This spot was so wonderful that I had to dedicate a post to it. La Maree was a phenomenal seafood restaurant overlooking the Monaco yacht harbor. It was our last night in Monaco so it was the perfect experience to be able to take in some of the scenic beauty that this small but extraordinary country offers. We had several small dishes and each one was delectable, but I have to say I was a major fan of the dessert. Although it took extra time to prepare it gave us more time to take in the ambience and when it finally did arrive, it was well worth the wait.
Vintage Tea in Dublin
I’m such a fan of tea. Also of high tea. And double decker buses. So Vintage Tea Tours was an absolute dream! It’s fairly new, so I’m so glad that my mum stumbled across it when she was exploring Dublin! As soon as you walk down the cobblestone street it feels as though you’re on your way to experience a cross between the Knight Bus of Harry Potter and a Tea Party with the mad hatter and Alice. Once seated on the second level we were greeted with a tray of treats and an offering of tea flavors. I chose the rosé champagne tea which was light and fruity. The array of edible offerings ranged from a sour green apple cupcake to cucumber and cream cheese finger sandwiches. Then we were off and touring around Dublin viewing all the best that it has to offer from Phoenix Park to the Spire in the heart of the city, passing Trinity College and Temple Bar along the way! All in all the experience was truly a delight. Our host was knowledgable, friendly, and attentive, the bus was well restored and well appointed for a tea tour, and the food was fun and whimsical.
Giant’s Causeway
I’ve seen some beautiful places and the coast of Ireland is one of those places. It’s wild and harsh but so breathtakingly beautiful. The ocean crashes up against massive cliffs of rolling green hills moving inland. The water is a pure blue and the sky on a sunny day is a robins egg shade. It feels almost magical as the wind whips up from the water and tugs at your hair and the edges of your clothes. One of the most interesting places we visited was Giant’s Causeway, a world heritage site that was formed by molten lava meeting the sea. I would advise a hat and scarf if visiting in the late winter or early spring. The hat is no longer available and the scarf is from the winter FabFitFun box, but I’ve linked to similar options for the hat here and for the scarf here.
Exploring Northern Ireland
I love old castles and there is no shortage in the United Kingdom and Ireland! This castle, Carrickfergus Castle, was a fortress on the edge of Belfast. It’s right off the main road now and a whole portion of the city has grown up around it. It was one of the first structures in that area and it’s wonderful that they preserved it even with the modern world growing up around it. One of the best tips I could give anyone traveling to Ireland during March is to pack lots of light layers, because the weather is erratic but the landscape is beautiful! A light rain jacket and a light down jacket are a great option for layering. I chose one from Uniqlo, which I’m linking here because it’s the ideal travel jacket and it happens to be on sale right now!
New York Street Style
New York City always associates itself with fashion in my mind. Whether I’m there for work or play, I always feel like my style game has to be on point, even if I can only bring a a carry-on suitcase with me! This trip to New York was much colder than I thought it would be, but luckily I had even with me to layer for warmth. I took some of my favorite winter staples with me; my Zara camel coat, my favorite winter pompom hat, and Topshop black skinny jeans. What staples do you travel with?
Music Festival Style
As a musician it’s probably pretty obvious that I love music, so when I’m not out playing my own music I love being able to take in some of the great music Nashville has to offer! This was from a day in Centennial Park, and while the music festivals they put on in the park are fantastic, another great reason I love the shows at this park is because they almost always welcome dogs! Audrey loves to get out and be seen, she’s quite the socialite, as is apparent from her poses in these pictures. I also love the opportunity to embrace festival fashion, because who doesn’t love Levi’s cutoffs?!