Flori de Mai
Flori de Mai
Ma iubeste, nu ma iubeste. Nicio alta floare nu a fost mai des folosita ca simbol pe parcursul istoriei. Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, “floarea alba aurita”, era in Antichitate floarea dedicata lui Artemis, zeita protectoare a femeilor.
Numele romanesc margareta corespunde cu cel francez (marguerite) si german (Margareten). Popular i se mai spune margarita, iar regional este numită aurata sau ochiul-boului.
La final am ales cateva articole vestimentare care sa va inspire pentru tinutele de vara.
Iata alte cateva legende despre margarete culese de pe internet:
Asirienii foloseau margaretele in medicina primitiva ca un leac pentru vindecarea afectiunilor ochilor, dar aveau si credinta ca un amestec de margarete presate si ulei ar putea readuce culoarea naturala a parului, facand sa dispara firele albe.
Ace de par cu ornamente in forma de margarete, vechi de peste 2000 de ani, au fost descoperite de catre arheologi in palatul din Minos. Numeroase flori de margarete erau pictate pe ceramica antica din Egipt si din alte culturi din Orientul Mijlociu.
Nostalgia 2000
nostalgia anilor 2000
Ochelarii de soare cu lentile colorate
Maiouri/Tricouri Von Dutch/Guess
Sepci “trucker”/Genti Von Dutch
Topuri indraznete “going out”
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Satin Power
Bluza Henley
Animal Print
Rochii/Top-uri cu decolteul cazut
nostalgia anilor 2000
Sequin Fever
Rochia furou (slip dress)/Topul “camisole”
Ochelarii “oversized” / lentila transparenta
Explozia de strasuri
Maioul/Rochia asimetrica
nostalgia anilor 2000
Rochia/Top-ul cu lant care se leaga la gat
Palaria de cowboy
Rochia/top-ul “halterneck” *cu spatele decoltat, care se leaga la gat
Geanta de umar mica
Choker-ul cu strasuri
Printul tie-dye
nostalgia anilor 2000
Topul/Rochiile “tube”
Pantalonii cargo si topurile army/camouflage
Seturile asortate
Explozia de roz/fuchsia
Crop top-urile
Bandana Print
Cerceii rotunzi
Curelele suprapuse tip lant
Corsetele
Sandale strappy
Verde Lime
Topuri din plasa
Topuri care se leaga in jurul taliei
Curele cu strasuri
Sporty Outerwear: Jachete Bomber/Aviator/Baseball si hanorace
Biker outfits: Top-uri, jachete si pantaloni de piele
Boho Chic; Top-uri si fuste “peasant”
Tricouri cu guler polo
Emma: Lumea de pastel a lui Jane Austen in viziunea lui Autumn de Wilde
In contextul situatiei actuale am avut timp sa ne uitam la mai multe filme. Unul dintre filmele care m-a surprins placut vizual este cea mai noua adaptare a romanului “Emma”, scris de Jane Austen. Am fost intotdeauna un fan al culorilor pastel asa ca nu e de mirare faptul ca mi-au placut enorm decorurile locatiilor si costumele actorilor. Actrita din rolul principal, Anya Taylor-Joy, a comparat experienta filmarii cu viata intr-un cupcake urias. Roz pudrat, verde fistic, verde menta, baby blue si butter-yellow, sau toata paleta de culori pentru macaroons.
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Acesta este primul film regizat de Autumn de Wilde care a activat mai mult in domeniul fotografiei si regiei de videoclipuri (Florence & The Machine), asa ca nu e de mirare faptul ca a vrut ca decorul si costumele din film sa fie placute estetic. O alta justificare a alegerii cromatice data chiar de Autumn este dorinta de a evidentia trasatura predominanta a personajului principal, manipularea, transformandu-i astfel locuinta intr-o casa de papusi. Emma a reusit sa o transforme pe Autumn intr-un Wes Anderson de sex feminin.

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Designerul de costume este Alexandra Byrne, care a castigat Oscarul pentru “best costume designer” in filmul Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) si a mai fost nominalizata de alte 5 ori. Alte filme pentru care a realizat costume sunt Hamlet (1996), Finding Neverland (2004), si Mary Queen of Scots (2018). Multumita ei Emma a reusit sa se integreze perfect in decorul georgian al filmului.
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Pentru cei care isi doresc sa viziteze Conacul in stil georgian in care locuieste Emma in film, proprietatea se numeste Firle Place si se afla in East Sussex, Marea Britanie. Proprietarii au fost de acord cu modificarile necesare pentru decorul filmului, dar se presupune ca au renuntat la cateva dintre ele dupa terminarea filmarilor. Fiecare camera foloseste cate o paleta diferita de culori. Dormitorul personajului principal seamana cu un gelato in nuante de roz si portocaliu si variatii ale acestor culori (corai, roz piersica, somon etc.).
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– Pentru aranjamentele florale au avut ca referinta fotografiile lui Cecil Beaton
– Tapetul a fost realizat la comanda de Adelphi Paper Hangings
– Draperiile si tapiseria mobilei au avut ca inspiratie cladirile lui Robert Adam
– Materialele folosite au fost matasea naturala, broderii realizate manual, brocart si catifea.
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Alte locatii din film care pot fi vizitate:
– Kingston Bagpuize House in Oxfordshire – scoala unde invata Harriett
– Chavenage House in Tetbury – Randalls ,casa familiei Weston
– Wilton House in Salisbury – casa domnului Kingsley (Donwell Abbey)
– Leith Hill Dorking in Surrey – l0cul unde are loc picnicul din film (Box Hill)
– All Saints Church in St Paul’s Walden, Hertfordshire – biserica din Highbury
– Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds – satul Highbury din film
– Wrotham Park, Hertfordshire – locul unde se desfasoara balul dat de familia Cole.
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Perioada desfasurarii actiunii din film coincide cu aparitia primelor jurnalele si reviste de moda din anii 1810. Moda acestei perioade era cunoscuta in Anglia ca Regency style, insa aceasta a fost profund influentata de stilul Empire aparut in Franta: rochii albe in forma de A, cu talia la baza bustului, asemanatoare celor purtate de zeitele Greciei Antice. Manecile sunt bufante si lungimea rochiei e deasupra gleznelor.
