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Growing up black
Growing up while being black is not easy in a predominantly white privileged world. I used to get teased for my black skin.
My Primera Air Scare
What do you do when you arrive at the airport, ready to hop on your flight that leaves in just over two hours only to find out that the company you booked your return tickets with went bankrupt and no longer exists?
25 Self-care quotes for when you’re feeling overwhelmed
In this day and age, loving yourself is an almost rebellious act. With people and ads and commercials all telling us we should be looking a certain way, or doing certain things to feel loved and be successful, it can get insanely overwhelming.
18 Stay at home date ideas
Looking for a night in date idea that’s different than the oh so usual dinner and a movie?
Here is an awesome list of stay at home date ideas for couples.
11 Tips for planning a multi-country trip
Planning a trip can be super exciting and it can also be super daunting. I’ve come up with an easy step by step guide on planning a long multi-Country trip.
40 Inspirational quotes to encourage you and lift you up when you’re feeling down
I try to surround myself with as much positivity as possible.
It can sometimes be very hard to keep a positive mindset, especially when faced with tough situations. But trying to remain positive will yield much better results than allowing yourself to remain in a negative state.
Top 5 worst Airbnb experiences as a host
I became a host for Airbnb a few years ago and decided to rent out the second bedroom in my apartment.
What would happen if I took my own advice?
The question for the ages is this:
What would happen if I took my own advice?
20 self-love quotes to remind you how awesome you are
Self-love is a journey. It’s a never ending messy, sometimes horrible and earth-shattering, journey. To say that you truly, without a shadow of a doubt that you love yourself unconditionally is an amazing gift.
Feelings of failure
Hello 2020, hello new adventures, hello new opportunities, hello failure…?
This is the year. The year where everything is going to fall into place, where I am going to work harder than I ever have before to live the life I’ve been dreaming of.
My end of year travel recap
This past year was my biggest, most epic year of travel.
I visited 8 countries, took 14 flights, and drove over 15,000 km.
Some of these places I’d only dreamed about visiting for so so long. I planned and planned for over a year with my closest friends to make this trip a reality.
My 11 top travel mishaps of 2019
This is my low-light reel.
Instead of highlighting all the good things that happened during my travels, I’m shedding some light on the things that went wrong in the year.
Fire and Ice night in Arrowhead Provincial Park
Skating under the light of tiki torches and the twinkling lights of the stars is an activity you need to add to your winter things to do.
Skating is one of the best winter activities in my opinion and when I was younger, I made it a point to go every single Friday.
Le Parisis hotel
Located on the Boulevard de Grenelle in Paris’s 15th district lies Le Parisis hotel. Driving into Paris, along the seine river, then past the Eiffel tower, we turned the corner just down the block and pulled up in front of the building.
5 self-sabotaging things to stop doing right now to increase your blogging productivity
Have you been struggling with your productivity?
Maybe you’ve done some research here and there on ways to increase the amount of work you get done but to no avail.
You’ve probably come across some of these simple time management tips all the time and yet implementing them into your life seems to be way harder than you ever thought it would be.
21 photos of Paris at night to inspire your next visit
Paris is dreamy.
Period.
Before visiting for the first time in 2016, Paris was at the top of my list…
I’d been dreaming about traveling to France ever since I was a little lady watching Passport to Paris featuring my favorite olsen twin sisters.
20 Photos to inspire you to visit Tunisia
Before visiting Tunisia, it had never really been on my radar.
When Yann and I were looking at where we wanted to go for my birthday, I was thinking I wanted to do an all inclusive or visit a different European country…
Why you should be using stock photos for your website.
I avoided using stock photos for so long because I wanted to be completely unique and only use photos I had taken myself.
I’d seen so many websites that had used the exact same images and I honestly thought it was unoriginal.
So was I being original or just stubborn? That was the question…
Welly Merck luxury watch- An honest review
Last year, I received an email from the brand specialist of a company called Welly Merck.
They’re a luxury fashion brand watch company from Switzerland. The person that reached out to me told me they loved my Instagram page and thought I would be a good fit for their brand and wanted to collaborate….
10 photos that will make you want to visit Versailles in the fall
The fall is an awesome time of year to visit the Château de Versailles.
Specifically the garden of Versailles.
The crowds are smaller, the temperature is perfect for those cute fall outfits, and the trees are in that beautiful stage where they’re starting to explode with colour….
Hey friend! I’m Shylo
Life is short so why not try to do and see as much as possible and be the best versions of ourselves while doing it. I hope to inspire you to get out there and experience life to the fullest!
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A Day at Disneyland Paris – A visual story
I was sooo excited to visit when Yann suggested we visit Disneyland Paris. I’d never been to Disney before and being a kid at heart, I desperately wanted to go to the land of magic and fun.
Staying at a private villa in Ubud, Bali
When I was looking for places to stay for my visit to Bali, I came across this beautiful looking villa on Airbnb.
From the moment I saw it, I knew I had to stay there. It looked like a beautiful dream.
50 Beautiful Cloud and sunset wallpapers
I’ve toyed with making wallpapers for a while now and having others be able to download them.
After putting it off for a long time and pushing it to the back of my mind, the thought has resurfaced.
Walking along the Ajax Waterfront Trail
Take a walk along the Ajax Waterfront trail. This beautiful 13 km long trail offers amazing views of Lake Ontario.
26 Motivational Jen Sincero quotes
Hay friend hay, this page contains affiliate links okay. So if you make a purchase through any one of them, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Believe me when I say I would never recommend something I don’t personally use myself or genuinely believe in. Need some motivation in […]
A trip to Cassis, a colourful harbor town in Provence
Cassis is a Mediterranean fishing port in southern France full of charm, pastel-colored buildings, sidewalk cafes, and restaurants. Located about 45 minutes east of Marseille lies this colourful harbor town known as the mini St. Tropez. ~ Cassis was our 4th stop for the day. I still can’t believe how much we did and saw […]
Visiting La Calanque de Figuerolles
A short drive away from La Ciotat in the South of France lies La Calanque de Figuerolles. With a secluded beach, restaurant, and hotel, this beautiful spot is perfect for a day trip, a quick visit, or even a night stay.
Why you need to visit the Eiffel Tower
Yes, this is a post dedicated solely to the amazing beauty that is the Eiffel tower in Paris, France.
Holy Crap, I quit my job (during a pandemic)
Omgeeee I just quit my job of 9 freakin’ years!
This is probably one of the scariest things I’ve ever done in my entire life (you know, apart from taking that gondola ride up to the top of a mountain in Queenstown..and a few other physical activities that involve high heights)
30 of the best couples travel quotes to inspire love and wanderlust
Who doesn’t love a good cheesy romantic quote? I know I do, but don’t worry I have steered clear of including the cheesiest ones here. Promise.
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I would love to pop into your inbox and personally help you with something you’re struggling with. Are you trying to start a blog but are feeling overwhelmed? Do you want to start planning your first trip but have no clue where to begin? Are you struggling with controlling those negative thoughts while trying to live more positively? Remember, I am here for you♡. If I can work towards my dreams, then so can you. Let’s get into this together friend!