tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56382312249001252982024-02-18T22:56:36.943-08:00The Unfettered JourneyDocumenting my adventures on this amazing journey called life.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00770328268159368407noreply@blogger.comBlogger622125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638231224900125298.post-24031402263435339412017-09-20T18:34:00.000-07:002017-09-20T18:34:01.239-07:00Photo of the Week<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00770328268159368407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638231224900125298.post-17617246678460922062017-09-04T18:08:00.002-07:002017-09-04T18:08:34.338-07:00Weekend Recap #9<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hey lovelies,<br />
Happy Labor Day!<br />
I hope you guys had a wonderful long weekend and did lots of fun things.<br />
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My weekend was rather low key. I had big plans of driving out to New Jersey and going to Cape May but the weather was not here for me. It was cold and rainy and just didn't make sense to drive out there.<br />
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The weather in Brooklyn on the other hand was lovely, so a spontaneous trip to Williamsburg for brunch was arranged. After brunch, since we were in the area, I decided to treat my friend to a yummy ice cream sandwich from The Good Batch over at Smorgasburg.<br />
Friends, I had sworn that I wouldn't be returning to Smorgasburg because I've been there four times already this summer but the love of food brought me back. I couldn't help it.<br />
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After the ice cream sandwich, I ended eating a ginormous mango doused with lime, salt and hot sauce. OMG, it was sooooo good.<br />
Admittedly, I was #teamtoomuch. I overdid it but it was worth every bite.<br />
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Saturday night was spent curled up on my couch, Netflixing and chillin something I haven't done in ages.<br />
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Sunday and Monday, I slept in until after 10. I NEVER sleep in so it was great. I did absolutely nothing exciting, unless you consider grocery shopping fun.<br />
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I'm okay with that though. Sometimes it's nice to do nothing.<br />
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Oh I have changed up my look. I went back to my tapered cut. I love this look so much. So easy and so fun. I feel super edgy.<br />
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Well there you have it folks.<br />
Another weekend under wraps.<br />
Also, sadly it is the official end of summer. I am really not looking forward to winter.<br />
I'm already thinking and wishing of places to escape to.<br />
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How did you spend your weekend?<br />
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Besos</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00770328268159368407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638231224900125298.post-57691821085975373852017-09-02T07:45:00.000-07:002017-09-02T08:02:23.486-07:00New Product Love<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Last weekend I checked out the flea market in Williamsburg called Artists and Fleas. It's such a cool space with lots of independent artists selling everything from artwork to beauty products.<br />
I can't believe I've lived in Brooklyn so long and never knew this place existed.<br />
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One of the vendors that I discovered and really was impressed by was a young man who started a line of lip balms. The line started out for men only but has quickly evolved to include women's lip balms which have a hint of color for those days when you want to be natural.<br />
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I am not someone who uses lip balms frequently but since purchasing one of his products, I find myself reaching for it every day. I love how moisturized my lips feel and how good the product smells. The best part is that all the lip balms are natural and organic so no funky ingredients.<br />
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He is branching out into oil scents as well. He gave me a free tote which had been sprayed with this scent called Gloria. I loved the smell so much that I rushed back to the market to purchase it becasue I needed it in my life. The fragrance is so fresh and alluring, and it lasts for days. <br />
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Please go check out his website and buy something. He offers free shipping which is awesome!<br />
Click this <a href="http://www.elolipcare.com/">link</a> to see all the goodies he has to offer.<br />
It's always exciting to see young people hustling to make their vision come to life and see the fruits of their labor out there for people to enjoy.<br />
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Besos<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00770328268159368407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638231224900125298.post-13468746480283826132017-08-21T19:11:00.002-07:002017-08-21T19:11:36.744-07:00Weekend Recap #8<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Happy Monday lovelies.<br />
How was your weekend?<br />
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Mine was pretty good. It was extra hot but beautiful nonetheless and I tried to enjoy it as best as I could.<br />
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On Saturday I drove out to Freeport Long Island with my mom and her friend.<br />
We just wanted to get out of Brooklyn for a bit. It was an easy ride, it took us a little over an hour to get there.<br />
