been no activity on my blog so far this year. I've been very busy with work and personal projects & have also been travelling quite a bit the past year. Many things have changed, like a new flat, taking on new responsibilities, and sadly, I wasn't able to follow up on my blog with this new and fast rhythm. As I'm shifting into yet another rhythm and have set new goals for the upcoming months, I've decided to update this blog, and to publish a couple of travel guides that I've been thinking about for a while (from Israel to Lapland, I have a quite a lot of content to share with you!). To follow up on a daily basis, I kindly invite you to follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastellics/">Instagram</a>, where I'm much more of a regular than on here, and I'll keep you posted on my upcoming travel guides, as well as some looks & trends that I wanted to share on here. Speak to you soon ♥</div>
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How to give your outfit that couture touch in an instant without breaking the bank? I'd say <a href="https://www.sacha.fr/femmes/sandales/">Sacha</a> is the ultimate way to go for this: I've received their <a href="https://www.sacha.fr/femmes/bottines-avec-imprime-argente-4x4736.html">silver floral printed ankle boots</a> last week & I've been wearing them non-stop ever-since. Rocking Grandma's curtains (how several people, mainly men, have already described my shoes) all while staying comfortable with the block heel, and original with its cool print, different on each shoe. </div>
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Last Summer, I already wrote <a href="http://www.pastellics.com/2016/07/summer-platform-shoes.html">this article</a> about platform shoes, and it's been ever for longer that I'm obsessed with platform shoes – as you know, I'm a big big fan of basically all Nineties trends. So when I spotted this silver star-printed pair of plaform shoes on the <a href="https://www.sacha.fr/femmes/chaussures-basses/loafers/">webshop of Sacha</a>, I fell in love at one. </div>
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I might be 190 cm tall with these shoes on, but darrrn how I love them ♥ I decided to pair them with a very casual outfit: a pair of brown trousers and a simple grey shirt. Easy wear from head to toe; the shoes are so much more comfortable than everyone seems to think. The only hard part is keeping your balance when running for the metro, but otherwise I vote platform shoes way over high heels!</div>
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As you may have noticed on several occasions, I love falling back on trends from the nineties, such as chokers, crop tops, fish tights and several other trends. One of the trends I've never understood and I've always refused to wear is wearing a t-shirt underneath your dress. I remember aged 7 or 8, I was shopping with my Mum and there was this spaghetti strap dress I really liked, but my Mum told me I could only wear this dress with a t-shirt underneath, and the shop owner completely agreed. I blankly refused to do so, went home without the dress, and have refused to wear a shirt under my dress on every single occasion in my life, whether it was my Mum suggesting so, or when one or two years ago every single fashion blogger was wearing this trend. </div>
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One Monday morning before going to work, I was lying in bed, checking my phone, not wanting to get up (we all know those Monday mornings), and not at all inspired outfit-wise. I scrolled past a girl wearing a little black dress with a white shirt underneath, and for the first time in my 23-year long life I went to work wearing a shirt underneath my dress, and added a pearl choker and fishnet tights to make it all even more 90's. I felt super comfortable in this outfit, liked its outcome, and will continue to wear this look on other occasions. So as you can see, it’s never too late to adopt a trend!</div>
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I've always been a great fan of classic rock, with a hint of metal at times, but my style has always been very pink, feminine, with lots of frills, always wearing a cute little blouse instead of a large-cut shirt. Ever since living in London two years ago my style has switched more to the "dark side", adding leather, fish nets, large shirts and tartan to my wardrobe, and I've also found myself being obsessed with band shirts. Good thing they're very popular at the moment, which allows me to expand my band shirt collection. However, I still get the side-eye whenever wearing one of my band shirts...</div>
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When wearing my Rolling Stones shirt, someone tried to put me on the spot saying "Oh they're so good live, assuming you've seen them live?", hoping to find me blushing and stuttering admitting never seeing them live. Loved seeing their face upon replying "Oh yes I did, loved seeing them live and performing my all-time favourite Jumping Jack Flash". Or better, when wearing my Iron Maiden shirt, a guy saying to his friend "Bet she doesn't know a single song haha" and me whispering "Killer, behind you" shut me them up quite effectively. Guys, just because I'm working in fashion, doesn't mean I fit perfectly in that stereotype box of girls wearing a Nirvana shirt without knowing who Kurt Cobain is. </div>
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In a world where Zara seems to dominate every fashionista's wardrobe, I can't help but wonder where all these Instagramistas seem to find these gorgeous pieces & rock them so well. Whenever I try to shop at Zara it's either one big mess, I don't fit into <i>anything </i>(I know it's a Spanish brand, but does an XL really have to be too small / not covering my bum for me?) or the quality is depressing. I think I manage to find one piece a year at Zara, an it's usually the leftovers no-one else seems to shop. </div>
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January is coming to its end, the first month of a brand new year, it's been more than two months since my last post, and tonight, the last weekend of January, I'm back at my desk behind my good old laptop after too long of a blog silence, feeling like 2017 started ages ago while it's only been four weeks. I took some time off the blog to focus on work and plenty of other things, and those two months I felt like I was drowning. Now that my head is back above the water, back to breathing normally and settled down in my beautiful Paris, I go back to blogging. </div>