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Accesorii specifice perioadei, care sunt la moda si in perioada actuala: manusi, cercei in forma de lacrima, bonete, saluri, diademe, panglici purtate in talie (la baza bustului) sau in par. Parul era prins, ondulat si purtat cu carare pe mijloc
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Branduri contemporane cu stiluri similare modei din film: rochii si topuri cu talia empire sau auto-intitulatul “stilul baby-doll”, in voga in anii ’60, ’70 si ’90.
– Austentation: Regency Accessories – pentru bonete
– Rixo
– Selkie
– Posse
– Doen
– Sleeper
– Erdem
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Vacanta in Puglia
Vacanta in Puglia
Pentru unii dintre noi cea mai romantica destinatie de vacanta va ramane Italia. Un pachet complet de vacanta inseamna: vreme buna, plaje spectaculoase, orase istorice, mancare delicioasa si cultura bogata. Italia (in mod special Puglia) le are pe toate.
M-am indragostit de aceasta regiune de prima data cand am citit despre ea. Nici nu stiu cu ce sa incep: casutele trulli din Alberobello, restaurantul Grotta Palazzese din Polignano a Mare, Masseriile pugliene reconditionate, bucataria cu a ei burrata si caccioriccota, sau orasele cetate (Ostuni, Otranto, Gallipoli)? Am ales sa nu stau in orasele mai populate precum Bari, Lecce, Taranto sau Brindisi si sa gust mai mult din atmosfera locala prin cazari in locuri linistite, departe de agitatie.
Ziua 1
Bucuresti – Bari
Am preferat sa inchiriem masina pe toata durata vacantei deoarece aveam un itinerariu destul de bogat si nu voiam sa depindem de alte mijloace de transport. Aspectul neplacut al inchiriatului masinii in lunile iulie-august in Italia este ca nu vei gasi multe locuri de parcare libere si daca ai norocul de a gasi, va fi destul de scump.
Asadar, am inchiriat masina din aeroport si am plecat catre Polignano a Mare, unde ne-am cazat pentru 3 nopti la Calaponte. Am ales acest hotel pentru designul minimalist si dicretia oferita de casutele cu mici gradini de maslini, construite concentric in jurul unei piscine.
In prima seara am luat cina la Grotta Palazzese, unde ne facusem rezervare cu cateva luni inainte. Nu stiu ce s-a schimbat in ultimii 4 ani, dar noi am avut parte de un meniu fix format din patru feluri de mancare. Pretul meniului nu reflecta in mod neaparat calitatea meniului, desi tot ce ne-a fost servit a fost foarte bun (cel mai bun risotto pe care l-am mancat vreodata), ci se bazeaza mai mult pe locatia restaurantului si pe faptul ca este destul de greu sa gasesti o masa disponibila, chiar daca faci rezervare cu mult timp inainte. Chelnerii au fost amabili, chiar am putut alege locul in care sa stam si am putut sa facem poze oriunde ne-am dorit. Locatia restaurantului este cu adevarat speciala insa pretul si continutul meniului merita sa fie ajustate.
Vacanta in Puglia
Ziua 2
Am incercat sa facem plaja in cea mai fototgrafiata zona din Polignano A Mare, Lama Monachile, insa nu am rezistat foarte mult. De altfel, nu am rezistat mult la nicio plaja in aceasta vacanta, deorece vacanta noastra a coincis cu cea mai aglomerata perioada a anului: sfarsitul lunii iulie, inceputul lunii august, data la care nu numai ca sunt multi turisti ci este si perioada in care majoritatea italienilor sunt in concediu. De aceea, aproape la fiecare cazare pe care am ales-o, m-am asigurat ca avem o piscina la care sa putem sta in caz ca nu avem loc la plaja.
Singurele locuri in care nu am avut piscina au fost Gallipoli si Matera. Dupa experienta scurta la plaja din Polignano, am plecat catre Monopoli unde ne-am plimbat pe stradute si am facut o scurta baie in mare la plaja din centrul istoric al orasului, Cala Porta Vecchia. Daca vrei sa scapi de caldura si aglomeratie, poti vizita Pesterile din complexul Grotte Castellane, situate la 15 km de orasul Monopoli.
Seara ne-am pierdut pe stradutele din centrul istoric al orasului Polignano A Mare si am privit apusul de pe marginea unei stanci. Apoi am cinat intr-unul din cele mai frumoase restaurante din Polignano, Antiche Mura. Polignano a Mare este considerat unul dintre cele mai romantice orase din Italia si locuitorii lui se mandresc cu asta. Aleile centrului sunt decorate cu plante si flori iar scarile si zidurile ascund versuri din poezii. Podul roman din centru face parte din Via Traiana, care lega orasele Beneveto si Brindisi pe vremea imparatului Traian.
Ziua 3
Ne-am mai plimbat o data prin Polignano si am admirat arhitectura centrului vechi pe timp de zi. In Alberobello, situat la 30 de km de Polignano, ne-am cazat intr-o casuta traditionala si am intrat in fascinanta lume a casutelor trulli. Perioada a coincis cu festivalul luminilor din Alberobello, asa ca dupa ce ne-am plimbat prin centrul orasului am asistat si la cateva proiectii de lumini.
Experienta de a dormi intr-un trullo a fost interesanta insa nu este de recomandat pe termen lung, deoarece niveulul umiditatii din interior este foarte ridicat. In realitate nu ai nevoie de mai mult de o zi pentru a vizita principalele atractii turistice din oras. Nu se stie sigur cum au aparut prima data aceste constructii, insa cea mai credibila varianta este cea conform careia au fost construite in aceasta forma (conice si fara mortar) pentru a scapa de taxe.
Vacanta in Puglia
Ziua 4
In urmatoarea zi ne-am mai plimbat o data prin centrul orasului pentru a ne asigura ca nu am ratat nicio casuta si am plecat catre urmatoarea cazare, situata in apropierea orasului Ostuni. In drum catre Masserie ne-am oprit in Locorotondo, una dintre cele mai frumoase localitati din aceasta zona si in Cisternino, unde am luat masa pe aleile inguste din centrul vechi. Cateva ore sunt suficiente pentru a te plimba pe stradute si a admira arhitectura. Alte orase frumoase din Valea Itriei sunt Ceglie Mesapica (una dintre cele mai vechi asezari) si Martina Franca (cel mai populat oras din zona, cu multe cladiri in stil baroc). Pentru pasionatii de ciclism, zona pune la dispozitie nenumarate trasee turistice. Noi ne-am intalnit cu foarte multi ciclisti pe parcursul intregii vacante. Acceseaza link-ul urmator, Itria Valley: 5 days cycling tour.
