Barcelona Photo Diary
I'm so, so happy to be back in my "home away from home." My heart will forever be divided between California and Spain so being able to split my time between both places was very important for me. And I feel beyond fortunate that I now have the capability to do so through modeling and the blog.
So here I am again and this time, I have my good friend Jessica (Bon Traveler) here with me for a few weeks of stopping by familiar places and new spots. Our first stop was Barcelona where we explored the city mostly by foot, eating our way through the markets and cafes, and did a bit of sightseeing. Barcelona is always a favorite place to go, as the culture is incredible.
After a quick stay, now we're off to Girona > Madrid > Lisbon!
Hola España
Sweater - Willow & Clay // Shirt - Brandy Melville // Pants - JBrand // Belt - Versace // Sunglasses - Ray-Ban // Backpack - Rebecca Minkoff
Maxim
Currently blushing.. Thank you so much Maxim for this article. I absolutely love being able to share my life and travels with you all! 2016 is going to be full of new and exciting adventures! Thank you for being on this journey with me.. And fasten your seat belts! ;)
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Vienna
Here's a few unseen pics from my trip to Vienna. I will surely have to visit this beautiful city again as I only had two days here. But between seeing the lipizzaner stallions, exploring the ginormous Christmas marts and spending countless hours at the Museum of Natural History (a must see for History buffs like me), I think I did well with the short time I had. Also, I know now that I have quite a few followers from Vienna, so I would love to hear any recommendations you guys may have as I would love to get back to this city ASAP!
Melk, Austria
Picture Perfect Passau
Shooting in the cutest little city in Germany... It's not very often I stumble across a place that is this "picture perfect". All the buildings here are perfectly coordinated in pastel colors, the old cobbled streets are charmed with colorful designs, and cafe's are decked out in an adorable 50's retro theme. This place has so much character and I can see why it's one of Germany's best kept secrets. Passau is every photographer/bloggers dream come true. And as if it couldn't feel anymore like a story book, their annual Christmas market is going on right now so the streets are draped with hanging lights, Christmas trees are on every corner and there's lots and lots of gluehwein to keep you warm! :)
Jacket & Beanie - PRANA
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Budapest
Hey guys! Thank you for being so patient with me. I haven't had access to high speed internet for the past week BUT I finally found a great cafe here in Budapest with wifi and am now able to post! So, while I'm here in eastern Europe shooting for a few clothing companies, I decided to explore this part a bit more as I tend to never stray further than Spain, France or Italy... But this trip, I wanted to branch out and explore some new countries while I had the chance. Also, I am so excited to have my family here with me.. We figured what better time and place to have a little Christmas family vacation!
Jacket - PAIGE // Jeans - RAG&BONE // Sunglasses - RAY BAN // Backpack - REBECCA MNKOFF // Bikini - INDAH
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Capri
Three days in Capri was hardly enough.. This little mediterranean island, although small in size, has such diversity when it comes to scenery and things to do . Each area has it's own vibe and "local charm" that has stayed unchanged for centuries. But one thing that stays consistent throughout Capri, is it's natural beauty made up of limestone cliffs and lush gardens that will literally make you feel suspended over the ocean (not for the faint of heart).. Although my stay here was short, I am so thankful to have experienced this magical little island. And to all the beautiful souls I met along the way, thank you for making my trip that much more special!
Swimsuits - Indah // Top & Shorts - Brandy Melville // Sunglasses - Ray-Ban // Wrap Bracelet - Chan Luu
Amalfi, I love you
Out of all the years I've spent visiting Italy, I can't believe this is my first time in the Amalfi Coast. People have been telling me for years that it's the most beautiful place in all of Italy and possibly the world, but I was always more than happy in Tuscany. The North is magical in an entirely different way but the south is all the clichés of "jaw dropping and breath-takingly" beautiful. It's hard to fathom how a place like this is even real. The waters are either crystal clear blue or shades of Emerald depending on the time of day. The towns have so much charm and authenticity kept alive for hundreds of years and the best part is all of the hidden beaches and restaurants along the coast that you can only get to by boat. My sister and I had the time of our lives yesterday when we took a private boat all the way up and down the coast stopping at every hidden cave, beach, and restaurant that you can only access by water. 4 days here have seemed to go by so slowly and I'm so thankful for that but I'm still not ready to leave, so we decided to stay and extra 3 days to see more of the surrounding islands. Here's my photo diary so far. I hope my pictures will inspire you to make the trip and experience how life changing Amalfi really is! 💙
Florence
The past three days in Florence have flown by.. but it was just enough time to reconnect with old friends and show my sister all the main attractions/hidden gems of this city... From spending an entire day exploring the Boboli Gardens, climbing the 463 steps of Giotto's Bell Tower for a 360 view of the city/Duomo, eating more gelato than I'd like to remember by the Arno, and watching the sunset on the Ponte Vecchio from the rooftop bar of the Westin, I think we did Flornece right with what little time we had here.. Off to Postiano we go! 💙
Ciao Italia
I just love spur of the moment trips! I had originally planned to visit my family in Portugal this week but when my sister told me she had booked herself a ticket to Italy and was landing in just a few short hours, I had no choice but to change plans, grab by backpack and hop on a plane.. Haha. So with that said, my sister and I have decided to do a little bonding by eating and drinking our way through Italy. Our first stop is (her favorite city) Venice and next we head to my most cherished city, Florence. But our trip doesn't stop there! Stay tuned to see where we end up next.. Arrivederci! 🇮🇹
Barcelona
Noir + Blanc
Morning Coffee Runs -Paris
Causual Sunday's
Falling in Love - Paris
I've only been in Paris for four days and it has already won over my heart.. I now understand why everyone raves about this city and I can't believe that out of all my travels, it has taken me this long to visit... Once I find a place that I love, it's hard for me to want to travel anywhere else... I am notorious for that... But now I will admit that I regret how long it's taken me to properly visit Paris. The quick layovers I've had here in the past just don't cut it. Also, I lucked out having the best Parisian tour guide by my side to show me all the beauty this place hides outside all the touristy attractions.. And honestly, at this point, as long as I have a croque madame in one had and a macaron in the other, I think I'd be a happy camper no matter where you put me. 🇫🇷
