Au Revoir!

I'm off today! Just a quick blog post from Tribuhan (Kathmandu) International Airport as we head off on our adventure! First stop: Dubai.

If you want to keep track of my hubby and I's travels just follow me here or on twitter!


Take care, lovelies xx

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Milano

 

 On our trip we are spending a couple of days in Milan, Italy and I was trying to find some information on the city that wasn't fashion related so I could get an idea of the place. I came across this blog, Mint Sugar, and saw that this girl had just visited Milan with some lovely [what I think are] lomography photos. Unfortunately I can't read Italian, and am a bit lazy to put it through google translate, but the photos suckered me in - especially the gelato one! I will definitely be having some of that!

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Dear Paris...

My French classes are bien (I'm speaking French-lish now!). Learning a lot and getting confused a lot. I often feel like I'm in Grade 2 again learning my vowels and nouns, with a teacher who insists on perfect spelling. More than anything I cannot wait to use this French on real French speaking people (I don't count my French teacher coz he's Nepalais - despite being French in every other way!) in Morocco and Paris during our travels in October :)

I just found a cute apartment to stay in via airbnb.com (I will let you know if I recommend it after our stay) in Paris located in the 1st arrondissement right near the Lourve and Forum des Halles. Saying that I'm excited is to put it plainly! Anyway, we have to wait til the owner of the apartment replies to my email, and I hope it's a positive response!

I thought I'd just put myself in a Parisianne mood with some style photos from Paris by non other than, The Sartorialist...

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Q-Concept Store

In all my craziness last week, I forgot to do a Travel Feature Friday, so this week I have made sure it is the one thing I blog about. As I prepare my, ahem, shopping list for my trip to Bangkok in August (despite it being a work trip. It's going to be so hard to focus!), I was thinking of all the cool stores I have to visit. I've been there a few times now to know what to go straight for and what not to waste my time with. One store that popped into my head is the Q-Concept Store which my hubby and I discovered on our honeymoon last year.

It's a fun and quirky store that has such a variety of things in it, from crazy doll keyrings to home furnishings to clothes, you can spend hours in the store just playing with the random gadgets and toys. Like these catapult things we took a photo of: (please note the 'wedding slinger' and the 'baby shooter'!)

They have beautiful clothes and accessories, that seemed a little bit overpriced, but still beautiful nonetheless. It's the kind of shore that I would visit everyday, not to buy, but just to look and play. You would also find a gift for the most difficult-to-buy for person here, I think!

Next time you're in Bangkok make sure you pay a visit to the Q-Concept Store (even visit their website, it's all sorts of pretty!).

Siam Paragon, 3rd level next to the main atrium escalators.

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The Philippine Islands

Firstly, the Philippines is not usually known by this name. I think someone wanted to make it sound more exotic and added 'islands' to the end, and some Filipinos love it and others loathe it (I saw BryanBoy tweet that he hated it). Anyways, I am very proud of the fact that I am half Filipino (ha they say it's a new race - there's so many!), especially because I get to spend wonderful holidays by the beach side all in the name of 'seeing family'. My mum comes from the island called Mindanao, which is the biggest and most southern island and her hometown faces west, so can you imagine the amazing sunsets we get to witness every evening? Breath-taking! My fondest childhood memories are jumping off the rocks into the beautiful crystal clear water (I refuse to jump now - the rocks have danger written all over them!) and going boating up and down the coast with my cousins. Such fun fun times!

But alas, I'm a little bit sad at the moment as my parents are over there right now enjoying some wonderful beach and family time while I slave away at work here in Nepal *sigh*. This is the second time my parents have gone with out me and it sucks!

Here are some photos I took from the last time I went in 2008...

That's me in the boat!

and those dreaded jumping rocks

It's my second home...

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Go on Time

India's IndiGO Airlines just released this new ad entitled, 'On Time Client' which is what we wish all airlines would try to do! I thought it was a really fun and modern commercial and it's nice to see an airline acknowledge what can happen if all their flights ran 'on time'. I like the implied chic hotel and the mod 70's outfits too! Such fun! :)

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Korea Sparkling

On CNN they play an abundance of tourism and airline commercials. And you know what? They all sucker me in! For example, the last one was on Sri Lanka, and this time? Korea. Sparkling Korea. The music's introduction gets me every time, and the two things this ad makes me want to do in Korea is a) snowboard and b) go to the beach. Extreme to extreme! I swear I am a tourism advertisers dream consumer!

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Wish You Were Here

BREAKING NEWS! Well kind of not really, but here is my little write up that I did for our fundraising trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp published on CNN Go Asia. I like seeing my name in print...
Check it out here...

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Wanderlust List

Recently my husband was inspired by this blog to make a list of 100 things to do before he dies (God forbid anytime soon!). Naturally, it rubbed off on me and next thing you know I'm ratting my brains trying to think of even 10 things to do! But one that is a high priority on the list is visiting 20 countries before I'm 25 years old. I turn 25 in December 2011 and I'm nearly there on the list, but just need a little push along!

Here is where I've been so far:

1. Australia
2. Philippines
3. U.S.A
4. Fiji
5. Thailand
6. New Zealand
7. Bangladesh
8. China (Hong Kong)
9. Nepal
10. Qatar
11. Oman

This year we will be visiting the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, U.K, France and fingers crossed, India! So that's 16 countries, leaving four to visit next year.

There are a few ground rules: airports don't count, at least a day (12 hours) must be spent outside of the airport's surroundings and some sort of cultural experience is to be had!