Masseria Corte Degli Asini a fost in top 3 locuri preferate de cazare in Puglia, alaturi de Le Capase si Sextantio Grotte della Civita. Numele provine de la fabrica de ulei de masline care exista inainte in aceasta zona. Uleiul era presat printr-un sistem pe baza de pietre de care trageau mai multi magarusi. Pe proprietate inca mai gasesti cativa magarusi si o livada de maslini pe ale carei alei te poti plimba cu bicicleta la lasatul serii, cum am facut-o noi. Maseriile sunt (foste) ferme fortificate asemanatoare constructiilor de tip “hacienda” din Spania sau America Latina. Alte maserii frumoase din zona sunt Masseria Torre Coccaro, Il Frantoio, Cervarolo sau Torre Maizza. Si sa nu uitam de celebra Borgo Egnazia. Unele dintre ele pun la dispozitia turistilor preparate locale create din ingrediente cultivate in interiorul proprietatii. Puglia este renumita pentru productia de ulei, legume si vinuri.
Piscina proprietatii are vedere la valea regiunii Fasano si Marea Adriatica. Orasul alb Ostuni si plaja sunt la 15 minute de mers cu masina. Am luat cina la Masserie (cea mai buna cina traditionala din toata vacanta!) si am plecat in Ostuni unde nu am luat in considerare faptul ca daca nu iti faci rezervare in aceasta perioada a anului, nu ai sanse sa gasesti loc la niciun restaurant/bar/terasa.
Ziua 5
In prima parte a celei de-a doua zi la Masserie am explorat coasta Marii Adriatice unde am vrut sa vizitam rezervatia naturala Torre Guaceto, dar nu am avut putut deoarece era inchis. Asa ca ne-am relaxat la Guna Beach Club si am facut plaja la Torre Pozzelle unde am admirat copiii care prindeau arici de mare cu mana. La Lido Morelli ne-am ascuns dupa dunele de nisip fin. Seara ne-am intors in Ostuni, dar pentru ca era vineri, am gasit foarte greu loc de parcare si am regretat ca nu am chemat un taxi (smart tip).
Vacanta in Puglia
Ziua 6
Vacanta in Puglia
Inainte de a ne indrepta catre Salento, ne-am plimbat prin Ostuni si am luat masa la unul dintre cele mai bune restaurante din regiune: Taverna della Gelosia. In drumul catre urmatoarea destinatie, am incercat sa ne oprim pentru plaja in mai multe locuri, dar nu am reusit sa stam deorece era foarte aglomerat. Toate sunt locuri spectaculoase situate in aceeasi raza si pe care le recomand in alte perioade ale anului (iunie-jumatatea lunii iulie, septembrie): piscina naturala Grotta della Poesia, plaja Torre dell’Orso, Torre Sant’Andrea si plaja Alimini Lakes. Obositi, dupa atata aglomeratie, ne-am cazat la Le Capase si am luat cina la restaurantul resort-ului. O alta recomandare pentru cazare in aceasta zona este Palazzo Guglielmo Albergo Diffuso.
Ziua 7
Dimineata am incercat sa mergem la plaja din Porto Badisco (despre care a scris Vergilius in Eneida), insa era la fel de aglomerat ca in celelate locuri de ieri, asa ca ne-am intors la piscina hotelului unde ne-am relaxat si am primit fructe si limonada din partea casei. La Le Capase am avut parte si de cel mai bun mic dejun si cea mai buna servire din toata vacanta! Dupa amiaza ne-am plimbat prin Santa Cesarea Terme, statiunea recunoscuta pentru apele termale si frumoasele sale vile, printre care si Palazzo Stichi. Am ales sa cinam in Otranto unde am vizitat si o parte din centrul istoric al frumosului oras-cetate.
Vacanta in Puglia
Ziua 8
In urmatoarea zi am inchirat o barca din Porto Miggiano si am vizitat grotele/plajele din apropiere (Grotta Azzura, Grotta Zinzulusa, Grotta Romanelli) si admirat asezarile de pe malul marii: Santa Cesarea Terme si Castro Marina.
Ziua s-a incheiat la plaja Porto Miggiano, cunoscuta si sub numele de Plaja celor 100 de scari, care este (in opinia mea) cea mai frumoasa plaja de pe coasta de Est a Pugliei. Seara am cinat tot in Otranto unde mi-a parut rau ca nu am ajuns si in timpul zilei pentru a vizita mai mult din oras si a observa mai bine arhitectura locului.
Ziua 9
Ziua 9 a fost o zi lunga pentru ca am fost pe drum toata ziua, dar ne-am oprit in multe locuri frumoase unde, ca de obicei, era foarte aglomerat.
Calla Dell’Aquaviva, cu frumosul fiord si izvoarele de apa rece
Marina Serra cu a ei piscina naturala
Golful Ciolo cu al sau pod
Santa Maria di Leuca, unde am reusit sa facem plaja si am luat masa. Santa Maria di Leuca este punctul cel mai sudic al tocului Italiei si de cum treci pe coasta de vest a regiunii, incep interminabilele plaje cu nisip fin. Principalele atractii turistice de aici sunt biserica Santa Maria (care ii da numele), farul, cavernele si pesterile accesibile doar cu barca.
Inainte de a ne caza in Gallipoli, am ales sa ne oprim in Marina di Pescoluse, cunoscuta si ca Maldivele din Salento (Puglia), pentru o scurta baie in mare. In Gallipoli am stat in centrul vechi al orasului, unde este interzis accesul masinilor, asa ca am parcat undeva in afara cetatii si am mers pe jos pana la cazare. Gallipoli inseamna orasul frumos si este baza perfecta pentru a explora cele mai frumoase plaje din Puglia.
