TRAVEL TO: Iceland

I feel like Iceland is such a remote place. I was wondering if I should visit Iceland but if I ever had the chance to I would. It's great to see what there town and culture is like from a remote place. As well as a great place to see the Northern Lights there is plenty more to see there such as the places history - everywhere has a interesting back story to it - volcanic areas of national parks & lakes and the Blue Lagoon.

From pictures like this the one above I see similarites comapred to Norway in the apperance of the town.

The main place to visit is Reykjavik where most of the history and happenings are as it is the main town but else where you can see beautiful natural landscapes. I would love to walk around, despite the coldness and see these places that are unique to Iceland.

Blue Lagoon with black volcanic rocks around. The man-made Blue Lagoon are rich in minerals therefore people who bathing in there is said to help people with skin diseases. There is also a operations based to find cures for skin diseases there using the water.

I wouldn't be much interested in the warming 'healing' water of the blue lagoon but what I would love to do which I've seen people do is try a snowmobile! The cold temperatures, remote location and snow who knows what you can see while having fun driving a snowmobile!

Look at that view!

Look at that view!

Have you been to Iceland, what did you do there?

*All images and researched information all via google search ;)

NEXT: Ireland

WHY BLOG?

Sometimes I need to remind myself why I blog. The reasons why people start blogging means something different to so many people. There are so many types of blogs and sometimes a misleading content of what 'needs' to be posted. Blogs are so personal and should be posted with whatever you want. For me the reason why I blog and started is to show my holiday photos - I was taking so many photos and loving it but when I showed them to people they just seem disinterested. I was taking photos from different perspectives and wanted people to appreciate them more. Travel and photography is a real interest of mine, recent and growing. I thought I had to post the 'typical' beauty blogger posts because that's what people seem to like more but I wasn't particularly liking doing those post - so I've deleted them.

Some people care so much about views but just a few people who view my blog I am shocked by so the amount of views I have now. To most people blogging obviously it's nothing but I am happily shocked by the views and comments on my posts, I am just a newbie still after all. Also stating you have a blog to people can stir up so many preconceptions.

 

Over a couple of years I sometimes question myself about my photography and writing this blog because of what others (particularly 'close' to me) will think about it, but whenever I do complete and publish a post the excitement I get is far better. I get to show people, whoever it is, my photographs from my holidays and trips away in some hope that they will like them and comment something as simple as "great photos!" Constant content can't always be the case and focusing on what you want to post only and not get mix up in the huge blogging world I think a lot of people can relate to.

 

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY 2015 PART 1: Staying in Algarve

Photos from my Christmas holiday! This year I went to Portugal, staying on the south coast in the Algarve.

 

This holiday I needed to relax, I wanted to chill out but I couldn't really. I didn't take many photos then I usually do at all but here are a few from my week.

 

My sea view from my hotel room

Only one day had bad weather but it was still warm.
 

Shopping and restaurants on the coast - only a walk down the road!

 

 

I love talking photos like this for some reason I have loads you can see more of from my MEXICO Holiday Pics

 

 

 

 

 

Culture

 

Loads of Orange Trees everywhere.

 

 

Culture

 

 

It is Christmas after all so this post has to feature some pictures of the Christmas lights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There wasn't much fuss about Christmas here as they had some really bad floods just only a month before! Looking at the pictures of the floods and then walking around the same places, you wouldn't believe it although there was still some water left and some shops still weren't open because of the damage from them.

 

New Years Eve was a bigger deal, just as we were leaving they were setting up a big stage on the beach and lights.

 

I also had a day in Lisbon which was great to see the capital!

 

Have you been to the Algarve or Lisbon? What do you think of my photos?

*All photos were taken from my iPhone 6*

ABOUT ME TAG!

I hope this helps to get to know me a bit better. I tag you! Comment below.

QUESTIONS:
1. Do you have a middle name? 
Yep.

2. What is your Favourite subject in school?
I do Sociology, Photography and At which I like!

3. What's your Favourite drink?
I just drink water! Occasionally have alcohol. 

4. What is your Favourite song at the moment?
Too many to name. It's always a hard choice, but the type of music I love is R 'n' B/Hip hop, particularly old school!

5. What would you name your kids?
Too young to think about.

6. Do you participate in any sports?
Nope, I do go to the gym though. I used too participate in football and tag rugby in primary school.

