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Photo of the Day: Welcome to Barcelona

Posted on by under Barcelona, My Travels, Spain

If Barcelona were to be summed up in one word, in my mind it would be ART. From the fairyland of Gaudi’s Park Guell to presence of the likes of Dali, Picasso, and Lichtenstein, every corner of Barcelona seems to have been touched by a creative mind. Pictured here is a view from one of the hills in Park Guell, overlooking Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia church and the Mediterranean. The city seems tightly packed, but thanks to the Spanish view on life, each day can be a leisurely one.

Perfect for strolling those streets in search of yet another creative work.

Photo of the Day: Traditional Duds on the Floating Islands

Posted on by under Countries, Fashion, Peru, Photo of the Day

One of my favorite things about visiting a new country is scoping out the local fashion. So when I spent three nights on the floating reed islands of Lake Titicaca, I jumped at the chance to have a photo op dressed in the traditional garb of the Islas Uros.

The women all wear brightly colored outfits from softly draped skirts, to warm, woolen sweaters, to pom pom accessories. I styled mine as a necklace, but this piece is typically worn as a fastening at the bottom of each woman’s long braids. Rocking the Peruvian kicks I picked up in Cusco, and with my jeans peeking out, I look like a typical Gringa!

What do YOU think of the local style?

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Why I Traded Balmain for a Backpack

Posted on by under Fashion, Inspiration

When I first told my fashion friends that I was quitting my job to travel around the world, they were dubious, but intrigued. When I mentioned that I would be living out of a backpack for three months, wearing pretty much the same thing everyday, and (gasp) not be bringing along my heels, they were stunned. How could I quit my life of parties, fashion, and indulging in the best of NYC to live such a reverse lifestyle? Continue reading →