Vacanta in Puglia
Ziua 10
O noua zi, o alta plaja! Am ales sa mergem la Porto Selvaggio, unde ne-am plimbat prin rezervatia naturala. Dupa amiaza ne-am mutat la Spiaggia Padula Bianca si am avut parte de cateva ore de relaxare si de cea mai frumoasa priveliste. Alaturi de Padula Bianca se afla o alta plaja la fel de frumoasa, Rivabella. De altfel, litoralul din apropierea orasului Gallipoli este renumit pentru multitudinea de plaje amenajate. Cele mai recunoscute (si aglomerate) plaje se afla in zona de sud a orasului: Spiaggia di Baia Verde, Spiaggia di Punta della Suina si Punto Pizzo. La finalul zilei ne-am mutat pe plaja din Gallipoli, Spiaggia della Purita, de unde am privit apusul. Am incheiat cu o cina in centrul istoric la Pescheria La Lampara.
Ziua 11
In ultima zi petrecuta in Galipolli, am privit rasaritul de pe acoperisul hotelului, unde era servit si micul dejun, dupa care am vizitat Castelul Gallipoli. Ne-am indreptat usor catre Porto Cesareo, Torre Lapillo si Punta Prosciutto si am facut scurte opriri, ultimele doua fiind considerate cele mai frumoase plaje cu nisip din Puglia.
Am ajuns in Matera odata cu lasarea serii si am fost nevoiti sa ne lasam masina in partea noua a orasului, deoarece accesul masinilor este interzis in centrul istoric. Ne-am cazat in grotele reconditionate Sextantio le Grotte della Civita si am simtit ca ne-am teleportat intr-o lume magica din trecut despre care trebuie sa cititi si voi mai multe. Am cinat intr-un restaurant amenajat intr-o grota, Baccanti.
Vacanta in Puglia
Ziua 12
O zi intreaga pentru explorat Matera pe jos. Am urcat si coborat de zeci de ori scari peste scari, dar senzatiile traite au fost de nedescris. Frumusetea locurilor au facut din Matera platou de filmare pentru multe filme istorice printre care Mary Magdalene (prilej cu care s-au cunoscut Rooney Mara si Joaquin Phoenix), Passion of the Christ sau Ben Hur. Am vizitat mai multe muzee care prezentau viata de odiniora din Matera, biserici si localuri cu design specific zonei. Seara am incheiat-o pe terasa hotelului cu un ceai si un cappuccino.
La Grotte della Civita am avut cele mai intense trairi. Camerele sunt amenajate cu lumini ambientale si lumanari care iti dau impresia ca nu exista electricitate. Usa camerelor este din lemn masiv si nu se inchide ermetic. Astfel ca atunci cand ploua ai impresia ca esti in aer liber. Mobilerul si decorul sunt simple, pe baza de piatra si lemn, incercand sa redea cat mai bine atmosfera de grota. Grotele erau locuite de oameni saraci care traiau impreuna cu animalele pe care le cresteau, ceea ce a dus la dezvoltarea bolilor. De aceea in 1952, locuitorii grotelor au fost evacuati si relocati in partea moderna a orasului si zona nu a mai fost folosita pana la sfarsitul anilor 1980.
Sala de mese a hotelului este amenajata in locul unde functiona o capela, iar intrarea in hotel se face pe un culoar care are vedere panoramica la Valea Murgiei din Matera si a pesterilor rupestre de pe cealalta parte a gravinei. Micul dejun la Sextantio este extrem de bogat si bazat pe multe produse de patiserie specifice zonei.
Ziua 13
Am admirat pentru ultima oara orasul de pe cealalta parte a gravinei, dupa care am plecat catre aeroportul din Bari cu destinatia Bucuresti.
Vacanta in Puglia
Photos via Pomegranate Juice
21 de Motive sa vizitezi Milos - Combinatia perfecta intre Santorini si Mykonos
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EN: 21 Reasons to visit Milos
The perfect combination between Santorini and Mykonos
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Recunosc ca titlul e mai mult pentru a va atrage atentia pentru ca sunt mult mai multe motive pentru care merita sa acordati o atentie cat de mica acestei insule.
Cum ajungi in Milos? Cu avionul pana la Atena, apoi high speed ferry din portul Piraeus: aprox. 3-4 ore, in functie de viteza feribotului, sau cu avionul (Olympicair, Aegean Airlines), durata unui zbor fiind de 40 de minute.
EN: I admit, the title is just a way to get your attention because there are a lot more reasons to direct your smallest attention to this island.
How to get to Milos? By plane to Athens and then by the High Speed Ferry from Piraeus Port: approximately 3-4 hours, depeding on the speed of the ferry, or by plane (Olympicair, Aegean Airlines) with a flight time of around 40 minutes.
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Am surprins atatea peisaje spectaculoase in aceasta calatorie incat imi este imposibil sa le cuprind pe toate intr-o singura postare. Pentru cateva dintre motivele mentionate mai jos vor urma si postari individuale. Aici vei regasi o parte din farmecul frumoasei insule Milos.
EN: I have captured so many spectacular landscapes during this trip that it is impossible for me to include them all in one post. For some of the reasons mentioned below, individual posts will follow. Here you will find part of the charm of the beautiful island of Milos.
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Peisajul lunar de la Sarakiniko
EN: The Moonscape from Sarakiniko
Probabil al doilea cel mai faimos lucru din Milos dupa statuia lui Venus. Partea proasta este ca locul este aglomerat la orice ora a zilei, dar datorita faptului ca se intinde pe o suprafata mare, ai sanse sa prinzi o portiune doar a ta de unde sa poti admira frumusetea peisajului.
EN: Probably the second most famous spot to see in Milos after the statue of Venus de Milo. The downside is that the place is crowded at any time of day, but due to the fact that it stretches over a large area, you have the chance to find a place just for yourself where you can sit and admire the beauty of the landscape.
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Plaja langa o mina abandonata – Paliorema/Thiorichia (Old Sulphur Mines)
EN: The Beach near an Abandoned Mine –
Paliorema/Thiorichia (Old Sulphur Mines)
Daca vrei sa fii singur pe plaja, aici ai sanse pentru ca nu multi se incumeta sa ajunga la minele abandonate din cauza drumului neasfaltat.
EN: If you want to be alone on the beach here’s your chance because not many dare to reach the abandoned mines because of the dirt road.
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Plaja Tsigrado
EN: Tsigrado Beach
Coboara pe o franghie pentru a ajunge la plaja Tsigrado.
EN: Slide down a rope to get down to Tsigrado Beach.
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Sate pescaresti unice
EN: Unique Fishing Villages
Sate pescaresti transformate in cazari idilice: Klima, Mandrakia, Fyropotamos. Acestea sunt unice si se gasesc doar pe insulele Milos si Kimolos – sora mai mica a insulei Milos.