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We had a quick bite at<a href="http://jadeblyssjourney.blogspot.com/2017/08/weekend-recap-7.html"> Otto's</a>. The food was just okay. I wasn't blown away but the view was lovely.<br />
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On Sunday, I finally made my way to <a href="http://jadeblyssjourney.blogspot.com/2017/08/weekend-recap-7.html">Smorgasburg</a> at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. I love to eat and this outdoor food market is my dream space.<br />
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My former high school teacher is visiting from Jamaica and it was the perfect venue for us to grab a bite and chill. I brought along a blanket and we had some wings and Arepas. We tried out some delicious ice cream from Bonabona ice cream.<br />
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Can we talk about how crazy it is that she first taught me some twenty years ago.<br />
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I'm always down for a reunion. Lots of laughter and good memories.<br />
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Cheers to another great weekend in the books.<br />
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With only a few more weeks of summer, you better believe I'm trying to milk it to the last drop. I'm planning things, fun things. Stay tuned!<br />
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Have a wonderful week and keep smiling!<br />
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Hey lovelies, how was your weekend?<br />
Mine seemed to fly by so quickly.<br />
I can't.deal.<br />
I've been back to work for several weeks now and I am living for the weekends. It's the light at the end of the tunnel.<br />
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Thankfully it was a beautiful out and the weather was just glorious.<br />
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Saturday morning was spent getting massages with my mom . It was her first time and she had an awesome experience. She was so cute when she walked out of the room with the biggest smile.<br />
She's already planning on going back really soon.<br />
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We went to Greenhouse Holistic Spa and I really enjoyed the experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone in Brooklyn who is looking for a good spa. <br />
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Later that evening I hung out with some friends. We had dinner at <a href="http://juliettewilliamsburg.com/">Juliette</a>, a cute French inspired place in Williamsburg. I totally forgot to take a picture of my food but I had a yummy lamb burger with goat cheese. so good!<br />
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My friend in black is getting married and my other friend and I are bridesmaids. We chatted wedding stuff, which made me realize that when someone finally scoops me up we might be eloping. Weddings are so freaking expensive!<br />
Anyway, it was lovely catching up with these ladies.<br />
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Sunday was for church and relaxing.<br />
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I wish there were more things to report but that's all for now folks. Stay tuned for more weekend recaps in the future. September will be a busy month and I have lots going on.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00770328268159368407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638231224900125298.post-47455243058155827082017-08-07T21:35:00.000-07:002017-08-07T21:35:00.182-07:00Tapping into my Creativity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've never considered myself to be particularly creative. In my past life I fancied myself a poet but I put down my pen long ago and haven't really done anything to tap into my creative side.<br />
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As I began traveling more I realized that I have a passion for photography. I notice people and things that I want to memorialize. Nothing does that better than a photo. </div>
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I've taken a couple classes but never took it seriously. Lately the passion has intensified and I enrolled in a photo class to increase my technical skills. </div>
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My goal is to nurture this newly discovered creativity and take the steps to really hone my skills. </div>
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I love the course because it's forcing me to use my camera outside of traveling. Normally it would remain in the case, hidden away in the back of my closet until I went on a trip. That's totally unacceptable. </div>
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The only way to get better at something is to keep doing it over and over again. </div>
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That being said, I'm planning to get out there and just take photos. I really enjoy photographing people so that will be my focus. I want to share some of my work with you guys as I go through this class and beyond that. </div>
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Each week we get a new skill/technique to work on. Last week it was bracketing (taking a series of photos of the same subject using different camera settings) and this week we're working on portraits. </div>
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This week's skill has made me so much bolder. I've walked up to perfect strangers and asked to take their pics. I have also been photographing my co-workers for the course and it's made me connect with them on such a different level. </div>
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Check out some of the photos from both classes. </div>
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I'll be sharing a photo a week, either from the class or from my travels. </div>
