Tips for taking a Gap Year

You want to take a Gap Year. And now what?! Filling up a whole year can be quite challenging. What to do, where to go, how to organise... there is so much to think about that it might be overwhelming at first. In this post I will write about tips that have helped me and what I've learned out of the experience and I hope they are useful for you.

You are crazy for taking a Gap Year!

Around this time two years ago I had suddenly this idea in my head and nobody could get it out again. My friends laughed at me saying it was a total waste of time; my parents looked at me as if I was a bit of a weirdo, but they accepted it in the end. I wanted to take a Gap Year and there was nothing that could change that.

Deciding to take a year off between school and university (or whenever you want to do it) is a big step and involves a hell of a lot of power of persuasion, organisation skills, time and money. So, after I graduated, I did not throw myself into the university-application-madness, but rather into a 'ah hell, what should I do now?'-one.

Best from London

London and shopping... on one hand it's amazing, there are so many stores that we don't have in Spain, but on the other hand it's very expensive and I always ended up spending my money on other things (there are too many pubs there... you can't avoid them). But I still got a few things, I did for example a Boots Haul, and these are my favourite buys from my time spend in beautiful London!

What I got for Christmas

I have been very spoiled this Christmas by family and friends and I wanted to share with you what I got this year! I'm not writing this post to show off or anything like that, I just personally love reading these posts (yes, I'm veeery curious about stuff like that, not gonna lie) and thought you would too. 

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everybody, I hope you are having a wonderful day! 

Christmas Wishlist

Who is excited for Christmas? I know I am! The festive season has started, the whole city sparkles in fairylights and Christmas decoration, John Lewis' Christmas ad has made me want a penguin like crazy and I can't wait to go to Winter Wonderland. Christmas in London is just amazing!!

When it comes around this time of the year, I see so many things I like and of course I don't need any of these, but wishes and dreams are allowed, aren't they? 

A day in London: Borough Market

Finally a Sunday post again... it has taken me a long long time to get back to the routine (hopefully I can stick to it this time).

Yesterday I visited one of the most famous markets in London, Borough Market, which is next to London Bridge. Even though it is known for having become quite touristy over the last few years due to its ever-growing popularity, it still preserve its original charm. The location is beautiful, as you can see in this picture... The old brick stoned walls, the ceiling with its green and golden details, it all creates an unique atmosphere.

This is what I ate

There's some serious food porn going on here...

My Mini Experience at London Fashion Week

Guys, this last two weeks have been an amazing experience for me! If you follow me on my social media you'll know that I have been doing an internship at Storm Models in London, one of the biggest model agencies worldwide. 

London, here I come!

As many of you know, I finished school this year. As I didn't really know what to study and I wanted to improve my English and French before going to university, I decided to take a Gap Year. And the first stop is LONDON! It was the obvious first choice for me when wanting to spend some time in an English-speaking country and I'm so glad I managed to organize it. 

What to do with 4kg of Raspberries

The other day my brother and I had the great idea to go raspberry picking. We thought we would just pop by, get only a few and then leave again but that definitely didn't happen. We ended up with more than 4kg, super full tummies (while picking you could eat as many as you wanted) and with no idea what to do with so many raspberries. 

Next stop: Mallorca

Little life Update:

For the next 3 weeks I am going to be on Mallorca with some friends, which is why I will blog not as much as usually! I'll try to upload a post ever wednesday and sunday, but I can't promise anything... 

We are going to Port Andratx, a beautiful little village, which is half an hour from Palma (the capital) away. I have already been there and it is amazing (especially the ice-cream shop, to die for) and I am very much looking forward to be there again.

What are you up to? Have you been on Mallorca already?

I hope you have a great day!

M.