EN: Fishing villages transformed into idyllic accommodations: Klima, Mandrakia, Fyropotamos. These are unique and are found only on the islands of Milos and Kimolos – the younger sister of Milos Island.
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Plaja langa o mina functionala: Voudia
EN: The Beach near an active Mine: Voudia
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Bentonit, Perlit, Barit; Sunt doar cateva dintre resursele naturale ale insulei care inca se mai extrag din aceasta zona.
EN: Bentonite, Perlite, Barite; These are only a few of the island’s natural resources that are still extracted from this area.
Plaja Geotermala – Paleochori
EN: The Geothermal Beach – Paleochori
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Datorita activitatii vulcanice, in aceasta zona a insulei exista izvoare calde submarine care incalzesc apa si portiuni din plaja. Unul dintre restaurantele de pe malul marii are amenajat un spatiu unde se prepara mancare vulcanica.
EN: Due to the volcanic activity in this area of the island there are underwater hot springs that heat the water and portions of the beach. One of the restaurants on the seaside has an area where volcanic food is prepared and served.
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Plaja curcubeu – Firiplaka
EN: The Rainbow Beach – Firiplaka
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Nu cred ca am vazut intr-un alt loc mai multe culori care sa se imbine perfect cu albastrul apei. Cu siguranta aceasta este plaja mea preferata din Milos.
EN: I don’t think I ever saw another place with so many colors that combine perfectly with the blue of the water. This is definitely my favorite beach in Milos.
Papafragas, Kapros & Alogomandra
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Sau cum sa faci plaja intr-o pestera.
EN: Or how to sunbathe in a cave.
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Plaka
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Locul in care te poti bucura de celebrele apusuri cicladice si de o plimbare printre frumoasele alei marginite de cladiri albe.
EN: The place where you can enjoy the famous Cycladic sunsets and a walk among the beautiful alleys bordered by white buildings.
O! Hamos!
sau restaurantul unde era tot timpul coada
EN: or the restaurant with a neverending queue
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O! Hamos este cel mai cunoscut restaurant din Milos, cu un meniu ce consta in preparate traditionale realizate din ingrediente locale. Proprietarii detin o ferma de unde se aprovizioneaza pe tot parcursul anului. Restaurantul este celebru si pe Grecia continentala, grecii venind in weekend special pentru a lua masa aici. Meniul este scris de mana si peretii sunt decorati cu mesajele prietenilor sau ale celor care au trecut pragul restaurantului.
EN: O! Hamos is the best known restaurant in Milos, with a menu consisting of traditional dishes made from local ingredients. The owners have a farm from which they supply the kitchen throughout the year. The restaurant is also famous on mainland Greece, the Greeks coming during the weekends especially to dine here. The menu is handwritten and the walls are decorated with messages of friends and those who have passed by the restaurant.
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Trypiti
sau locul in care poti dormi intr-o moara de vant si lua cina cu vedere la apus.
EN: or the place where you can sleep in a Windmill and have dinner overlooking the sunset.
Medusa
Restaurantul unde gasesti cea mai buna caracatita din Ciclade.
EN: The restaurant where you will find the best octopus in the Cyclades.
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Milos Cove
Sau singurul Resort de pe insula construit pe un zacamant de obsidian.
EN: Or the only Resort on the island built on an Obsidian deposit.
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Apus de soare la Utopia Cafe
EN: Sunset at Utopia Cafe
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Locul in care te poti delecta cu cele mai frumoase apusuri de pe insula alaturi de un pahar de prosecco/vin/etc. Localul nu accepta rezervari, asa ca trebuie sa iti ocupi locul cu cel putin o ora inainte de apus.
EN: The place where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunsets on the island with a glass of prosecco / wine / etc. The Cafe does not take reservations so you must come in at least one hour before sunset.
Adamas
Locul cu cele mai frumoase si apreciate restaurante situate pe malul marii. Este portul principal al insulei si punctul de plecare pentru cele mai importante obiective turistice.
EN: The place with the most beautiful and popular restaurants located on the seafront. It is the main port of the island and the starting point for the most important tourist attractions.
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Psaravolada
Restaurantul cu cea mai frumoasa priveliste si cele mai gustoase preparate de pe insula. Imi aminteste de peisajele de pe coasta Italiei.
EN: The restaurant with the most beautiful view and the tastiest dishes on the island. It reminds me of the landscapes on the coast of Italy.
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Mic Dejun/Brunch la Kivotos ton Gefseon
EN: Breakfast/Brunch at Kivotos ton Gefseon
Aici am mancat cel mai bun mic dejun din Milos si am savurat cea mai buna cafea intr-o gradina traditionala. A fost unul dintre cele mai relaxante momente ale calatoriei, prilej cu care am incercat si unul dintre faimoasele deserturi grecesti, Galaktoboureko (foietaj cu crema de vanilie).
EN: Here we had the best breakfast in Milos and enjoyed the best coffee in a traditional garden. It was one of the most relaxing moments of the trip so I had to try one of the most famous Greek desserts, Galaktoboureko (pastry with vanilla cream).
Apus de soare la Papikinou
EN: Sunset at Papikinou
Sau cum sa admiri dintr-un hamac portul din Adamas invaluit in culorile apusului.
EN: Or how to sit in a hammock and admire the port of Adamas shrouded in the perfect sunset colors.
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Achivadolimni
Cea mai buna vedere la caldera in jurul careia s-a format insula Milos. Plaja cu cel mai fin nisip de pe insula si locul in care poti privi avioanele care aterizeaza pe insula.
EN: The best view of the Caldera around which the island of Milos was formed. The beach with the finest sand on the island and the place where you can watch planes land on the island.
Apus de soare la ruinele Castelulului Venetian
EN: Sunset over the ruins of the Venetian Castle
Adica locul cu cea mai buna vedere panoramica a insulei.
Pont: opreste-te la biserica Panagia Thalassitra pentru a admira privelistea.
EN: Or the place with the best panoramic view of the island.
Tip: Stop by Panagia Thalassitra Church to admire the view.
Daca esti pasionat de design-ul si arhitectura cicladica
si vrei sa scapi de aglomeratia de pe Santorini si Mykonos.
EN: If you are passionate about cycladic design and architecture
and also want to escape the crowds on Santorini and Mykonos.
