It's March and that means spring aka the blossom season is soon here. And who doesn’t love spring ? A reminder and a lesson for us to learn that no winter ever lasts forever. It's not only the best time to soak into the glory of mother nature but also one of the best times to photograph it in its happiest colourful form. The Tulips of Netherlands, the Cherry blossoms of Japan, the yellow spring of Sweden all beautiful and stunning. Excited for spring travel? So here are my 5 favourite places to wander, marvel and take photos of during this spring time.
1. Japan - The land of the rising sun becomes ever so beautiful covered with sakura the Cherry blossoms. Experiencing spring in Japan is definitely a must in ones lifetime.
2. Netherlands - Think Netherlands, Think Tulips. Love the symmetry of the Tulip flower. Fields and fields of red, yellow, orange in Netherlands. It seems like the earth is exploding with colours. Mid April is the peak season for tulips and if you want to avoid the crowds of the famous Lisse head to Hillegom.
3. London - My favourite city in the world is no less stunning than the best during spring. That is the thing about London. It does justice to every season. Hyde Park, Regents Park are beautiful but Greenwich Park is the most stunning during spring. Lined with rows of Cherry Blossoms. My favourite London Neighbourhood, Notting hill looks particularly picturesque. The flowers against candy colour houses there make great pictures. South Kensington has some blossom trees at great spots too. Also London shops and cafes do beautiful spring flower installations that make great pictures.
4. Yunnan, China - China is so huge and diverse and it has so many different flowers and colours. Vaibhav visited Kunming last year and he was in total awe of the variety of flowers he experienced there. Kunming is also known as the spring city of China.
5. Sweden - Yes Sweden is cold and that's why at the hint of warm temps the nation gets real excited for spring. People want to dine in the open and just want to stay in the outdoors at every opportunity possible. The nature gives Sweden a carpet of yellow flowers in spring. The most luminous of all the colours of the spectrum signifying enlightenment, sunshine, creativity and very rightly Spring. Head to Malmo, Sweden to experience yellow in its natural glory.
These are my favourite spring destinations? Love to hear from you about your favourite spring destinations and experiences. let me know in the comments below.
Love
Chichi
5 most beautiful places to visit in spring
It's March and that means spring aka the blossom season is soon here. And who doesn’t love spring ? A reminder and a lesson for us to learn that no winter ever lasts forever. It's not only the best time to soak into the glory of mother nature but also one of the best times to photograph it in its happiest colourful form. The Tulips of Netherlands, the Cherry blossoms of Japan, the yellow spring of Sweden all beautiful and stunning. Excited for spring travel? So here are my 5 favourite places to wander, marvel and take photos of during this spring time.
1. Japan - The land of the rising sun becomes ever so beautiful covered with sakura the Cherry blossoms. Experiencing spring in Japan is definitely a must in ones lifetime.
2. Netherlands - Think Netherlands, Think Tulips. Love the symmetry of the Tulip flower. Fields and fields of red, yellow, orange in Netherlands. It seems like the earth is exploding with colours. Mid April is the peak season for tulips and if you want to avoid the crowds of the famous Lisse head to Hillegom.
3. London - My favourite city in the world is no less stunning than the best during spring. That is the thing about London. It does justice to every season. Hyde Park, Regents Park are beautiful but Greenwich Park is the most stunning during spring. Lined with rows of Cherry Blossoms. My favourite London Neighbourhood, Notting hill looks particularly picturesque. The flowers against candy colour houses there make great pictures. South Kensington has some blossom trees at great spots too. Also London shops and cafes do beautiful spring flower installations that make great pictures.
4. Yunnan, China - China is so huge and diverse and it has so many different flowers and colours. Vaibhav visited Kunming last year and he was in total awe of the variety of flowers he experienced there. Kunming is also known as the spring city of China.
5. Sweden - Yes Sweden is cold and that's why at the hint of warm temps the nation gets real excited for spring. People want to dine in the open and just want to stay in the outdoors at every opportunity possible. The nature gives Sweden a carpet of yellow flowers in spring. The most luminous of all the colours of the spectrum signifying enlightenment, sunshine, creativity and very rightly Spring. Head to Malmo, Sweden to experience yellow in its natural glory.
These are my favourite spring destinations? Love to hear from you about your favourite spring destinations and experiences. let me know in the comments below.