Any suggestions for next year?
You can visit my husband's blog here (he is quite the artiste and illustrator - far more creative than I am!)

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Guess!

It's Friday today and I couldn't let this day pass without something travel related!

So please take a guess as to where this beautiful city is that I will also be visiting this coming October...

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I'm bringing it back!

Travel Feature Friday that is. Because I realised that I can't live without travel, you see. I've come to realise that as much as fashion and shopping is, seeing the world is a big part of my life and my personality.
So back to regular travel posts I go, I'm going to give you the stylish, the glamorous but also budget and backpacker just so we've got the whole range covered :)

Today: Stylish and Glamorous in Paris (just to get me inspired for my upcoming trip).

This is the beautiful Hôtel de Sers, located in central Paris in the 8th arrondissement, is has beautiful views of steeples and Parisien rooftops (from it's apartment suite anyway). Originally built in 1880, it has been recently renovated with a classic facade that has not lost the feel of the original mansion.

I love how despite it's columns, chandeliers, portraits of dead people (I'm sure) and red carpeted hallways, everything that has moved into the building is of modern and retro origin. The chairs, the tables and the cushions which are bright and flirty, make this place and interesting hotel to experience.

Prices range from US$730 to a striking $3,100! Je ne peux pas le croire! And that doesn't include breakfast!

{via the cool hunter}

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Guess where I'm going...

In case you're still not sure...My wonderful, and very kind husband and I booked flights the other night to London! And I'm excited as I am when I walk into a Zara store (if you are a regular reader, you should know abotu this VERY VERY excited excitement that is happening!). We're planning on going in October via Dubai and Turkey, which has been at the top of my travel list for a while now. We still haven't concreted places to go in Europe but I know for sure that Paris will work it's way into our itinerary! Do you have any tips for places to stay visit in any of these places? Please do share :)

photos via weheartit - just search London

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Everest Base Camp Trek

So...I made it! After 14 days of walking, vomitting and diarrhea (sorry you had to hear it!) we finally reached Everest Base Camp/Kala Patthar. We reached about 5300m above sea level and I have to say that this trek was the most challenging thing I've ever had to do! I think I pushed my body to it's limit and and now sporting a more slim figure! But hey, I did it! I can now say I've been on the roof of the world and can tick Everest Base Camp off that almighty travel list :))

P.S. I am never walking for more than 7 days ever again, for the rest of my life!

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Sri Lanka

Tell me this video doesn't inspire you and make you want to get on a plane to this magical place?

It also keeps you in suspense as to where this enchanting place is...I was thinking Thailand? Malaysia? Philippines? But no, it's Sri Lanka and boy has it moved up the ranks on my travel list!

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Sharq Village & Spa

The most memorable part of our trip was being treated a night in the 5 star resort, Sharq Village & Spa as a belated wedding present from my cousins. And I'm sure my husband would agree with me in saying that it was the best wedding present!

The Sharq is only 2 years old and cost $450 million to make (Yep I was shocked at the price too), and is run by the swanky Ritz-Carlton. Now, I've never been in a 5 star resort before, so much as a 4 star (as far as I can recall?) so this was a whole new experience for me and I felt incredibly under-dressed from the moment we walked in.

The foyer was amazingly decked out with crystals chandeliers and furry rugs and a marble floor. There were Arabian men & women gracefully floating around in their flowing Dishdashah's and Hijab's. It felt like we were amongst royalty.

There were 12 villas, in which were about 8 or 9 rooms and each villa had their own butler. Our room looked out towards the chilled pools (I know! Chilled pools! Well I guess you have to have that in the desert), and beyond the pools was the warm waters of the beach.

There were 5 things that I especially LOVED about our room, which left me wishing we could live in it:
1. It was right next to the pool
2. The shower was super pressurized and had steaming hot water on tap
3. There were Bvlgari toiletries in the bathroom which smelled delicious
4. The bed and sheets were the softest, most comfortable-ist things I have ever laid my body to rest in
5. My husband was there to share it all with me

It was a truly magical experience, and we are so thankful to my cousins for giving us the opportunity.

If you ever want to experience luxury, spend a night at the Sharq.

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Just stopping by!

I thought I'd just drop in to say hi...

We have been a bit busy but I thought I'd upload a pic real quick! We've been to many malls to my absolute delight, and today took many pictures along the waterfront of Doha and even went to the Museum of Islamic Art which was really good! The building itself is a piece of art! Actually it's safe to say that every building here is a piece of art! Everything is designed so uniquely. Such an interesting place! Tonight we're going to the Pearl, which is where the wealthy live and play, and we'll also be going to Souq Waqquif which is a traditional Arabic market place which should be awesome! I love souvenieres and old looking treasures!

Anyways that's all for now :)

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Doha, Qatar

As of tomorrow I will be in that picture. I will be in a shopping mall that has a canal running through it, replicated to be like Venice...but in the Middle East. I think I'm most excited about the shopping mall part.

But my wonderful holiday has finally come and my husband and I will spend 5 days in Qatar and 3 days in Oman (which I hear is absolutely beautiful). Some may never even heard of these places, so I'm excited about something slightly more exotic. Oh, and did I mention that I'm excited about shopping?

Hopefully that Middle Eastern sun will cool down for us and we won't get swept by a sandstorm. Fingers crossed.

Beryl xo

p.s. Not to worry I've scheduled some posts for the next week so please make sure you drop by, so my blog won't get lonely without me!

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