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

November 24, 2023November 22, 2023 ~ Madison Kennedy

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.

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Peering over the French Riviera with my dark glasses

November 3, 2023November 2, 2023 ~ Madison Kennedy

I love swimming so much, and it’s so good for the body !

Here I am in Villefranche-sur-Mer, they have one of the best little beaches you can find on the Riviera. The water is excellent, because it’s not super open, like in Cannes where it’s miles of beaches. The water is consequently warmer (not by much, but still). It’s a beautiful view as well, with all the fancy yachts.

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Colorful buildings to warm the heart, and sunny days that lasts the year.

October 30, 2023November 1, 2023 ~ Madison Kennedy

Grasse must be one of the prettiest little towns you can find in the South of France !

It is so colorful, with all the old buildings, and there’s perfume everywhere… of course since it’s the city of perfume ! Umbrellas follow wherever you go, cute cafés a daring sun that just won’t quit. Everything that I love. Cote d’Azur is a total dream, you shouldn’t hesitate to spend a few days here ☀️

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I’m here for the views and sparkling rosé !

October 27, 2023October 25, 2023 ~ Madison Kennedy

How gorgeous is the South of France ? It’s as dreamy as you may picture it from the books, and the movies…

I fell really in love with this area, I want to move there from Paris. This is just perfectly peaceful for my soul. I always said that the only things I need in life, are a sunny weather, by the water, and a practical urban environment. That’s my end goal. I definitely had all that when I lived in L.A., thus why Paris even though it’s beautiful, gives me seasonal blues and what not. Which I definitely hate, because I’m a bubbly person who thrives under the sun !

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Nothing says “holiday escape” more than a golden French Riviera tan, and a vibrant cocktail !

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 ~ Madison Kennedy

I have separated my Cannes pictures in three posts, that you’ll all see this week ! Other cities coming right up next…

I have loved staying here, it’s such a cute little city, there’s so much buzz because of the different conventions happening, and of course the Festival each year. So it’s quite exciting to be there ! It definitely boosted my energy levels. I mean this is one of the sunniest cities in France, and you can basically swim from May to the end of September, without a second thought, and if you’re brave even after that… I swam in October, and for me the water was perfect. It was as I said “invigorating” : I’ve really been into colder water since listening to what Wim Hof has to say about it. Beautiful times !