Love
Chichi
Its been coming to me for sometime now and this year i finally decided to practice slow style with determination. Well, you have heard of sustainable fashion that is brands that use materials that are eco friendly, pay right wages to their workers and follow a whole lot of ethical practices with the aim to take care of the environment. To only purchase and wear from such brands would be the ultimate goal but as of now with my lifestyle i can't really make 100% commitment to it. I would try more and more each year and hopefully soon get there but as of now what i could 100% commit to is Slow Style.
What i wore - Jumper & Trousers- H&M, Boots- River Island
Now what is slow style? Its a slower pace of consuming fashion. To not be moving from one trend to another and be all fashion fashion. Its about re wearing pieces in our wardrobe in different ways and styles. Its about buying less items. Its about not buying things just because they are cheap. Its about practicing less and being happy with less.
This post is an intro to the whole concept and i would go deeper into the topic in the next post.
Love
Chichi
What is slow style ?
Its been coming to me for sometime now and this year i finally decided to practice slow style with determination. Well, you have heard of sustainable fashion that is brands that use materials that are eco friendly, pay right wages to their workers and follow a whole lot of ethical practices with the aim to take care of the environment. To only purchase and wear from such brands would be the ultimate goal but as of now with my lifestyle i can't really make 100% commitment to it. I would try more and more each year and hopefully soon get there but as of now what i could 100% commit to is Slow Style.
What i wore - Jumper & Trousers- H&M, Boots- River Island
Now what is slow style? Its a slower pace of consuming fashion. To not be moving from one trend to another and be all fashion fashion. Its about re wearing pieces in our wardrobe in different ways and styles. Its about buying less items. Its about not buying things just because they are cheap. Its about practicing less and being happy with less.
This post is an intro to the whole concept and i would go deeper into the topic in the next post.
Love
Chichi
Learning anything just for the hell of it doesn't sound like a lot of fun for a lot of us. But maybe languages can be the exception to that? Because learning a language isn't just about learning a load of new words and how to put them together, it's about finding out more about other cultures and ways of living as well. Here are some benefits of learning a language that you might not have thought about.
Work
Just the fact that you've taken the time to
learn a second language can be an amazing career boost. Think about it; if you
learn a language you are dedicating time to improving yourself, great at
organising, able to take on new ideas, and clearly are a multitasker. According
to Benny from www.fluentin3months.com,
a second language on your CV opens doors; even if the job you go for doesn't
actually need you to speak that second language!
Mind
If you can organise your work, social life,
spending time with your family, and all the other stuff you do in your life at
the same time as learning a new language, people will be envious of your
organisation skills. And it's good for your mind; it's basically like giving
your brain a good workout. If nothing else, learning a second language is going
to do amazing things for memory!
Experience
Going on holiday? How much better is it
going to be if you're going somewhere you can speak your second language in?
Imagine browsing through websites like www.french-podcasts.com,
and next thing you know, you’re sitting in a cafe in Paris ordering coffee and
croissants in French instead of having to say it in English? The whole
experience will be better just for speaking French. You'll be able to find your
way around easier, read signs in shops or on posters without having to
translate anything, and get to see the real, actual France. Why wouldn't you
want that?
Entertainment
Ever browsed Netflix and
thought about how many films or shows you might be missing out on because
they're in other languages? Learning a second language helps with that too!
Even if you start out with English subtitles. Imagine how many series there are
just waiting for you to binge watch? And it's the same for online. How many
Instagrams do you follow where you just look at the images and don't read what
they say because it's in another language?
Open-minded
When we get to see the world only through
our press and media, it's pretty one-sided. Imagine getting a better idea of
what is really happening by reading the views from a newspaper or watching news
in another language? “Learning a new
language makes us think more about others anyway because we get to see how
other people live” says https://www.languagetrainers.co.uk/
in their latest Instagram
post. But the opportunity to see more than our side of a story is a huge
benefit of language learning because we get to think outside of just what we
know. Plus, the more languages you speak the more people you get to speak to.
How many friends are there out in the world waiting to get to know you!
Benefits of learning a language
Learning anything just for the hell of it doesn't sound like a lot of fun for a lot of us. But maybe languages can be the exception to that? Because learning a language isn't just about learning a load of new words and how to put them together, it's about finding out more about other cultures and ways of living as well. Here are some benefits of learning a language that you might not have thought about.
Work
Just the fact that you've taken the time to
learn a second language can be an amazing career boost. Think about it; if you
learn a language you are dedicating time to improving yourself, great at
organising, able to take on new ideas, and clearly are a multitasker. According
to Benny from www.fluentin3months.com,
a second language on your CV opens doors; even if the job you go for doesn't
actually need you to speak that second language!