Photos ©Pomegranate Juice
TGH Black Friday
TGH Black Friday
Viata are un fel neasteptat de a te surprinde atunci cand te astepti mai putin. Oricat de mult te-ai stradui sa continui pe un drum prestabilt de tine sau de altii, esti redirectionat pe rute mai placute sau mai putin placute, mai lungi sau mai scurte, mai grele sau mai usoare. Locul care iti este stabilit va fi de cele mai multe ori diferit de locul imaginat de tine. Nimeni nu va sti sa iti spuna cat va dura calatoria sau cat de grele vor fi rutele ocolitoare. Trebuie sa te inarmezi cu rabdare si incredere ca viata te va duce in locul in care trebuie sa ajungi.
In aceeasi masura, persoanele si lucrurile care iti sunt destinate isi fac drum catre tine singure. Lasand la o parte partea poetica a postarii, exemplul concret este rochia din imagini. Culoarea, desi este una dintre favoritele mele, nu a fost prima alegere. Insa rochia m-a ales pe mine, asa ca in ziua in care am purtat-o mi-am dat seama ca nu as fi putut face o alegere mai buna. Croiala o face potrivita atat unui eveniment formal, unui “cocktail party”, sau unei tinute office.
Modelul face parte din colectia TGH Fashion dedicata “Black Friday” si va fi disponibila online incepand cu data de 13 noiembrie. Colectia este adresata atat tinutelor casual, cat si celor de eveniment.
Preturile produselor vor varia intre 99 si 299 Lei!
Astept momentul in care voi putea sa o port cu o pereche de pantofi nude sau sandale cu barete transparente. Daca vreau sa sparg monotonia culorilor voi folosi accesorii verde crud. O pereche de cizme statement pot duce tinuta intr-o zona mai “edgy”.
P.S.: Nu uitati sa mergeti la vot!
Photos via Pomegranate Juice, Asos, Gianvito Rossi, Paris Texas
Raven's Nest
“Childhood never disappears from us; it becomes a continuous spring from which all of life’s turns come forth.”
George Călinescu
Once upon a time there was an emperor. This powerful emperor had defeated and submitted everyone around his kingdom, and forced each emperor to send one of their sons to serve him for 10 years. At the other end of the world there was an emperor who had not been defeated until he turned old. When his turn to send a son came he did not know what to do in order to please the powerful emperor as he did not have a son, but three daughters.
So begins the story of one of the most cherished characters in the Romanian Folklore, Ileana Cosanzeana. Ileana is the original concept of feminine beauty said to use her power to heal or revive. She is a mythical character with supernatural powers and with symbolic features. In some tales “Ileana Cosânzeana” was the fairy of flowers, a fairy that puts the perfume into every flower, but she has the power to take it back; even the wind loves Ileana, but he can never catch her. She is the female correspondent to Fat Frumos – Prince Charming, usually his ideal female. According to folklore, she is kidnapped by a dragon (the Romanian term is Zmeu) and locked in a tower or taken to the Other Land, but she is always saved by Fat Frumos.
You can find depictions of these characters inside one of the accommodations belonging to Raven’s Nest, The Transylvanian Village. The Guesthouse comprises renovated buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, a garden house and a traditional outdoor dining space. The story behind the name of the location is a no brainer. When deciding upon the location the owners saw some ravens flying around the area, so they called the place the Raven’s Nest.
If you want to immerse yourself in nature and disconnect this is the perfect place. Dive into the private forest, where you will find hammocks and hideouts, and an open-air cinema.
There are two large decks built on the cliffs, from where you can enjoy the panorama of the Apuseni mountains: “Turnul de Apus” (The Eye of the Raven) and “Cuibul Tainic” (The Lovebirds’ Hideout).
You can choose to spend your evenings at the campfire or watch the sunset from one of the decks or from the hot tub, located near the sauna, “Căldarea Vrajitoarei” (The Witch’s Cauldron).
Guests can enjoy authentic recipes together with a selection of Romanian wines or locally brewed beer at the on-site restaurant, The Dragon’s Tavern or the outside space called “Umbrarul Voinicului” (The Arbor of the Brave). The outside space also features an old stone oven and an on-site natural water spring.
Meals are prepared with local, fresh ingredients. For breakfast they offer a full buffet, while for lunch and dinner the menus are pre fixed. Lunch and dinner consist in a three-course meal and they can also include vegetarian or vegan options if you request it in advance. There is also an impressive list of cocktails, lemonades and several other plant based drinks. We were welcomed with a delicious cold drink based on locally prepared raspberry syrup which proved to be the perfect remedy to a hot summer day.
If you love hiking and other connected activities, you have a lot of options to explore. Some of the closest attractions are Vanatarele Ponorului Waterfall, Zalmoxe’s Cave, Dragon’s Gate and Cave, or Sipotele Waterfall. By car you can easily reach Rimetea, Coltesti Fortress, Valisoarei Gorges, The Temple of the Knights Castle, Mount Baisoara or Turda Gorges.
The Raven’s Nest is a good starting point to access the endless beauty and history of the Apuseni Mountains. The road that accompanies the Aries river is a scenic drive in all seasons. Several years ago there was also an old train – Mocanita, running along the road and crisscrossing it. This was my favourite route as a little girl, as I used to come here almost every year.
I am actually very fond of this area as my father was born here. Some of my favourite places are Scarisoara Cave, Pisoaia Waterfall, Mount Gaina, Avram Iancu Memorial House, Rosia Montana, Geamana, and the list can go on. There is some sort of time stopping beauty in every corner.
Take into consideration that Raven’s Nest welcomes you from May to October so you might want to book ahead. There are some house rules that will be communicated to you once you make the booking. You can find more info on their website: http://ravensnest.eu/accommodation
Inside one of the rooms
Common area of one of the living spaces
I have taken one of my favourite dresses on a holiday. You may have spotted the dress throughout the gallery. If not, here is a glimpse of its trip.
Photos by Pomegranate Juice
Autumn Delight
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Pomegranate: Hi Juice! What's cooking?
Juice: Hi Pome! I have been recharging my batteries. August is everyone's favourite holiday month! And even when you don't have a planned holiday, you still want to get away from the hot city to feel the sweet breeze of the sea or the fresh air of the mountains.
Pomegranate: That's true. And even if you are ok with the city temperatures and the relaxed traffic, you still want to get away when you see everyone's beautiful photos from their holiday.