7. Favourite Book? 
Honestly I don't like to read books, I can never find anything that interest me.

8. Favourite Colour?
I would say purple but it's not definite.

9. Favourite Animal?
Not big on animals but would say Elephants.

10. Favourite Perfume? 
YSL Black Opium

11. Favourite Holiday?
I love Halloween because of the autumnal feel to it and the cool makeup looks.

12. Have you graduated high school?
I'm currently in the second year of college/sixth form doing my A-levels.

13. Have you ever been out of the country? if so how many times? 
Yes, loads of times about twice a year I go on holidays - I love travelling and still wanna explore more of the world.

14. Do you speak any other language?
Just English. Year 7-9 I learnt French in school which I enjoyed but was so bad at speaking.

15. How many siblings do you have?
None. Only child.

16. What is your favourite store?
Not too sure. Makeup? Clothing?

17. Favourite restaurant? 
Haven't been to many, I usually go to the same ones.

18. Do you like school?
Who does?

19. Favourite Youtuber? 
Got to be Sammi Maria/BeautyCrush, both her main channel and vlog channel- She lives in London like me so when she goes somewhere in London she recommends i really want to go and explore London. (Even holiday destinations as well). Her tattoos are amazing, she just gives me so much inspiration and I can relate to her the most! Cannot say enough great things.

20. Favourite movie?
The one that comes to mind are the Fast & Furious movies, I love comedy, action/thriller and absolutely hate the sad, dramatic romantic movies that people cry over.

21. Favourite TV show? 
It changes but I love watching Once Upon A Time on Nextflix.

22. PC or Mac?
PC. I have only used a Mac at school but would love to get a MacBook Air.

23. What kind of phone do you have?
iPhone 6.

24. How tall are you?
Average height around 5'4.

I tag you! Any other questions you would like to ask? Comment below.

TRAVEL TO: Northern Lights

This is the first post in a 'series' taking about where I would love to visit and travel to. This post is about the beautiful sights of looking at the aurora in the night sky - The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, is on most bucket lists and they are one of the top things I want to see. In these posts I'll research the places briefly and write about information that I find interesting and will help in the future as I do plan to visit these places. Any places around the world you would love to visit?

I would defiantly research when to see the Northern Lights to make sure I don't miss them, it would be a huge disappointment if you made the trip to see them and it just doesn't appear, wouldn't it?

- The Aurora occurs when highly charged electrons from the solar wind collide with different atmospheric elements in the ring surrounding the North Pole so you'll have to travel pretty far up north, practically on top of the world!
I found the best points to see them are:

1. Norway
Svalbard, Norrway - I have been to Norway before and it was incredible but that was on a cruise to a few places on the south-east coast which I'll do a blog post about soon because the landscape is stunning there.


*My own photo from Norway*

For seeing the Northern Lights, Svalbard is a Norwegian island well up into the arctic. The best time to see the Northern Lights are between November and February. Why? Well between mid-November and end of January Svalbard is without daylight. I know part of Norway is in darkness for half a year therefore your chances are increased of seeing the aurora lights. The other side to just visiting here is outside this period i.e. daylight when you can see, there's a better chance of seeing reindeer's, walrus' and polar bears! Things you don't see often so a great experience! I would just go to see them.

2. Finland
Another place and where I would prefer to go to see the Northern Lights and that's because in Kakslauttanen, Finland they have an igloo arctic resort where you can see the lights from your own igloo, how amazing!?

You get to stay in a traditional log cabin complete with sauna and open fire. THE PERFECT combination! Ever since I found out and saw the picture of the igloo resort I've been interested in going.

If the lights don't appear at least you can instead do snowy activities such as a reindeer safari, or rent some skis. I've never tried skiing or really any snow sports but would love to so much although I am so bad at ice skating I might be even worse at skiing.

As these places are so up north you'll have to fly to the nearest city i.e.Oslo or Helsinki and make your own way up north but the hassle is totally worth it and if you plan and organised ahead, which I am good with, lesser the hassle. There are other places to see the Northern Lights - they have been even spotted in the UK which is crazy and I would of loved to see them.

 

The two best places I mentioned just sound great anyways to visit, I mean reindeer safari...! The weather is something you'll have to 100% brace yourself for, I can't imagine how cold it can get but you are practically on top of the world! I don't mind the coldness it is part of the experience and I prefer autumn/winter season anyways, plus it is worth it to see the Northern Lights.

 

Have you seen the northern lights, what was it like?

*All images and researched information all via google search ;)

NEXT: Iceland

 

2: The Liebster Award

I'm so happy I got nominated for the Liebster Award again. Thank you to Sonam from fashtasticflare for nominating me.

 

Here's the 11 question I have been asked to answer:

1.What inspired you to start a blog?

I really wanted a place where I could share my my pictures. My interest in photography grew more and more and I was taking loads of pictures I was proud of and with no one to show, in particular of my holidays and travels.