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The final destination on my SE Asia adventure was Malaysia. I spent three days there and it simply was not enough time to explore this beautiful country.<br />
I'm already planning to go back next year because I didn't see as much as would have liked.<br />
I visited my friend Rich in Kuala Terengganu which is on the east coast of Malaysia, an hour by plane from from Kuala Lumpur.<br />
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Kuala Terengganu isn't your typical tourist spot, especially when compared to Kuala Lumpur. It's really low key with no night life but a visit there is one you won't regret. I love going to places where I can get a real sense of how the local people live. That's one of my biggest motivation for traveling.<br />
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Most visitors to KT go to Redang Island but Rich suggested we go to Pulau Kapas instead which has less tourists and is closer to his home.<br />
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We made our way to the island by way of a twenty minute boat ride from Marang Jetty.<br />
As we pulled up to shore I was amazed by the clearness of water. I could see all the way to the bottom.<br />
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The island was almost deserted, there were a few folks who were staying on island at one of the few hotels.<br />
The farther we walked away from the hotels the less people we encountered and we were able to find a patch of beach just for us. It was perfect and we spend a few hours enjoying the water.<br />
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The water was so clear we could see the fishes swimming all around us.<br />
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After getting our fill of swimming we headed back to town to visit some of the popular sites. My favorite being the Crystal Mosque.<br />
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We also stopped by to see the Floating Mosque which is the first mosque to be built in the sea in Malaysia. It isn't actually floating because it was built on stilts and pilings but still looks cool.<br />
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After leaving KT, I flew back to Kuala Lumpur for my flight to NY. I had one day to see the city but all I managed to see the was Petronas Towers. While walking around the city there was a torrential downpour and as much as I tried to fight going back to my hotel, I had to admit defeat.<br />
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Thankfully I managed to get a picture by the towers which is super beautiful at nights.<br />
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This little trip was but a taste of what Malaysia has to offer. There are markets and rain forests and beaches to explore. <br />
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Cambodia in my mind has long been synonymous with lush jungles and orange robed monks moving mysteriously through ancient temples.<br />
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I've dreamt of visiting long before travel seemed like a possibility for me.<br />
With just fifty five hours to explore the city of Siem Reap, I wanted to cram every moment full of memories and excitement.<br />
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Although my goal was to experience as much of Siem Reap as possible, I also wanted the trip to have a measure of flexibility to do whatever I wanted or in some cases didn't want.<br />
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I arrived in the city mid afternoon. My Airbnb host was awesome and had a tuk-tuk waiting for me at the airport. It's great when I don't have to worry about finding my way around a new city, takes a lot of the anxiety away.<br />
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Once I got to the Airbnb, I freshened up and then it was off to see what the city had to offer.<br />
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After grabbing a rather forgettable and over priced lunch, my first stop was to buy a one day pass for the temples. <br />
If you purchase the ticket after 3 pm you can use it that same evening to see a temple of your choice for a sunset viewing and it's valid for the next full day.<br />
My driver took me to Phnom Bakheng, which was the optimal choice because it's a 25 minutes trek uphill to get to the actual temple. It's best to do this temple after then sun has gone down because the humidity and heat can be intolerable. Once there though, the view is stunning and it's worth it.<br />
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After my visit to the temple, I went to see the Cambodia Circus (no animals involved) called Phare. It was a stunning display of human strength and flexibility. Lots of acrobatics and amazing skill. I was thrilled to be able to experience it.<br />
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My second day was spent traversing the Angkor area and seeing the temples. Despite the intense heat and humidity, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. To walk amid ruins that have been around since 9th century AD is indescribable.<br />
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It was surreal to finally see Angkor Wat in real life after seeing it in so many pictures. And the best part of the experience was seeing the monks offering blessings to visitors.<br />
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I definitely left a little piece of my heart in Siem Reap. It feels amazing to finally be able to check it off my bucket list.<br />
