Chasing Coconuts

Using a pedal boat to get to a remote beach seemed like a good idea until we encountered some waves 😅

📍Himara, Albania

My most favourite beach in all of the world 💙

📍 Himara, Albania

Balcony of dreams 🌺

Out of all the places I've ever been, golden and blue hour in Himara are the most special ❤️

📍Albania

PS if you're planning on going to Himara, slide into my DMs & I'll tell you the best place to stay

The most magical place to watch the sun go down in Himara 🌅

📍 Livadhi Beach, Albania

Kissed by the Albanian sun 🌞

THE most glorious clear water in the world...

I just adore this part of the world 💎 🩵

I wish I could spend every day of my life at this beach in an eternal summer 🌞

I first went to this 'secret' beach in 2016 in July & it was EMPTY

I returned in shoulder season, September 2023, at it was PACKED (as you can see)!

I love that people are discovering beautiful places, and it still felt quite rustic and remote - no beach chairs, umbrellas, or beach clubs & no charge to enter - which is RARE these days in Albania guys - but it felt weird seeing so many people there...

But a part of me felt good that I got there before everyone knew about it hehe 🩵

Himara is the jewel of the Albanian Riviera 💎

One of my most favourite places ever & the best beaches in Europe 🩵

From July - you will find me hanging out here frequently! 🤍 🩵 💙

📍Otranto, Puglia

Brrruschetta ❤️

Being vegan in Puglia (a place where vegan and vegetarian options don't really exist) was surprisingly easy - and I still ate SO well - like I felt full on emotions after eating this meal.

The trick is discovering what dishes are naturally vegan - there are quite a few - and asking waiters to take off dairy & meat (say you're allergic if they look annoyed). Also pretty much every gelateria has multiple dairy free options, it's epic.

Side note - have you experienced an emotional reaction after eating in Italy or elsewhere? I've eaten a lot of amazing food all over the world but only in Italy did it make me emotional 🥹