2.When you were a child, what did you want to be when you were older?

Apparently many random, different things many little kids go through 'that stage'. I remember wanting to be an artist and that artistic side of me has stuck as it is what I'm taking/focusing on in my education.

3.If you could be a colour, what colour what you be and why?

That's a funny question, I wouldn't really know. Black as I wear black a lot but my favourite colour is purple (with a grey-ish tone to it)

4.What's your must have make up product?

Full coverage foundation for me is what I need for sure.

5.Who's your favourite YouTuber and why?

In my 'About Me Tag' post I shared my favourite was Sammi from BeautyCrush because she's also from London. (Read more in the post)

6.What was the last five apps you used?

On my iPhone: Photos, Safari, Nexflix, Twitter, Calendar

7.Who's your celebrity crush right now?

I don't really have crushes nor have I ever to be honest.

8. Last film you watched?

21 Jump Street was on the other night.

9.Last song you listened to?

You Know You Like It - DJ Snake/Aluna George

10.Who do you aspire to be like?

Anyone successful and who has a happy life

11.What is your proudest achievement?

Just getting through the day - education slow but steady. I loved that I pushed myself to start my blog.

 
For the bloggers who have been nominated this is what you have to do next:
Thank and link the blogger who nominated you
Post an image of the award and answer the 11 questions that the blogger who nominated you asked
Link 5-11 blogs that have less than 200 followers
Create 11 questions for them to answer
Notify the blogs via their social media sites
I nominate:

Hannah

Stella

Erin

Marie

Lousie

 

My 11 questions are:

1. When did you first start blogging?
2. How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
3. Favourite Youtuber and why?
4. What country do you live in?
5. What do you like most from the country you live in?
6. Where have you always wanted to travel to?
7. What are your favourite posts to write about and why?
8. Summer or Winter?
9. What's your favourite thing to do on a 'day off'?
10. Birthday or Christmas?
11. Favourite TV show/film at the moment?


Hope you liked reading my answers which got to know me a bit more. Check out my last Liebster award post if you haven't already and please feel free to answer any of the question above yourself, I would love to hear your answers.
  



 

The Liebster Award

So I have been nominated for the Libester Award! I had never heard of this award before but then I read what it was.

 

Here are the rules:

1. Thank and link the person who nominated you

2. Answer the nominators 11 questions

3. Nominate 11 small blogs who you believe deserve this awards and include their links

4. Create 11 new questions for your nominees to answer and notify those nominees via social media/blogs

Thank you very much to Kt Mortimer for nominating me, here are the questions:

 

1. What do you most admire about yourself?

This is a hard one for me, I guess some days I like something and other days something else.

2. What's a day in your life like?

Boring! I wish it was more exciting but if it is during the week I am just at college and if it is on the weekends I am just at home doing work.

3. What is your favourite quote?

- " When we have lost everything, including hope; life becomes a disgrace and death is a duty."

 

Hard to narrow down there are so many, there is one I will always remember as it was very fitting to me a few years ago but I'm liking any quote that motivates and is positive right now.

4. What do you want to be when you grow up?

I honestly have no idea, I'm at the age where people are constantly asking me but I don't know, 'm just doing what I enjoy right now - I'm thinking something creative, I love photography!

5. If you could go anywhere, where would you most like to visit?

If you follow me on social media you may know this. No hesitation - NEW YORK! I can go on and on about it....

6. What's your favourite drink?

I love coffee, tea and water - that's all I drink. An alcoholic drink I will be able to buy later this year :D

 

7. What is your most visited website or blog? Why?

It would be youtubers like beautycrush - I speak more of why in my ABOUT ME Tag post. She's relatable as we both live in London

8. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?

I don't know. Peace, stop racism, less deforestation.... there are many things this world is doing in a negative way.

9. What are three things you absolutely could not live without?

Food, money and a house to live.

10. What would be the first thing you'd do if you won the lottery?

I'm in need of a whole new wardrobe then a trip to New York would be perfect.

11. Describe yourself in three words.

Introverted, independent, creative.

I would like to nominate:

Sophie

Genevieve

Charlotte

Carmen

Senay

Ria

Zoe

Olivia

Jana

Amy
Katie

　

The questions I would like to ask are:

1. Why did you decide to start a blog?

2. Favourite type of music?

3. What can't you wait for?

4. Favourite food?

5. What are your most favourite posts to write about?

6. What do you do in your spare time?

7. Where do you go when you sad/upset?

8. Tea or Coffee?

9. What was you favourite holiday you've been on?

10. Where have you always wanted to travel to?

11. Summer or Winter?

 

Hope you liked my answers and look forward to seeing other peoples!