Traveling is my #1 passion. So I'm making this post to recap 2013 in the trips I took. Inspiration to live
Young and Fearless in the 2014. Got to top it.
Chicago, Illinois - January 2013
A group of friends and I traveled to downtown Chicago for a date party. Probably one of the best weekends spent with friends. We had all just met 3 weeks prior and were roaming around Chi-town, took a trolley ride, and spent the night atop the Willis (Sears) Tower for the night. The time of our lives. Young & Fearless is going on a weekend trip with total strangers. (Met all three of my current roommates on this trip) Note to self: be more spontaneous like this is 2014.
Jamaica - March 2013
Got to travel to gorgeous Jamaica for my cousin's wedding during spring break. Was great catching up with family I haven't seen since I was a baby and getting some much needed relaxation. Super windy on the wedding day you can tell from the pics, but I could not imagine a prettier ceremony. Note to self: take the time to connect with family (all mines in Canada or Australia)
England - June/July 2013
These 2 months I worked abroad in London with
Vestiaire Collective and also visited Stonehenge, Bath, and Salisbury. I have to say London has officially become my favorite place in the world because of the amazing culture. I think about moving to London every day because I loved the witty banter and the people I got to travel with. I think the a miracle happened when I was there and every party of my life was at 100% (work, relationships, family, travel, fashion, etc.)...except for loosing my phone twice but that's beside the point! I encourage everyone to live in a different country at least once in there life...okay picture time - this was the trip of selfies! Highlights? - Wimbledon, Night Life, but mainly THE PEOPLE. (s/o to my London family) Note to self: Have a more Euro mentality - travel travel travel...fashion travel.
Queueing for Wimbledon (free tickets from strangers)
Salisbury Cathedral
Roman Baths
Stonehenge
Amsterdam, Netherlands - June 2013
Taking an all-nighter to Amsterdam, 3 friends missing the flight, and spending the night in a VERY sketchy hostel. Everyone has to have one of those trips in their life right? Please say yes. Got to see the Heineken Factory, Anne Frank House, and tick the "Iamsterdam" sign off my bucket list! All along with my London family. Note to self: Go with the flow more (I'm usually a planner)
Munich, Germany - July 2013
Traveled to Munich for a weekend with my dad. Hilarious timing since we ran into the gay pride festival all weekend - made for an eventful time! Visiting the famous Hofbrahaus and had my share of pretzels and beer. Was also lucky enough to visit Dachau the concentration camp which was an important experience that I wish everyone could learn about. Note to self: Look at the bigger picture of your life and ask yourself if the small annoyances will really matter - let things go!
My German boyfriend
Dancing at the Hofbrahaus
Dachau Memorial
Schnitzel
Prague, Czech Republic - July 2013
Traveled to Prague with the mother and also got to meet up with a couple of friends from home who happened to be in town. Was only there for a couple of days but I still got to see the highlights! Booze cruise with the friends (who were staying in the nicest hostel I've ever seen...excuse me where was that in Amsterdam?), Swan Lake, Lennon Wall, fish pedicure (tick off the bucket list), and basically just climbing hills all day! So beautiful. Note to self: climbing a giant hill in 100 degree weather is not our most brilliant idea... THINK AHEAD.
Budapest, Hungary - July 2013
Mom and I got a surprise upgrade when we got to the hotel since the Queen's suit was available...not to shabby I'd say. Budapest is great because the restaurants and the historical places are along the river, so we could just stroll down it all day long, stopping at each site. Got freshly squeezed OJ, dried fruit, played with a hawk, and finally bought some souveniers for my friends after this long escapade. We also visited the hot springs, which was a nice relaxing couple of hours, since I basically had been moving non-stop for the past 2 months...but of course I ended up burning! Note to self: put on sunscreen! ....I say every time...
NYC, New York - November 2013
Visited my sister for Thanksgiving to my favorite place in the US. Highlights: World Trade Center Memorial, Waldorf Astoria, and Once - Broadway play check it out! If I am not living in London after graduation (a girl can dream), I better be in NYC! My sister and I are usually pretty testy with each other, but I think this was the first trip where we didn't bicker and it felt reeeeal good! Ready to go back next week! Note to self: take a deep breathe before speaking when you're mad...it can go a long way
Waldorf Astoria for Thanksgiving
Rockefeller Center
911 Memorial
Now that dude knows what's up....
Hope some of these pictures help inspire your New Year's bucket list! Always young and fearless.
Enjoy! xx