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No New Year's resolutions for me, only a lot of motivation and goals set for the upcoming months. Bigger, bolder, better, and even though I might not be as active on my blog as before, I'll still be up-to-date on my favourite social medium, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastellics/">Instagram</a>. Drop your Instagram in the comments & I'll make sure to take a look! Have a lovely Sunday evening, hope you had a wonderful weekend! </div>
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When browsing SammyDress and spotting <a href="http://www.sammydress.com/product2905735.html">this baby blue leather jacket</a>, I fell in love at once. I've been looking for a pastel biker jacket for ages now, never finding the right fit and/our colour, and just when I considered just giving up on my endless search, my eyes fell on <a href="http://www.sammydress.com/product2905735.html">this gem</a>. I ordered a size L, and the jackets fits just perfectly! </div>
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What's more beautiful than a night out in sizzling Paris? With Christmas getting closer and closer, the city seems to be shining brighter than ever, which is the perfect occasion for a LBD outfit with a twist. For a drink with my girlfriends in the city, this outfit was the perfect fit: this Vila little black dress is one of my favourites with its easy fit and original back. Paired with <a href="https://www.sacha.fr/femmes/brogues-a-lacets-en-cuir-verni-4x3981.html">my brand new pair of shiny Sacha shoes</a>, and my favourite red lipstick on, this outfit is a classic to-go look for a night out in the city. </div>
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What are you dressing up as this year? I'm going for the classic vampire look, wearing a cute little black dress, <a href="http://www.sammydress.com/product2974392.html?lkid=352396">this blood choker necklace</a>, and full-on make-up.<br />
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My Halloween costume last year - so easy, that white-collared dress is an investment piece, not too much of a struggle in the make-up area, and you can look as grumpy as you want all night - part of the costume you know. What more can a girl wish for?</div>
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Yes, this is my all-time favourite! Just a little black dress, a great smokey eye, some blood dripping from your mouth, vampirte teeth if you thought about picking those up, and you're all set to bite people all night. </div>
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Literally the easiest, laziest costume of them all - just go for an all-black look, perfect that cat-eye eyeliner and draw yourself some cute whiskers for a black cat ensemble. Easy jet effect, meow!<br />
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The look my little sister is going for this year: the ever-so popular skeleton look. You can go for the full-on face make-up if you're good at it, or if you're a little less gifted in the make-up area, you can go for skeleton thights, a skeleton shirt - anaything with a skeleton on really. Always a good bet for Halloween!<br />
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When I wear this outfit I feel so Parisian that I'm starting to believe this city and I were meant to be, and half of what I'm wearing literally is Parisian. My new striped jumper is by <a href="http://www.andylucy.com/">Andy & Lucy</a>, a relatively small fashion brand that makes the most amazing designs, simply yet so stylish, always with a modern touch, such as the pins in this case. The bright blue bag is from Parisian fashion house <a href="http://www.weill.com/fr/3-collection">Weill</a>'s newest collection and my season crush: give a girl a cobalt purse and she can take the world!</div>
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Add the Petit Palais backdrop, and I think we can decide this is by far the most Parisian post I've ever shared, and I've never loved the city more than I do right now. </div>
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What do you think about my stripes + red lip + skater skirt + white sneakers + statement bag outfit ? Hit or mmiss? How do you combine your striped jumper staple piece? Let me know in the comments!<br />
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Autumn seems to hit the city good and well, and even though I still refuse to wear tights or my beloved wool camel coat, I'm slowly preparing my wardrobe for the moment the cold really hits the city. This season I'm obsessed with combining basic grey, white and black pieces with fun pops of colour, such as mustard, mandarin orange and blue, to brighten up grey days. </div>
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I think you guys know by now how much of a nineties gal I really am, wearing crop tops, chokers et cetera non-stop, so you can imagine my utter bliss upon receiving <a href="http://www.gearbest.com/crop-top/pp_422033.html">this black & white (another favourite of mine) crop top</a>, choker included. Paired with my beloved black suit trousers and black and white shoes I feel quite nineties with a Parisian twist.<br />
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The perfect piece for this mid-season weather, when it's too cold in the morning to leave the house without a coat, but at the same time too hot to get that winter coat out of your closet. This <a href="http://www.shein.com/Coffee-Lapel-Tie-Waist-Long-Sleeve-Outerwear-p-281527-cat-1735.html?utm_source=pastellics.com&utm_medium=blogger&url_from=pastellics">coffee coloured duster coat</a> is my new wardrobe crush, as it's so comfortable, stylish, the perfect addition to your mid-season wardrobe, plus shoppable at a very good price too! </div>
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This little gem is from SheIn, and currently on sale $26,99 - a fair price for a versatile duster coat that covers up very well on those cool mornings, but at the same time light enough not to have you melt away in the afternoon. Shop the coat <a href="http://www.shein.com/Coffee-Lapel-Tie-Waist-Long-Sleeve-Outerwear-p-281527-cat-1735.html?utm_source=pastellics.com&utm_medium=blogger&url_from=pastellics">right here</a>!<br />
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