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText"; font-size: 17pt;">S</span><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">eeing the temples in Siem Reap is a must, there's no denying that. It's just what you do when you visit. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">My first day and a half were spent exploring the big hitters in the Angkor area. Phnom Bakheng, Phimeanakas, Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm,Bayon and Baphuon. They were as expected, mesmerizing. There's just something spectacular about walking those ancient temples. It's almost surreal. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">Although the experience is one you shouldn't miss, it wasn't exactly the most fun. The humidity during my stay was brutal during the day. Walking from temple to temple had me sweating and longing for even a whisper of a breeze. I sought refuge inside the temples when I could but for most of my sojourn I was at the mercy of the open sky. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">So yeah, day two was not going to be a repeat. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">I looked into alternative activities to do in Siem Reap and discovered that I could take a boat ride to a floating village. Surely being on the water would be way better than trudging around in the heat. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">Then I explored Chsar Psar, the local market where I took lots of photos and did a little bit of shopping. It's a great place to pick up beautiful sterling silver trinkets as well as other souvenir items. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">My driver picked me up and off we went on the hour long journey to Tonle Sap to take the boat to see the floating village of Kompong Phluk. There are two other floating villages but this one was suggested by my driver because it's closer to Siem Reap and it offered a more authentic look at what life is like in a floating village. Apparently the other village closer to Siem Reap is a tourist trap to be avoided. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">The ride to the boat was great. I opted for a tuk-tuk which gave me the opportunity to see the area as we drove. Once we turned off the main road and on to the dusty road, it was like entering a different world. I loved seeing the houses of all sizes and decor hoisted above ground on stilts. They were different from the houses I had seen in town. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">It was a long drive but I really enjoyed it and the humidity and heat weren't bad as a tuk-tuk provides lots of ventilation. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">The cost to go on the boat is twenty dollars, a bit steep but I think it was worth it. Since I was a party of one, it was just me, my driver and the captain of the boat. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">It was nice to not be stuck on a boat with a bunch of strangers. I was able to move about freely and take pictures to my hearts content. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">Even thought the water levels weren't high because it wasn't the rainy season and the houses didn't actually appear to be floating, it was interesting seeing them on the stilts. It was like seeing <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>the skeletons of the body and getting an up close perspective of how it </span><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".SFUIText";">operates.</span></div>
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One of the things I was most excited about when I added Bali to my travel itinerary, was taking a cooking class. I did some research for the best classes in Ubud and settled on <a href="http://www.jambanganbalicookingclass.com/">Jambangan Bali Cooking class</a>. They were reasonably priced and provided free transportation to and from my hotel, a big plus.<br />
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The class was scheduled for my last day in Ubud and it worked out perfectly because it rained the entire day which made it almost impossible to go walking around the town. It was nice having the class to occupy my final hours in beautiful Bali.<br />
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The class was relatively small, there were eight of us and we cooked as a group. Everyone had a job and we were kept very busy. It felt like a proper cooking course.<br />
Our teacher was funny even though her English wasn't always clear.<br />
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The class was very organized and flowed well. Lots of fresh ingredients and homemade coconut oil. I loved that we learned about Balinese culture as we were learning how to cook.<br />
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The dishes were delicious and were very simple to make.<br />
We had so much food at the end and I ate well. I definitely got my money's worth.<br />
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I had a blast learning to cook Balinese food. Hopefully I'll be able to actually recreate some of the dishes at home.<br />
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I am trying to figure out which city was my favorite on this trip. Having stopped in six cities in five different countries, it's no easy feat trying to decide.<br />
If I were forced to choose, it would definitely be a toss up between Siem Reap and Bali.<br />
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Bali has become one of those countries that seems to be on everyone's travel bucket list. It wasn't until very recently that I added it to my own, my interest piqued by beautiful pictures that kept popping up in my Instagram feed and from reading Eat, Pray, Love.<br />
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The decision about where to stay in Bali wasn't a difficult one to make. I knew that I needed to relax and unwind, and Ubud was the best choice. Although I love a good beach, I figured I'd forgo it for this vacation, especially since I've read that the beaches in Bali are typically overcrowded and I wanted an escape from the crowd.<br />
