324. Washington DC | National Mall

Here's some more photos from my trip. All from the National Mall in Washington DC, which is the park that all the monuments, museums, etc are located. The last time I was here I was only 7 years old & don't remember a thing.
We spent a day here and unfortunately didn't have enough time (& energy) to see even half of all there was to see. Hopefully I'll be back someday! We were there for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Thanks to the cold weather they haven't fully blossomed yet but still very pretty.







"Freedom is not free"


Korean War Veterans Memorial






World War II Memorial






Jefferson Memorial



Lincoln Memorial in the distance..


I like the architecture in their subway stations.

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323. NYC + DC | Favourite Photos & Moments

I'm back from an amazing several days in New York & Washington DC. I booked the trip a bit over a month and a half ago and after planning/looking forward to it for so long it's already over. I wish I could rewind time to a week ago today when I was frantically doing my last minute packing. So sad to be back..now I need something else to look forward to. Here's a quick post to sum up the trip - some of my favourite photos and favourite moments. (Though the photo above was my least favourite moment..having to come back home on my 6:30am flight. At least I got to see the beautiful sunrise) btw, please ignore all the different shapes and sizes of my photos..it's a mixture taken from my phone, camera, Instagram..


Most exciting moment - landing in NYC! Wish I got a better shot of the landing..loved the view from above


After the first night in New York, we took a roadtrip to Washington DC for the cherry blossoms.




Very cute old town Alexandria in Virginia


Loved this ice cream shop. Best smores ice cream I've ever had!


Back in NY. Drove back in time to see the sunset at Long Island


NYC skyline from Brooklyn Heights

Every time I go on a trip there's always one random unexpected moment that I love the most/is the most special and memorable for reasons I can't explain. This time it was waiting at Grand Central Station overlooking the rush hour crowd.




Got a new Clover Canyon dress! That's the only "shopping" I did. Will post more pics after I pick it up from the tailor. Also a lottttt more travel pics soon..

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322. Off to NYC + DC

With the exception of having to pack, I love the nights before a trip. So excited I won't be able to sleep! Tomorrow I leave for a short weekend getaway to the States..flying to NYC then roadtrip to Washington DC (cherry blossom season!) then back to NYC. Kind of a belated birthday trip. I booked it ages ago (a bit over a month, which seems like forever). Finally finished the dreaded task of packing. I never fully unpack after coming home from vacations - I had stuff left in my suitcase from my previous NYC trip during new year's as well as a marionette doll from Prague last summer..which will probably go back in the suitcase once I'm home again. I still don't know where to display it so its been living in my suitcase ever since.

So I actually started my shopping already lol. A few days ago I ordered another Clover Canyon dress online. Couldn't resist because it was the one I've been looking for even before I got my first one (also pictured above). It was the last one left, in the colour I wanted, and in my size. Had it shipped to my friend's parents' house which I will have by tomorrow..it's so convenient having a US address for online shopping (always free + no Canadian customs fees) Can't believe how obsessed I am with this brand - half of my excitement for this trip is to finally get that dress!

Once again I'm going to have my laptop/cell/internet/etc there so will try to update you all each night. Of course we already know there's a 95% chance that won't happen. But I will for sure be active on Instagram so follow me there if you want to see some pics!

I really wish the weather will be nice when I go. It's still not as warm as I was hoping for but at least it'll be trenchcoat weather! I took these photos last time when I was there for New Year's:


NYC from the plane


Toronto from the plane (depressing, hahah)


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