Juice: What about you?
Pomegranate: I am getting ready for my favourite season. I always thought that summer was the best season but in the last years I've realised that I had always been in love with autumn. The colours, the fruits, the smell, I love everything about it.
When I was a little girl I used to collect leaves so that I could watch and smell them in the winter time. I spent a lot of time walking through my grandparents' garden staring at the trees and their leaves changing their colours, collecting fruits and waiting for the pumpkins to magically turn into a carriage, or one of my favourite desserts made by my grandmother: pumpkin pie.
Juice: You seem to have a lot of nice memories related to autumn, so no wonder that it's your favourite season. I am not sure if it's my favourite, I've still got summer on my mind. But I do know that I love wearing all the autumn colours.
Pomegranate: I concur! If nature wears its best clothes in the autumn why shouldn't we? As a matter of fact I will start building my autumn wardrobe inspired by my favourite memories from my childhood. I hope that you will also feel inspired.
Sweet Wine
1. Emilia Wickstead Pleated Dress
2. Street style Copenhagen Fashion Week
3. Johanna Ortiz Embellished Sequinned Dress
4. Romanian Sweet Wine
5. Pomegranate Juice in Reformation Dress
Pumpkin Pie
1. Pumpkin Pie
2. Isabel Marant AW’18
3. Tibi AW’18
4. J. Mendel AW’18
5. Street Style Copenhagen Fashion Week
6. Street Style Copenhagen Fashion Week
7. Sezanne Dress
8. Adeam AW’18
Plum Jam with Walnuts
1. Plum Jam with Walnuts
2. Derek Lam AW’18
3. Pamella Roland AW’18
4. Zimmermann Dress AW’18
5. Rochas AW’18
6. Bottega Veneta AW’18
7. Escada Boots
8. Ulla Johnson AW’18
Chestnut Puree
1. Chestnut Puree
2. Richard Quinn AW’18
3. Chloe AW’18
4. Sezanne Pants and Blouse
5. Alberta Ferretti AW’18
6. Prada AW’18
7. The Row AW’18
Poached Pear
1. Poached Pear
2. Sezanne Dress and Bag
3. Kitx AW’18
4. Talbot Runhof AW’18
5. Maticevski Dress
6. Roksanda AW’18
7. Bottega Veneta AW’18
8. Tod’s AW’18
Roasted Eggplant
1. Roasted Eggplant
2. Temperley London AW’18
3. Richard Quinn AW’18
4. Escada AW’18
5. The Row AW’18
6. Salvatore Ferragamo AW’18
7. Etro AW’18
8. Danse Lente Bag
9. Jacquemus AW’18
Glazed Apple
1. Glazed Apple
2. Jacquemus Bag
3. French Toast with Glazed Apple
4. Haider Ackermann AW’18
5. Prada Dress AW’18
6. Haider Ackermann AW’18
7. Etro AW’18
Carrot Cake
1. Carrot Cake
2. Loewe AW’18
3. Etro AW’18
4. Monse AW’18
5. Tod’s AW’18
6. Alberta Ferretti AW’18
7. Tod’s AW’18
Fig Tart
1. Fig Tart
2. Chanel AW’18
3. Milly AW’18
4. Dolce & Gabbana AW’18
5. Rosie Assoulin AW’18
Pomegranate Juice
1. Pomegranate Juice
2. Valentino AW’18
3. Carolina Herrera Skirt AW’18
4. Tommy Hilfiger AW’18
5. Adam Selman AW’18
6. Marni AW’18
7. Peter Pilotto AW’18
8. Prada AW’18
Beet/Red Velvet Cake
1. Beet Cake aka Red Velvet Cake
2. Vanessa Bruno AW’18
3. Sally LaPointe AW’18
4. Sezanne Dress
5. Roberto Cavalli AW’18
6. MSGM AW’18
Roasted Quince with Walnuts
1. Roasted Quince
2. Sezanne Dress and Bag
3. Emanuel Ungaro AW’18
4. Vivetta AW’18
5. Pucci AW’18
6. Marni AW’18
7. Jacquemus AW’18
Cochilia Beach
If you were looking for the picture perfect beach in Romania, look no further because I think that I’ve found it. It’s situated 25 km next to Constanta so it’s a short ride if you choose the region’s main city as a base. Once you get to Tuzla you will need to turn left, and head towards the sea shore. I didn’t see any indicators but the beach is highlighted on Google Maps and Waze. The road can be pretty bumpy especially if it was raining, but if you have driving skills, you can get there no matter the weather.
A green and blue sign that matches perfectly with the surroundings lets you know that you are a few steps away from this picturesque beach. Depending on how badly you want to dive into the sea, you can either head directly to the beach or head to the bar, say hello to the guys, order a cocktail and choose a sitting spot. Then you can explore the surroundings and relax in the sun.
The sea can change its colour, turning from green to blue or grey, according to the natural light. If you are feeling bohemian, you can lay in the hammock and listen to the sound of waves while admiring the hanging seashells. You can also walk along the shore and take lovely pictures as there’s a lighthouse in the distant background.
My favourite part of my childhood summer vacation was collecting snail shells on the Black Sea shore. I love it that you can still see their traces in the sand so this is probably where the name of the beach comes from as “Cochilia” means snail shell.
I always hoped that the colour of the Black Sea would turn into bright blue someday but now I think that its green and grey shades make it special and come along beautifully with the vegetation, the colour of the sand and the seashells that you can collect. A flowy, grey dress would make a perfect choice for a night outfit.
If you are feeling hungry, there are some bars near the beach. We chose to go to a fish restaurant nearby called Pescaria lui Matei. The view and the food are worth waiting for, in case it’s crowded. If you don’t want to wait, you can try the other fish restaurant nearby, Golful Pescarilor, which is situated in a picturesque bay (compared to the other restaurant, you can make a reservation beforehand).
Photos via Pomegranate Juice
Festival Outfits
It’s the middle of the summer and we are all craving for holidays, parties and all sorts of summer activities. What can be more appropriate than attending a festival? You get to combine travel with party, sunbathing, shopping and much more. Most of the festivals last for 3-4 days, so you can easily take time off for a whole week (or more) and also have time for exploring the destination. I have chosen eight different locations and suggested festival outfits for each of them. Let me know what festival you would like to attend the most and WIN the pair of Earrings shown at the end of the article.
