Madhuri

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Berlin (2)

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In the midst of the city noise, love danced joyously.

Life! It’s a trip.

xo,

M

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Berlin (1)

Berlin mornings

Who would have imagined that 2018 was a year of life-altering travel? Not me, I’ll tell you that.

Life-altering in ways that I can’t even believe, meeting people, falling in love, cultural awakenings, drinking delicious wines, and all the shopping to your hearts content. 

Who would’ve known? and what is this life!

xo, M

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Bulgaria (4)

Girl with the hat

I had to have at least one of these on my European sojourn. Its almost a signature move now. 

xo, M 

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Bulgaria (3)

Not ships in the night

Bulgarian seaside in the summer is nothing short of breathtaking. The calm waters of the black sea, the delicious mix of the warmth of the sun and the cool of the water, and the things we did. It was all lovely, and I wish I could go back. 

xo, M 

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Bulgaria (2)

Make a wish

Is it silly that I still believe in 11:11, dandelions, fairies and unicorns?

Here’s a secret, if you want to see miracles and magic, you have to believe in them first. 

xo, M

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Bulgaria (1)

Just highway things

On the way to the Bulgarian seaside, there’s a gas station which is prettier than most things. THIS was at a gas station, people. One thing I realised many many many times over was that Europe is beautiful. Indescribably so. Every corner, there’s a treat for your eyes, if you take a moment to look. 

It got me thinking about everyday beauty. We are surrounded with so many…

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Bucuresti (4)

Homage to the most epic friendship of my life

It was a moment of true joy to see something unexpectedly which reminds you of people you love. In old town, Bucuresti, I came across something, a book, which reminded me of my best-est friend. Easily one of the most epic, most serendipitous reunion stories of my life, and I’m most grateful for it. Unfortunately, he now lives across the globe, and…

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Bucuresti (3)

Walk in the park

Pictures of pictures being taken, as if we are making memories of making memories. (okay, that sounded way better in my head). Walking around in Parcul Cismigiu, taking photos, talking about big trees over coffee and how badly we wanted to go home again. 

xo, M

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Bucuresti (2)

Carturesti

One of my most visited stores at Bucuresti was Carturesti, I went to three of them in the span of a week, why? Because Carturesti a bookstore chain, and most of them are beautiful old buildings restored as book shops.

So every time my heart felt heavy with homesickness, I went home to books. 

If you’re ever in Romania, and you miss home, find a Carturesti store. You can thank…

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Bucuresti (1)

What was unexpected this year was all the travel. What was even more unexpected was all the love. 

Life has a way of changing in a matter of seconds, and all we can do is buckle up and enjoy the ride. 

This time it was Bucuresti, to make new memories, with new people. 

xo, M

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Birds eye view

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Parisian (4)

Shakespeare and Company

Bookstores are lovely, in general, and I invariably end of having a great time. But Shakespeare and Company, is a whole other level, an icon nestled in the heart of Paris, I spent time browsing through (and shopping for) books, certainly one of the highlights of my Parisian journey. No part of that day will be forgotten, the places, the food, the beauty, just about…

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Parisian (3) Eiffel Tower Of course, I had to click this photo. After all, I promised myself that I would do everything Parisian, and the Eiffel is an icon, almost to the point of being a cliché. I couldn't not do this. And I'm not even remotely apologetic. xo,M

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Perisian (2)

Rue Royale

One of my favorite Parisian streets, Rue Royale. I want more. More time, more memories, more everything, to soak it all up. The beauty, the architecture, and the sheer fact that I am walking around in the streets of Paris. It feels like a technicolor dream, a coming alive of things that once only existed in my soul and my fondest dreams. It is overwhelming because it is everything…

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Parisian (1)

One of my biggest dreams came true, I landed in Paris this morning, and my starry eyed dreams, my plan is to do all things Parisian. Wear striped shirts, drink rosé, and end every conversation with merci.

But first, we eat, at a cafe on the sidewalk, of course. 

Oh Paris, you are magic, and I love you. I will never ever forget this day, for it is proof that dreams do come true.

xo, M

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Wonderful and strange

On a journey, I have no idea what adventures await, I know it only takes a second for everything to change.

Lets see what this weekend holds, I’m hoping for surprises both wonderful and strange. 

My heart is already racing in anticipation, Can’t wait for this flight to finally take off and fly.

xo, M 

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Summer bloomin'

Summer bloomin’

My heart is a little sentimental, it looks only for things to love. So even in moments of utter despair, when life brings me to my knees, my heart still pushes me to look up. And I have realised lately, to look up when you’re unsure of the ground beneath you is the bravest thing we can do.

After all, when we look up, sometimes we’ll see summer blooms, beautiful and pink, fragile yet perfect.…

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