İstanbul, Türkiye

istanbul Saturday, September 02, 2023

Hello everyone! I hope you're having a wonderful week! I wanted to share some snippets of my time in Istanbul. It was a business trip so unfortunately, I was unable to explore the beauty of this country. I spent most of my time at the Fairmont Quasar Istanbul Hotel however, I was able to sneak out to the mall before my meeting. When we did go out as a group, it was in the evening for dinner though each restaurant provided us with wonderful views of the city! For more pictures and to watch my vlog, click, "Continue Reading."

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Fall in Washington, DC

dc Tuesday, August 22, 2023

It felt great to be back in DC! The only other time I've ever been was during my middle school trip! I recall wandering through some of the Smithsonian Museums, touring the White House, visiting Mount Vernon, watching a reenactment of the Revolutionary War, and more! Unfortunately, since this was a business trip, I did not have a lot of leisure time to revisit these sites or explore other historical aspects of this wonderful nation. Want to see what I got up to and what I was able to visit? Click "Continue Reading" to watch my vlog and see my pictures!

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The Bean in Chicago, Illinois

chicago Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The Windy City sure lives up to its name! I attended a conference in Chicago earlier this year and managed to squeeze in some activities! I read an article stating that there will be limited access to The Bean until Spring 2024 due to construction starting mid-August! Glad I visited this infamous sculpture at Millennium Park prior to the restricted access... Imagine how difficult it will be to snap pictures now. Click "Continue Reading" to watch my vlog and see additional pictures!

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United Polaris | Business Class

Business Class Flight Wednesday, August 09, 2023

This was taken during the pandemic but I never got the opportunity to share my pictures here! I had flew United Polaris from San Diego to Brussels and I enjoyed it! There were horrendous delays that caused me to miss one of my connections from Manchester to Brussels and another delay where I had to sprint 15 minutes to make my connection in Washington D.C. Regardless, I had a great inflight experience. Watch my vlog below and click "Continue Reading" to see more pictures.

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Things to Do in Brussels, Belgium

brussels belgium Sunday, August 06, 2023

Morning from Brussels! It was a bittersweet goodbye to Paris but I wanted to discover more of Europe! I arrived to Belgium via train. I left Paris from Gare du Nord on Thalys. I arrived at Brussel-Zuid/Midi and had to make my way to Brussel-Centraal with two suitcases and a tote. Let's just say it was an adventure. There was an option of catching another short train to my destination however, getting on and off the train was a struggle. I opted for an Uber because I thought it would be simple. My Uber driver left me since I took too long to "appear" and I was charged the entire ride fare 😐. I ended up using an airport taxi since it was more convenient. Watch my vlog below and click "Continue Reading" to see more pictures.

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The Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame

eiffel tower Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Bonjour! This post has sure been a long time coming! The pictures here were taken June 2022 and I've since travelled to Paris again this year! After traveling to Paris in 2023, I can say that tourism is running at high capacity. The crowds felt more dense at all the tourist hot spots and traffic felt worse this time round. I visited many of the same locations featured in this post!

I started my morning by hopping into an Uber to Place du Trocadéro where I was immediately greeted with mesmerizing views of the Eiffel Tower. Below is a short vlog of my day around the city along with some selfies and snaps. Click "Continue Reading."

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Moulin Rouge

France Tuesday, May 16, 2023

After indulging in many sweets and baguettes, I needed a break. Yes, I was shocked too. How could I get tired of bread?! Alas, I settled for something that was just as filling... Mexican food! I already had a ton of food options in the list I created so it was all about making my way there. I wore a simple outfit for dinner. Since it was pretty warm, I wore a crop top with high rise double slit bow pants from Cinq à Sept. I wanted to give my lilac bag from The Kooples some air time so I wore that with my gold Kensie sandals.

Had this delicious burrito at ACA.

Hope you enjoyed this post! More to come!

XO,

Adrienne

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Luxury Shopping in Paris

avenue montaigne Thursday, March 30, 2023

Bienvenue à les magasins dans le 8ème! I spent my Sunday morning shopping! I knew I wanted to purchase two/three designer bags in Paris so I dedicated some time during my trip. I read so many stories and saw so many clips of the horrendous lines leading out the stores however, it really wasn't bad. I spent 5-10 minutes outside Saint Laurent and 15 minutes outside Louis Vuitton. If you're wondering which locations I went to, I opted for the stores on Avenue Montaigne. Practically all of the designer stores are on this Avenue whereas the selection of stores on Champs-Élysées appealed more to the general public. Don't get me wrong, I would definitely make my way down there if it's your first time in Paris to get that experience. Plus, you'll get to see the Arc de Triomphe! 

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Exploring the Louvre - Paris

arc de triomphe Wednesday, January 25, 2023

I walked to the Louvre from my hotel and I must say that every inch of Paris is magical. I wanted  to visit every single store though I did find myself in a bit of a pickle when I noticed many stores and restaurants were closed for the weekend... Perhaps it was only in the area I ventured through. Once I finished snapping pictures and recording videos at Colonnes de Buren or Les Deux Plateaux (the infamous location in Paris with black and white columns), I made my way to the Louvre Museum which is just a few steps away. As noon arrived, nearby restaurants had extensive lines that seemed to curve into the street. For those who are venturing to Paris from the US, I would highly recommend downloading TripAdvisor (I will dedicate a post and video on my channel on things you need to know before going to Paris). I found the a highly rated boulangerie and got myself a sandwich, mille-feuille and Coke. I knew I wanted to soak in as much of Paris as I could so I made my way back to the Louvre and sat down at one of the benches running alongside the museum. To see my adventure, watch my vlog below!

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