1. Gucci Sunglasses
2. Sophie Bille Brahe Pearl Earring
3. Jeffrey Campbell Mules
4. Kimono H&M (the one in the image is now sold out) similar Murmur Trenchcoat/Kimono
5. Mango Bag
6. Satin Shorts Murmur
7. Satin Top Murmur
1. Re/Done T-shirt
2. Off-White Jacket
3. Frame Denim Jeans
4. Off-White Boots
5. Off-White Bag
6. Off-White Belt
7. Le Specs Sunglasses
1. Kimono H&M
2. Edie Parker Bag (sold out, similar in the link)
3. Von Dutch Cap
4. Y/Project Pearl Earrings
5. Balenciaga Mules
1. Calvin Klein Boots
2. Re/Done Skirt
3. Off-White Leather Jacket
4. Off-White Bag
5. Off-White Body
6. Prada Sunglasses
1. Von Dutch Cap
2. Vetements Jacket
3. Off-White Shorts
4. Balenciaga Hoodie
5. Marc Jacobs Waist bag
6. Superga Sneakers
7. Cult Gaia Earrings
1. Off White Bomber Jacket
2. Mango Shorts
3. Mango Earrings
4. Salinas One Piece
5. Cult Gaia Bag
6. Prada Sneakers (sold out, similar in direct link)
7. Illesteva Sunglasses
1. Vetements Sneakers
2. Off White T-shirt
3. Off-White Shorts
4. Re/Done Jacket
5. Mango Bag
6. Le Specs Sunglasses
1. Adidas Body
2. Jacquemus Bag
3. Prada Sneakers
4. Re/Done Jacket
5. Ruslan Baginskiy Visor
6. Chloe Shorts
Win this pair of earrings!
Friendly Guide Seychelles
Where to stay?
If you’re the type that gets bored quickly and likes to explore, Mahe. It’s the main and largest island and it’s connected to all the other islands that you want to discover. It has a lot of beautiful beaches (you can read more here and here) but also a lot of nature trails that we did not have the chance to explore. That was mainly because we prefer the beach but also because the hot and humid air could have made our hike pretty uncomfortable. You can read more about hiking on Mahe here. If you choose Mahe, I would advise you to look for an accommodation on the western coast. Don’t forget to visit Sainte Anne Marine National Park and Silhouette Island.
Praslin is also a good option for both hiking (Coco de Mer Trails read more here) and beaches. If you want to spend a fair amount of time on La Digue, it should be your main base as I would not recommend staying more than 4 nights on La Digue. If you want to spend a lot of time on the beach focusing on secluded bays, then you should choose La Digue, or any of the other smaller islands.
What to do?
Except exploring the most beautiful beaches in the world and hiking through the tropical forest you can also try game fishing, golf, horseback riding, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, kite boarding, kite surfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, paragliding or even booking a helipad tour.
What to eat?
I could basically live on local fruits (mango, papaya, pineapple, jackfruit, passion fruit, starfruit) and seafood. You need to try everything with passion fruit (drinks, main courses and desserts: passion fruit mousse!!) and “coconut everything”! (tested at The Nest restaurant on Praslin).
Please also add the local fish: red snapper, job fish, jackfish and grouper. Oh, I almost forgot! If you want to try one of the best icecreams in the world, you should try the La Digue vanilla ice-cream.
I am obviously now a fan of the Seychellois cuisine, which includes a lot of spices (ginger, coriander, lemongrass, etc.) and usually combines meat/seafood and fresh fruits with rice or dhal (lentils). Local delicacies include bat curry, shark chutney, coconut palm salad or cassava pudding. The Seychellois cuisine is a combination of African, Indian, Chinese, French and British influences.
Where to eat on Mahe?
Del Place – try the Passion Fruit Mojito
Friendly Guide Seychelles
L’Indochine – for a romantic dinner
La Plage restaurant – lunch break in Beau Vallon
Chez Batista – lunch break on Takamaka Beach
Windsong Beach Restaurant – lunch/dinner by the sea
Kafe Kreol – lunch/dinner by the sea when visiting Anse Royale
Surfers Beach Restaurant – lunch on the beach
Friendly Guide Seychelles
Restaurant Chez Plume – lunch near Anse Boileau
La Grande Maison restaurant – fine dining in a restored colonial home (the Plantation House on the grounds of the Takamaka Rum Distillery).
What to pack?
Light materials, light colours. The temperatures are rather high even during the night so there’s no need to bring warm clothes. The humidity is high all the time (approx 80%) so clothes made from linen and cotton are ideal.
Enjoy the small things: sunsets, rainbows and the amazing local flora and fauna. Tip: it would be really useful if you could bring along an encyclopaedia of flora and fauna of Seychelles!
Friendly Guide Seychelles
Photos via Pomegranate Juice
Travel Journal - Anse Cocos
I might have found my dream beach in Seychelles. It is located on La Digue and as you probably expect from a secluded beach, it is not very accessible. In fact, if you are not familiar with the trail you might think that you are lost (been there, done that). After you arrive to Grande Anse by bike and walk past the beautiful pond, you will first need to get to Petite Anse, followed by a 30 minutes up and down hike though the lush tropical forest.
The road can be slippery so be careful if you do not have proper shoes. After 15 minutes you might ask yourself if you are on the right path as it seems like you are heading deep into the forest and further from the sea. Relax and keep going as the difficulty of the road pales in front of the beauty of your destination.
I strongly advise you to take a bottle of water with you, some snacks and avoid heading to the beach later than 16.00 as you will need to return before it gets dark. Beware that the closest restaurants are about one kilometre away. This being said, I admit that I was relieved when I saw the wooden sign welcoming us to Anse Cocos beach.
Anse Cocos
I instantly forgot about the road, the heat, and the thirst and could not get my eyes of the water. I had never seen such a perfect combination of sea (ocean in this case), sand and trees. Everything looked like a postcard: with love, from Seychelles.
There was even a small, improvised bar on this secluded beach (this may not be available at all times though). The small bay at the end of beach (left side) that looks like a natural pool offers good conditions for swimming all year round, if the currents are too strong on the other side of the beach. Being one of the very first settlements on La Digue, the beach is now home to abandoned buildings, which are the remains of a small village whose inhabitants had settled here to produce Copra in the region.
Anse Cocos is perfect for those who enjoy nature and the pleasure of having the beach all to themselves.