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Eurotrip Flashback

Photography by Richie Chance

With summer now being a thing of the past, I couldn’t help but reminisce through photos from my September travels through Europe. Time has flown by but my senses are still tingling with the sights and smells of Italy, Paris and Copenhagen. It’s hard to believe the holiday season is already upon us and it’s time to jet set again. But first, I wanted to share a few more unpublished photos from the trip with you all. Au Revoir!

Ah, the Paris metro. I’m glad the picture turned out because we missed the last train home that night!

He was such a sport. I wonder why he’s smiling so big.

Did a little stand-in work while I was at Versailles…

Ancient wall in the Versailles gardens= prime selfie real estate.

On a mission to find the best pasta spot in Venice, Italy.

These boots were made for walking.

Wandered into a unique exhibit while in Venice, Italy.

On a gelato mission, of course.

Mission Accomplished.

Street art in Copenhagen.

Stopped by a roadside produce stand in Positano for some fresh squeezed OJ and a bundle of grapes.

Attempting to show the Venetians some David Blaine magic.

Evenings in Positano are so dreamy.

Beautiful Copenhagen.

A city that has bike lanes, great food, city wide rollerblading parties and a green light district. Copenhagen should be renamed ‘Dopenhagen’.

When in Rome…go visit David, the mastermind behind Mela e Cannella gelateria.

November 18, 2014
Travel Diary: Belvedere San Costabile

Belvedere San Costabile, Italy

Photography by Desirée Chance & Richie Chance

Necklace by DeziBijou | Sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana | Skirt by F21

Belvedere San Costabile lay a short distance away from the beautiful little beach town of Santa Maria where we shot the American Apparel bikini post. I was curious to see the coastline from the tippy-top and 3o minutes later my wish was a reality. There was an overwhelming calmness all around. The pictures almost seem to capture the serenity that blanketed the castle walls and corridors. The sound of birds and occasional whisper of wind through the trees was the only thing that could be heard. I wandered up and down the small, empty cobblestoned pathways that connected humble homes with churches and randomly placed restaurants, only to feel like I was the only person left in the world. It was a feeling of peace that I had been longing for since my rendezvous with the bustling Venice canals just days before.

September 29, 2014
Amalfi Coast: Castles in the Sky

Photography by Richie Chance & Desirée Anderson

Dress by GUESS

After driving countless kilometers from the north of Italy, the Amalfi Coast was a sensational sight to see. The anticipation of the journey there was well worth it though. I remember driving uphill for an extraordinary distance when, all of a sudden, the mountains parted just enough to see a sliver of what seemed like endless blue sky. At first glance, it looked like the earth had just melted away into an infinite abyss of sapphire haze. I had to rub my eyes to make sure they weren’t playing tricks on me. The sky and vast sea had blended into one, with no distinguishable seam. It’s at that moment, you realize just how high up you really are.

Colorful structures dot the cliffs aside the lemon trees and voluptuous vineyards that cloak the hillsides, creating a beautiful kaleidoscopic effect as you gaze down the coastline ahead. The roads writher around narrow bends like a mischievous snake, each turn quickening your heart rate with expectations of an impending head on collision with a motorbike or double-decker tour bus, but it didn’t matter. It’s a drive that is undoubtably one of the top scenic routes in the world but has also been proven to cause panic attacks amongst people. Something about it all seemed like magic to me. It felt rich with culture, like each little piece was a relic of history. I can honestly say it’s unlike any sight I’ve ever seen.

Spending the evening by the water in Positano was quite magical. As twilight approached I walked the shore made up of smooth pebbles as the tide gently rolled in and out. The night air was still and one by one all the lights from the homes and restaurants began to twinkle across the mountains. It was hard not to feel like a princess in my flowing dress as I sauntered down the cobblestone roads. I could now see why novels had been written about such an enchanting place.

September 24, 2014

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