Mind
If you can organise your work, social life,
spending time with your family, and all the other stuff you do in your life at
the same time as learning a new language, people will be envious of your
organisation skills. And it's good for your mind; it's basically like giving
your brain a good workout. If nothing else, learning a second language is going
to do amazing things for memory!
Experience
Going on holiday? How much better is it
going to be if you're going somewhere you can speak your second language in?
Imagine browsing through websites like www.french-podcasts.com,
and next thing you know, you’re sitting in a cafe in Paris ordering coffee and
croissants in French instead of having to say it in English? The whole
experience will be better just for speaking French. You'll be able to find your
way around easier, read signs in shops or on posters without having to
translate anything, and get to see the real, actual France. Why wouldn't you
want that?
Entertainment
Ever browsed Netflix and
thought about how many films or shows you might be missing out on because
they're in other languages? Learning a second language helps with that too!
Even if you start out with English subtitles. Imagine how many series there are
just waiting for you to binge watch? And it's the same for online. How many
Instagrams do you follow where you just look at the images and don't read what
they say because it's in another language?
Open-minded
When we get to see the world only through
our press and media, it's pretty one-sided. Imagine getting a better idea of
what is really happening by reading the views from a newspaper or watching news
in another language? “Learning a new
language makes us think more about others anyway because we get to see how
other people live” says https://www.languagetrainers.co.uk/
in their latest Instagram
post. But the opportunity to see more than our side of a story is a huge
benefit of language learning because we get to think outside of just what we
know. Plus, the more languages you speak the more people you get to speak to.
How many friends are there out in the world waiting to get to know you!
Lets brighten our winter by wearing a bright green jumper and visiting a London cafe ladden with pink flowers.
A bright jumper is just what i need to fight the gloomy weather. This one is from H&M. And it was super cheap, just £7 in the sale. The trousers are also from H&M. The fit is perfect and super elongating! I have literally lived in these River Island mountain boots since this autumn. It is my only shoe purchase in about 5 months and i can't help but pat myself for getting value out of every penny of the £70 spent on it.
Elan cafe is just one of those places where you like to go to feel good or to brighten your mood, don't they mean the same thing, anyways. If i am not wrong there are 4 of them in London now with plans for more. This one is on Market place just 2 mins from Oxford circus station. The flower wall is super instagram famous as you can tell. Food is good. I love their mediterranean bread with eggs and tomatoes. The spiced chai latte doesn't look like tea and its actually not TEA TEA but its a nice drink that wouldn't offend the tea lovers.
Love
Chichi
How to brighten winter
Lets brighten our winter by wearing a bright green jumper and visiting a London cafe ladden with pink flowers.
A bright jumper is just what i need to fight the gloomy weather. This one is from H&M. And it was super cheap, just £7 in the sale. The trousers are also from H&M. The fit is perfect and super elongating! I have literally lived in these River Island mountain boots since this autumn. It is my only shoe purchase in about 5 months and i can't help but pat myself for getting value out of every penny of the £70 spent on it.
Elan cafe is just one of those places where you like to go to feel good or to brighten your mood, don't they mean the same thing, anyways. If i am not wrong there are 4 of them in London now with plans for more. This one is on Market place just 2 mins from Oxford circus station. The flower wall is super instagram famous as you can tell. Food is good. I love their mediterranean bread with eggs and tomatoes. The spiced chai latte doesn't look like tea and its actually not TEA TEA but its a nice drink that wouldn't offend the tea lovers.
Love
Chichi
The title of the post gave it to you that this colourful piece of geography, Portmeirion, is in the UK otherwise most whether from UK or elsewhere would have struggled hard and in all probability said this place is in Italy or Greece.
We stopped at Portmeirion for 5-6 hours while visiting Wales. And i have to admit that i was absolutely awe struck and couldn't believe that such a vibrant, colourful and unique village that had Italy written all over it was actually part of the UK. The United Kingdom surprises you beyond bounds if you dare to explore.
1. A bit of history - Portmeirion is a tourist village in Gwynedd, North Wales. It was designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village
2. How to get to Potmeirion- Its a perched in so does not have its own train station. The nearest one is Minffordd station which has connections from all parts of the UK. From Minffordd, Portmeirion is a 20 min walk. If staying in The Portmeirion hotel you can ask for a free shuttle from Minffordd station. You can easily find out the best route for your time of travel on Google maps or Rome2rio.
