Crosses

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One of my favourite things to do when I travel is to visit religious buildings.

My best memory from my Paris trip is actually Notre Dame. After a long day of sightseeing and shopping, we went into the cathedral, and it was like someone turned of a button or something. Or maybe they turned it on.. We came in there and all of a sudden everything was quiet and peaceful. Such a contrast to the city outside. And then there's something about that gothic architecture, that makes you feel very humble.

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I think it's so fascinating to see how much they put into the churches back in the day, even though a society might have been poor, the churches was rich. So much art and beauty in one place, it's like you can feel how important the building was for it's people.

After that visit to Notre Dame, religious buildings are somethning that I always have to visit on trips. And when I'm there I light a candle for a special person, and maybe I buy a little thing, like a cross.

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The rosaries on the pictures are memories from good travels. The black one is from a stunning basilica in Malta, called The Mosta Dome. And then there's a couple from the St. Stephen's Basilica that we checked out on our Budapest trip.

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Croatia

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All i want to say is that if you haven't been in Croatia, you should go.

We stayed at the island Brac, in a small, old town called Bol. Rented a car and drove around the island to get a look. Went on top of the high mountains, and also checked out a few of the pittoresque little towns by the sea. Agreed Bol was the best place though, and decided to stay there and just chill for the rest of the week.

There were so many pretty beaches, big and small, dressed and naked.. Something for everyone, If you hate tanning lines then hey.. Very relaxed atmosphere for sure. I had heard that Croatia has the cleanest water in the whole Europe, but I didn't really understand the fuss until I saw it myself. You can see the bottom of the sea now matter how far you swim. And that turqouise colour..so pretty. Other than that I think I should brag about the cousine. I ate grilled fresh fish and buttered rice every day. And the wine..amazing.

I'm pretty sure we'll go back there one day. Actually really loved it:)

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The white dress

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There's nothing special about this outfit, except that it's my favourite in the whole world;) Very simple, just a white cotton dress and sandals.. But the reason this is the best thing I can imagine wearing is just because of the days I get to wear it. It's my sunshine outfit. My holiday dress. This is what I put on the days when it's real warm and everything is wonderful. What can be better than sun, sea and a easy white dress?

Dress from Indiska.

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Rest

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Would you believe me if I told you this is all I've been doing the last week?

It's true.. :)

I haven't been on a computer, watched TV or even listended to music for a whole week.. Brought a couple of books, but didn't read them.. Not a single newspaper either. And I shut down my mobile so no one could reach me. No disturbances.

I was too occupied by listening to the sound of the waves. And that's how a holiday should be like, I think. Total relaxation.

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So now, after soaking up D-vitamines, laying around with nothing but a bikini and salt water on my skin, I actually feel rested. It's the best thing in the world. And I wish that feeling for everyone.

Take time for yourself, and just enjoy life:)

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I love staying in hotels

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You know the feeling of waking up in crispy white sheets, in a huge bed with almost too soft madrasses.. While your eyes are still closed you start to hear some unfamiliar noises. You open your eyes and streams of light shines through the heavy curtains. You look around in the room, first at the lamp in the ceiling, and then over to the nightstand that so nicely matches the bed, and everything looks new and strange. And then you remember that you're in a hotel room, you're on holiday! Aaahhh! Jump out of bed, open the curtains and look out on the new and unknown city your about to discover. And then there's the hotel breakfast, room service or the restaurant, either way not having to lift a finger yourself is such a luxury.

I just LOVE staying in hotels.

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These pics are from where we stayed in Budapest, such a pretty hotel. And as wee speak I'm searching for a new travel destination. But it's not so easy to find the right place. Since the Norwegian summer has decided to not give us real summer weather, I have decided we have to go to somewhere warm. I was thinking some place quiet and peaceful, with pretty beaches and good food. I was thinking maybe a Greek island or something. But as I'm going through the destinations and looking at hotels I wonder; what's up with the brown wool blankets??! I really don't need a luxury hotel, but I don't want to get fleas either. The good thing is that by the end of the month all the travels will drop extremely in costs, so I just have to stay cool and not order anything until a good deal shows up.

But I can't wait though, can't wait to the next time I'll wake up in a hotel room:)

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What about you, do you love hotel living too?

And, a favourite place/ hotel to reccomend?

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Holiday behavior

Yesterday we talked about sunscreen. Today I thought I'd give you a tip on holiday indoor activity. Lets say if the weather isn't all that sunny, or if you've already had enough of sun. Play in your hotel room! Do it like a home alone kid. The maids are paid to do a job, so no reason to be shy.

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Sweets

Some of the sugar I brought home from The Budapest trip.

The dress is supercute, can't wait to wear it.
Belgian truffles.

The looovely Chloé parfume.

Rose candle from L'Occitane, yum.

Macarones, the little that's left of them anyway.

Budapest

New York Palace

Stayed at a nice hotel called New York Palace. It was pretty luxurious (lets just say that they're generous with the gold and marble), and we just had to enjoy it to the fullest. The restaurant was insane, and the spa was terrific. On Tuesday we ordered a couples romantic massage, haha, where we got aroma therapeutic synced massages, champagne, and they even closed the area for us to use all the facilities for two hours. Pretty funny. I think only in eastern Europe. It seems if you are willing to pay a little more there's no limits for how generous they are with the luxury down there. Personally I think it was just hysterical to live like that for a few days, and I swear I put my fancy silky napkin on my chest on the robe when doing room sevice for breakfast. Almost managed to convince myself I was the queen or something.

Wearing Akris blouse, Never Denim shorts and Din Sko shoes.

Pack light

I was so proud of myself when I for the first time actually managed to pack light this time.

You see, packing hasn't exactly been my strong side.. When I went to Israel in April I had about 10 kilos overweight, and no..I couldn't put it in my hand luggage, cause I already had my 8 kilos in there... Little did I know that I'd be wearing a spa bathing coat most of the time (I could have managed with some bikinis and a couple of small summery garments). And let me tell you, it wasn't fun to drag all of that around in the highly secured Tel Aviv airport where you actually have to lift your suitcase up on benches where they control every little thing you have brought. Like..every sock.
I swore to myself to never ever again bring too much when I travel.

So when we were off to Budapest I proudly and happily strolled through Gardermoen airport with the tinyest suitcase I've got, leaving only the tall shoes that I couldn't find room for in that small thing to bf. Good thing Hungary is very warm in June, cause I had only brought tiny stuff. I didn't feel too smart though, when I saw how little clothes I had when it hang there in the hotel room closet, but as it turned out it went allright..wow.

Moral of the story: Pack light. It might work.

Tourist

I'm taking a little trip to Budapest.

I'll be back on Thursday, hope to see you then:)