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  • cascata delle Marmore
    TRAVEL,  UMBRIA

    Cascata delle Marmore, Italy.

    Hola my beautiful friends, yes today we are doing another travel blog and it’s on Cascata delle Marmore in Italy. I realized that I had tons of content saved up on my phone so I thought why not put it out there. Who knows I might inspire somebody to visit the places that I visited. I generally love traveling, like my whole life has been a journey, lol, pun intended. I’m the kind of person that I just can’t sit still! And if I do, I get pretty grumpy! A funny fact about me is that when I was still living solo (aaaaah those days were AMAZINGGGGG!!). I would leave…

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    BASILICATA,  TRAVEL

    Matera: One of the Most Spectacular Cities in Italy.

    Ciao beautiful people, hoping that you guys are doing well as I am. Honestly speaking, today Italy is under lockdown, AGAIN! However, I choose to look at the positive side and create more content so, today I decided to blog about my last years’ vacation in the beautiful city, South of Italy called MATERA. We all know that 2020 was the worst year for the Millenials and Generation Z’s especially because we never knew being locked down nor World catastrophe! The only thing that could stop my travel lust was Wuhan Virus. However, the WILL to travel was strong, and I’m so glad I could travel amidst the Pandemia. Despite…

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  • MY DIARY,  GET TO KNOW ME

    MY BUCKET LIST IDEAS.

    “ Every man dies . Not every man really lives” ~ William Ross Wallace. “The only people who fear death are those with regrets.” ~ Author Unknown “LIVE FULL, DIE EMPTY.” ~ Les Brown. Hello, lovelies, I’m so excited to be back and as promised in my previous blog post after a lengthy hiatus (albeit was much needed ), I purpose to be very consistent in here. So, a few days ago, I was surfing online when I came across someone’s bucket list. This inspired me to create my own bucket list and write a post about it at the same time. What’s a Bucket List? If you’ve never heard…

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  • MY DIARY,  GET TO KNOW ME

    Big Blooms

    “BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED ” BIG BLOOMS Welcome Back, Hi beautiful people, WELCOME BACK to my blog ! I know, I know, hold up before you clench your fist at me 😂 😂, lemme explain myself why I went into hiding and why the Title Big Blooms. My Apologies… Firstly, an apology for leaving you guys high and dry like this without notice, I know, I know, How ruuuude!! Phew (taking a deep breath), so I know I went MIA for some time now, to be exact 1 month, give or take. The last blog post I did was on Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas (at least I didn’t miss…

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  • Romper
    FASHION,  Casual Look,  Dinner Look,  Style Tips

    Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas: My Picks…

    With V-Day fast approaching, I thought It’d be fun to put together a little guide to give you a few Valentine’s Day outfit ideas and also if red happens to be a bit much for you (some people don’t like to be all too obvious with red during Valentine’s) so I’ll be showing different outfits you can easily incorporate into your looks without being all too “red”. V-Day is all about showing your loved ones you care, yet it’s important to extend the same kind of love and care to yourself. Show yourself some love with something special darlings, you deserve it… Whether it’s flowers, luxe loungewear, pretty jewels, or…

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    FASHION,  Casual Look,  Dinner Look,  Fall + Winter,  Official Look,  Style Tips,  Summer + Spring

    The Knit Dresses Must Have’s.

    Are you into knit dresses? I really am and so I’ll be sharing a few different knit styles for different budgets. Hope you enjoy it! Look 1: The red-checked mini knit dress. Super versatile, I love this style because you can easily dress it up with matching red heeled booties and a beautiful coat if cold, or dress it down with some sandals or even sports for a more casual look when warmer. Look 2: The turtle-neck knit dress. However, if you choose to opt for a midi style, I really love the ones that have a turtle neck for that warm cozy feel. Simple little details like that add…

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    FASHION,  Dinner Look

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    Howdy do my fellow fashionistas, today I have a stripe-tease for you 😜 😜. Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links, which help support my site. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases that go towards supporting this website, its content, and costs, at no extra cost to you. Your support means everything!  SHOP THE “STRIPE-TEASE” LOOK: Body-con dress Sweater dress Booties Hoping you guys had a swell weekend like I, save for the fact that it’s hella cold here, Mamma Mia!! When will this cold end ???? Like forever end ??? This period of the year Italy and basically Europe is intensely cold-dddd. So I thought a…

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    Casual Look,  FASHION

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    WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE?? I get it, we all like to be comfortable. Who wouldn’t want to feel comfy and relaxed in what they are wearing? I surely do! HOWEVER, I think one of the biggest mistakes people make is feeling like they have to choose between feeling comfortable (old, loosely fitting, and flats?) and being stylish (high heels and tight dresses?). Basically, it’s a tug-of-war when you have to choose COMFORT vs STYLE. Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links, which help support my site. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases that go towards supporting this website, its content, and costs, at no extra cost…

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    FASHION,  Casual Look,  Summer + Spring

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1️⃣ Plan and book in advance: Popular tourist attractions such as Colosseum & the Vatican museums can get crowded during the summer. Also, use Skip-the-Line Tickets to save time and avoid waiting in long queues.

2️⃣ 📸 If you want to take great pictures on most famous landmarks, you need to arrive super early (like before 7AM).

3️⃣ 🤳Stay vigilant against pickpockets: Keep an eye on your belongings, use a money belt or secure bag, and be cautious of your surroundings, especially in busy tourist spots such as Fontana di Trevi, Spanish steps, and public transportation. Be cautious of street peddlers, the most popular is a guy that approaches you and puts a bracelet on your wrist. First, it’s for free but then he wants you to pay for the bracelet.

4️⃣👮‍♂️Validate Your Train and Bus Tickets: When using public transportation, ALWAYS validate your tickets BEFORE boarding to avoid hefty fines.

5️⃣ 💦Bring a reusable water bottle. Rome has many public water fountains (nasoni) where you can refill your water bottle for free. Stay hydrated, especially during the hotter months.

6️⃣ 👗Be Mindful of Dress Codes: When visiting churches or religious sites, it's important to dress appropriately. BOTH men and women should cover their shoulders and knees. Carry a scarf or shawl to cover up if needed.

7️⃣ 📒Learn Basic Italian Phrases: Locals appreciate the effort, and it can make communication smoother, especially in smaller towns where English may be less commonly spoken. Learn a few basic Italian phrases, greet people with a friendly "Buongiorno" or "Buonasera."

8️⃣ 👟Wear comfortable shoes. The best way to explore Rome is by walking and you’ll walk ... A LOT!

9️⃣ 👩‍💻 Buy tickets from the official websites. The prices vary a lot.

🔟🏧Carry Cash: While credit cards are widely accepted, it's a good idea to carry some cash for smaller establishments, markets, or when traveling to more rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.

EXTRA TIP as one who lives in Italy:

👌 There are NO shoulder seasons, unless it's raining hailstones or floods 😅. So you WILL find crowds.
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