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Ubud is as most people who've been there have said, very calm and peaceful. Even when traffic was at a miserable standstill, no one honked or made a big deal. The vibe of this little town imbues chillness.<br />
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While in Ubud I did the usual touristy things. I hired a driver and did a full day tour of the surrounding areas and hit up as many must see places as we could pack into a day.<br />
Tegallalang Rice Terrace is one place I had to see and was the first stop on the tour. It wasn't as green as I'd seen in pictures because the rice had already been harvested but the landscape is still stunning . It's a bit of a challenging trek so be prepared, especially if it's hot.<br />
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Tegenungan Waterfall was the next stop on the itinerary. That's also a trek to get to the actual waterfall to go swimming. Once I got there I realized I wasn't in the mood so I took a few pics and we headed off to the next location.<br />
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Also on the itinerary was Tirta Empul Temple where many Hindu people and some visitors go to get cleansed in the holy water. I loved witnessing the ritual and getting a glimpse into something sacred.<br />
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The final stop on the tour that day was Sacred Monkey Forrest. This is not for the faint of heart as there are monkeys everywhere and sometimes they jump on you when you least expect and rip the clothes off your back. They also might think you're their personal potty and pee on you.<br />
Both of these things happened to me in the space of ten minutes by the way.<br />
It made for a good laugh and even better memories.<br />
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One thing that fascinated me about Bali was the Luwak coffee. I knew that I had to taste it while there. Luwak coffee is the world's most expensive coffee and is made when the Luak eats the coffee beans and then poops the seeds out. The seeds are then cleansed and used to make coffee.<br />
Tours of coffee plantations that offer the experience abound in Bali. There is a plantation everywhere you go. We stopped by the Silakarang Coffee Luwak plantation. The customer service was excellent and I had a really great time.<br />
The coffee is actually really delicious and I was pleasantly surprised.<br />
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I did manage to have a beach excursion after all. It was a rather spontaneous trip suggested by my driver and I'm glad I went. It was a beautiful day and even though I didn't go swimming, I dipped my feet and spent some time sitting by the water and taking in the scenery.<br />
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I came across this wall of Bob Marley which made me super happy.<br />
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On the way over to Asia I had a thirteen hour layover in London. Instead of sitting around the Heathrow airport I decided to make a break for it and spend a few hours seeing a bit of London and catching up with a friend whom I'd met in Abu Dhabi.<br />
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I stored my bags at one of the many storage counters for a whopping eleven pounds per bag. I then purchased my ticket for the London Underground, which isn't the best option if you don't have a lot of time because it does take nearly an hour to get into central London. Since I had allotted myself eight full hours to do as I pleased, I was fine taking the slow option.<br />
The ride on the underground gave me a chance to see some of the countryside and people watch.<br />
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True to form, it rained in London. It did put a slight damper on my ability to really walk around and explore the city but I tried to see as much as I could while dodging the rain.<br />
I had a chance to see Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and of course Buckingham Palace.<br />
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After seeing as much as I could walking and taking a bus ride around the city, I hopped on the tube and headed over to west London to the town of Chiswick to meet up with my friend Cathy.<br />
She was one of the first friends I made in Abu Dhabi and it was lovely catching up with her in her hometown. We chatted over delicious French dinner and she was sweet enough to drive me to the airport.<br />
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For the few hours I was there, I was charmed.<br />
I love the architecture and vibe of the city plus I love the accent and it was cool hearing all the locals chatting away.<br />
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I'll be adding London to my bucket list because there is so much more to see and do and this little trip whet my appetite for more.<br />
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Singapore is a great city to visit and if you're on that side of the globe I would recommend stopping over and exploring the vibrant and rich cultures that coexist to make Singapore a unique place. </div>
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One of the highlights of my stay in Singapore was visiting the Botanic Garden. It's beautiful and relaxing with sprawling green lawns. On a cool day, it would be a great place to hang with family and friends and have a picnic. </div>
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The day we went was not a cool day. In fact we were sweating bullets. It was hot and humid but thankfully the beauty of the surroundings did a lot to mollify the level of misery one would normally experience in conditions such as this. </div>