3. There is an entry fee to get inside the village which i didn't expect. The village is maintained by a charity and the entry fees goes into the maintenance and welfare of the village.
4. On the coastline of Wales it one of the best seaside places to holiday in the UK. A great place to honeymoon as well in the UK. The Portemeirion hotel is right on the waterfront but i am sure you can find fab airbnbs in the village.
5. Their are a few open air small restaurants and tea rooms in the village. The food is good. Definitely satisfy the hungry tourist. We reached at about 12 and after a bit of exploring had an Italian lunch. Then explored a bit more and had tea. There are many gelato shops too.
6. Wander around the streets soaking into all the ornate Italian touches. Beautiful manicured gardens with the loveliest flowers. Rolling hills on one side and coastline on the other. One can spend hours and hours in this lovely paradise but just for reference, at a stretch you can cover the whole village in about 2 hours or so.
7. We also went on a group hiking trail further deep in the village. Surrounded by loads of fauna and ended it at a beautiful lake which seemed like in the middle of nowhere.
8. Near the coastline is a beautiful structure of white and blue which reminded me of Greece actually.
9. There is a cave trail as well near the coastline, quite fun for kids.
10. Portmeirion is an absolute heaven for Instagrammers. Just look at the spots.
11. You can also do some shopping of beautiful pottery when there.
We were in Portmeirion for 5-6 hours and were able to check out the whole village, take beautiful pictures and also have lunch plus tea. Definitely like a definite one to add to your itinerary when visiting wales. And A MUST VISIT PLACE in the UK that also deserves to be chosen for a night or two of relaxation. Portmeirion, truly special, well deserves a spot in top colourful places to visit in Europe.
Love
Chichi
Portmeirion Wales, the most colourful vibrant village in the UK
The title of the post gave it to you that this colourful piece of geography, Portmeirion, is in the UK otherwise most whether from UK or elsewhere would have struggled hard and in all probability said this place is in Italy or Greece.
We stopped at Portmeirion for 5-6 hours while visiting Wales. And i have to admit that i was absolutely awe struck and couldn't believe that such a vibrant, colourful and unique village that had Italy written all over it was actually part of the UK. The United Kingdom surprises you beyond bounds if you dare to explore.
1. A bit of history - Portmeirion is a tourist village in Gwynedd, North Wales. It was designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village
2. How to get to Potmeirion- Its a perched in so does not have its own train station. The nearest one is Minffordd station which has connections from all parts of the UK. From Minffordd, Portmeirion is a 20 min walk. If staying in The Portmeirion hotel you can ask for a free shuttle from Minffordd station. You can easily find out the best route for your time of travel on Google maps or Rome2rio.
3. There is an entry fee to get inside the village which i didn't expect. The village is maintained by a charity and the entry fees goes into the maintenance and welfare of the village.
4. On the coastline of Wales it one of the best seaside places to holiday in the UK. A great place to honeymoon as well in the UK. The Portemeirion hotel is right on the waterfront but i am sure you can find fab airbnbs in the village.
5. Their are a few open air small restaurants and tea rooms in the village. The food is good. Definitely satisfy the hungry tourist. We reached at about 12 and after a bit of exploring had an Italian lunch. Then explored a bit more and had tea. There are many gelato shops too.
6. Wander around the streets soaking into all the ornate Italian touches. Beautiful manicured gardens with the loveliest flowers. Rolling hills on one side and coastline on the other. One can spend hours and hours in this lovely paradise but just for reference, at a stretch you can cover the whole village in about 2 hours or so.
7. We also went on a group hiking trail further deep in the village. Surrounded by loads of fauna and ended it at a beautiful lake which seemed like in the middle of nowhere.
8. Near the coastline is a beautiful structure of white and blue which reminded me of Greece actually.
9. There is a cave trail as well near the coastline, quite fun for kids.
10. Portmeirion is an absolute heaven for Instagrammers. Just look at the spots.
11. You can also do some shopping of beautiful pottery when there.
We were in Portmeirion for 5-6 hours and were able to check out the whole village, take beautiful pictures and also have lunch plus tea. Definitely like a definite one to add to your itinerary when visiting wales. And A MUST VISIT PLACE in the UK that also deserves to be chosen for a night or two of relaxation. Portmeirion, truly special, well deserves a spot in top colourful places to visit in Europe.
Love
Chichi
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