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A little trip to the Middle Ages

~ Madison Kennedy
A little trip to the Middle Ages

Provins, the medieval city ✨

I’ve come here before, but I love this little town ! First time was with my boyfriend, it was super romantic, we had a walk through the garden of roses : it’s stunning there, and so cute. Obviously had to come back with my family, because I don’t know one person amongst them who doesn’t like roses… so I had to share the spot 😊

There’s a lot of history in this place, Jeanne d’Arc came for mass, and they have knights tornaments, people dress up, etc… it can be really fun. Other than that, you’ll see from the pictures that it’s quaint and pretty for a day to hangout outside of Paris. I’m only posting the first part now, because I took too many photos. You’ll get the rest soon, xoxox

A little trio to the Middle Ages
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Although it could not be more Greek, Crete is really a country within a country, with its own history, folklore, and traditions.

~ Madison Kennedy
Although it could not be more Greek, Crete is really a country within a country, with its own history, folklore, and traditions.

Ah, lovely Heraklion ! We love you so 🤍

It’s the capital of the island, and it’s a must do ! You gotta stay at least a night, because the nightlife is definitely the best here since there’s so much going on with tourism & such. Also, they have the most amazing restaurants… I’d suggest Apiri : take the plate of seafood pasta, trust me. And Peskesi, which are some of my absolute fave places to eat. Don’t go for dinner before 9:30pm or so, people eat late there, it’ll feel empty if you go too early, and who likes an empty restaurant ? Not us !

It’s also the best city for visiting museums, and marvelling at the Cretan architecture. So much archeological sites to see. For hotel, I’d suggest to sleep right in the city center, so you can go by foot everywhere you need. I love the Metropole Urban hotel because it’s close to my favorite eateries, and it’s built on lively square.

Although it could not be more Greek, Crete is really a country within a country, with its own history, folklore, and traditions.
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My favorite thing is to travel anywhere in Crete, I’m in love with that island.

~ Madison Kennedy
My favorite thing is to travel anywhere in Crete, I'm in love with that island.

Visiting the gorgeous city of Ierapetra ! ☀️ a stunning, quiet, village.

My jaw dropped. It’s the most southern city on the island of Crete, and you can even spot the unhabited Chrissi island, which is close to the Libyan sea and Egypt. We wanted to go there, but in the middle of August is the worst time. The boat drops you off there for the day, there are barely any trees to take cover from the sun, and it’s basically African sun !

But Ierapetra was stunning, the people were extra nice… the nicest of the whole island. Food was exquisite ! I loved it there.

My favorite thing is to travel anywhere in Crete, I'm in love with that island.
My favorite thing is to travel anywhere in Crete, I'm in love with that island.
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Chemin de Nietzsche

~ Madison Kennedy
Chemin de Nietzsche

My boyfriend loves Nietzsche, so I surprised him with this hike !

I knew there was this beautiful path that the philosopher used to take to get to the medieval town of Èze. It’s definitely more for experienced hikers, and not for someone like me suffering from rheumatoid arthritis 😅. But I also read online that there were many spots along the way where you could sit and rest : and that’s absolutely true ! Without it, I wouldn’t have managed to get up there. It’s an hour hike, it took me over two hours… as you can imagine, I sat whenever I could.

It was a real challenge for the both of us, for him it was a special connection to the writer, and for me it was completely physical. Being quite recently diagnosed with two auto-immune diseases has been difficult for me, but I know I can’t achieve anything if I let that be the best of me. So I push myself, and I’m always happy when I reach my goals, like this one ❤️.

Chemin de Nietzsche
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Enjoying the Mediterranean sun in Monaco

~ Madison Kennedy
Enjoying the Mediterranean sun in Monaco

Whatever happens in Monaco, stays in Monaco ? 🇲🇨

This place is a little bit like Las Vegas, but with a heavy French Touch… so it’s beautiful ! Gorgeous even ! The city is basically divided in quarters, you have the casino one (with all the fancy luxury stores), the riviera where you can spot extravagant yachts, and the old town where the castle is, on top of a hill : which was my favorite.

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