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We paid the extra money, all of five Singaporean dollars to visit the Orchid Garden. It was a stunning display of hundreds if not thousands of varieties of orchids. I had no idea so many varieties existed and to see them first hand was an experience worth having. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00770328268159368407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638231224900125298.post-14032092118471867332017-07-06T21:19:00.000-07:002017-07-06T21:19:29.833-07:00Reflections of a Solo Traveler <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hey lovelies,<br />
It's a rainy morning here in Bali and I'm in bed trying to get my thoughts and experiences captured in writing before they slip away from memory.<br />
I'm halfway through my vacation and I'm trying to enjoy every moment because this experience has been a privilege.<br />
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I've been enjoying my time for the most part but I've had to relearn how to be a solo traveler.<br />
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It's been almost two years since I travelled alone and it really requires one to have a shift of mindsets and get comfortable with being alone.<br />
I've had to slow my pace, be more reflective, process experiences differently and just be more about self- if that makes sense. I don't know how to explain but constantly being around people and engaging in conversation so frequently for the past however long has made me forget how to engage with me.<br />
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Living in Abu Dhabi prepared me for solo traveling. I lived alone and spent a lot of time in my apartment. It was hard at first but I finally got comfortable with being on my own and entertaining myself. When the time came for me to take my first solo trip, it seemed really easy.<br />
If I met people and hung out with them- awesome, if not I was cool too. I'm usually good at meeting people and I will literally talk to anyone and everyone. I am super open to making connections with people so it wasn't hard to fill the gaps of time with instant friends.<br />
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Moving back to New York has been the total opposite. I'm always around my mom and friends in a familiar environment.<br />
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This solo adventure doesn't seem as easy, particularly here in Bali. There have been moments where I felt really alone despite the rush of people all around me. It could have something to do with there being so many families and couples around me. I feel as though Bali draws that sort of crowd. I've encountered fewer solo travelers here which I hadn't expected.<br />
I don't remember feeling this way in Singapore or even the few hours I spent in London. It's been a totally different experience from my travels to Holland, Thailand and Vietnam.<br />
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Thank god for my driver who picked me up from the airport. If it wasn't for him and a really nice couple I met at my hotel and breakfasted with on two occasions, my conversations in Bali would be limited to the ones with myself, people trying to get me to take their taxis, ordering food and telling vendors in the market "no thank you". Lol.<br />
Don't pretend I'm the only one who has conversations with herself.<br />
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Thankfully, I'm getting back to being comfortable and it really isn't as bad as it sounds. I'm using my alone time for relaxing, getting massages, reading and working on blog posts. I have a cooking class scheduled and I'm really looking forward to that.<br />
I'm getting my life together mentally and thinking about my plans for the rest of the summer.<br />
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My biggest tip for anyone who wants to embark on a solo trip is to find ways to keep yourself entertained. Bring a journal, book or iPad when you go out.<br />
Take time to relax and chill.<br />
I feel more anxious about being alone when I'm constantly on the go and having experience overload because I feel as though I should have someone to share everything with. <br />
When my mind is relaxed and my thoughts have slowed down I actually find that I enjoy being alone. I get to just chill and watch life unfolding.<br />
There's a certain magic in experiencing things in your own time and on your own terms.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00770328268159368407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638231224900125298.post-15923668114021907102017-06-27T10:58:00.001-07:002017-06-27T10:58:55.391-07:00On My Radar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hey lovelies,<br />
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Lately I've been crushing on statement earrings. I love how they uplift even the simplest of outfits and make you look so put together.<br />
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I love Baublebar and when I needed some accessories to add to my collection, I sought them out. Of course they didn't disappoint.<br />
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I ended up getting these beautiful yellow tassel earrings.<br />
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Hello lovelies,<br />
Happy Monday. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed the amazing weather.<br />
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My weekend was pretty packed and I enjoyed every moment.<br />
I attended a wedding on Saturday. It was such a beautiful ceremony. I love seeing people celebrate their love and it was such a privilege to witness the couple exchange their vows before their family and friends.<br />
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I had the best shopping luck and I ended up with the perfect summer wedding ';;outfit. To be honest I hadn't really put much thought into my outfit was planning to wear a dress I had in my closet.<br />
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However, the shopping gods had something else in mind for me. I happened to go into the Lord and Taylor outlet store to kill some time not really expecting to find anything to my liking. They were having a fifty off everything sale and at first my attention was captured by shoes.<br />
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They had so many lovely pairs and I wanted to take them all home with me but my bestie reminded me that I really didn't need any more shoes, so I compromised and picked out only 3 pairs. The ones I'm wearing are Kate Spade and I picked them up for under twenty five dollars. I picked up a pair of Loeffler Randal sandals for less than twenty bucks and some Steve Maddens for under twenty bucks as well. The dress I walked by and it just caught my eye. I love the off the shoulder detail and the colors. It's by Izaac Mizrahi and was also under twenty bucks.<br />
I paid less than a hundred dollars for all that plus another dress and a pair of sun glasses. words can't even express how excited I was. I almost hugged the cashier when she told me the total.<br />
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This is why I can't stop shopping you guys. How could I have passed up these amazing deals?<br />
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On Sunday I attended a dance recital for one of my babies who I taught last year.<br />
I got to spend some time with not one but two of my favorite girls. How lucky can one lady be?<br />
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The rest of the weekend was spent getting ready for my trip. I applied for my Cambodian visa and repacked my bag.<br />
The next time we chat I'll be in Kuala Lumpur.<br />
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Have a great week!<br />
Besos<br />
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Happy Monday lovelies,<br />
I hope you had a marvelous weekend.<br />
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Ugh, I am trying not to fall into a heat induced coma, it feels like I'm back in Abu Dhabi. Who was really wishing for summer to get here? I take it back.<br />
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Anywho, let's jump into my weekend recap. I had an arts filled weekend and I feel rather cultured.<br />
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On Saturday I went to see the Lion King on Broadway with my mom. The tickets were free as an incentive for having great attendance at work.<br />
If you have never seen it, I encourage you to buy a ticket to NY and go see the show. It was visually stunning, funny, touching.<br />
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After the show, we grabbed a quick bite at <a href="http://www.mamamia44sw.com/about/about.html">Mamma Mia</a> and then headed back to Brooklyn to see a show by Cirkus Cirkor, a Swedish acrobatic group that uses music and acrobatics to tell political stories.<br />
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Limits, which is the performance we saw depicted the refugee crisis. It was beautifully done and thought provoking.<br />
Check out the video of the work they do.<br />
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Sunday was a chill day. Besides going to church I didn't do much else. I pretty much spent the afternoon just laying in front of the fan. I was able to finish a book I started last week which is good. I'm making headway on my goal of reading twelve books for the year. One down, eleven to go. LOL<br />
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Also here's another clip of Cirkus Cirkor. Aren't they incredible? I love how they push the boundaries of the human body!<br />
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I hope you had a wonderful weekend.<br />
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My weekend was fantastic. On Friday afternoon I embarked on my first proper solo road trip to Boston to visit my friend Karla.<br />
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I'm proud of myself because full disclosure, she'd invited me ages ago but I was nervous about driving that far and for that long by myself so I'd been putting off going.<br />
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One of my goals for the past couple of years, is to live fearlessly so I decided that there's no better time to make the trip than now. I hopped in my little car and off I went. It took way longer than the four and a half hours but I did pretty well. I had my music and it kept me entertained.<br />
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On Saturday we drove to Falmouth in Cape Cod and took the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. The weather started off a bit chilly and overcast but the sun God was on our side and permitted enough sunlight throughout the day for a pleasant trip.<br />
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If you've never been, I highly recommend a visit. It's such a beautiful and quaint little town.<br />
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We walked along the water and explore the shops and boutiques then hopped on a bus to Edgartown to see the lighthouse and gawk at all the beautiful homes.<br />
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We stopped for lunch at Seafood Shanty in Edgartown. From the outside it didn't look like much and we were reluctant to eat there but the rain began which forced us to seek shelter. It was the closest restaurant in our vicinity.<br />
We were both pleasantly surprised. The view was gorgeous as the dining area offers sea views and the food was absolutely delish.<br />
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I did something that scared me a little, enjoyed time with my friend and had a much needed day of relaxation. </div>
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