Followhere’s how lola has fun when forced to remain in the cold snowy northeast! (i’m dreaming of you right now, Miami) if you were here now you would be too!
lola wuz here
cheers and safe travels from chilly Massachusetts!
XO – lola
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the abc’s of travel: miss lola of lola travels
A. Age you went on your first international trip:
I really don’t think crossing the border from South Padre to Matamoros, Mexico for tequila shots & beer at 19 can count! So it has to be when I was 26 and went on a 2 month European Eurail adventure alone.
B. Best (foreign) beer you’ve had and where:
The MANY lagers I threw back while being “ashed-in” in Budapest & Vienna in 2010 due to the Icelandic Volcano airspace shut down. Lola’s best-tasting vacation evahhh!!
prost!
C. Cuisine (favorite):
Mexican – remember I’m a Texas girl at heart! 2nd favorite is French – YUM, YUM, YUMMY!
D. Destinations, favorite, least favorite and why:
Favorite: So hard to pick just one but if forced to do it at this point in life I’d pick St. Bart’s in the French West Indies, Caribbean. OMG everything about it is delicious – the people, the water, the beaches, the weather, the food…definitely Lola’s speed.
Least Favorite: Berlin. I know, I know, SO many people love it dearly. I guess Lola needs to go back to Berlin with you!
E. Event you experienced abroad that made you say “wow”:
Many acts of kindness from strangers – it restores my faith in human kind!
F. Favorite mode of transportation:
Airplane – not that I’m flying in a cushy class, mind you. It just gets me to the far off destinations I wish to travel the fastest! Then BOOM, Lola’s out there discovering!
lola's puddle jumper to St. Barts
G. Greatest feeling while traveling:
Besides being incredibly lucky – FREEDOM! That’s an overwhelming feeling I get from traveling AND I love how we as humans are really not all that different. We are all connected in some way. Lola loves this!
H. Hottest place you’ve traveled to:
I grew up in TEXAS – so, hellooo, TEXAS!!
I. Incredible service you’ve experienced and where:
Villa Galicci in Aix en Provence – it’s a Relais & Chateaux property. Their staff was beyond amazing! Other properties have come close but this one remains on the top!!
J. Journey that took the longest:
Up to now, traveling to Hawaii or Greece but soon I’ll be taking a MUCH longer one! Very excited about this longer journey – stay tuned!
K. Keepsake from your travels:
My favorite keepsake from my travels is my gold charm bracelet. I don’t get charms everywhere I go but I do have one for most and when I wear it – it takes me back to the wonderful places in the world I’ve gone. Lola wears this almost daily!
lola's travel charms
L. Let-down sight, why and where:
At this point, I guess I’d say the Berlin Wall. Beyond happy it’s gone but it was hard to really grasp the magnitude in my short visit to Berlin.
M. Moment where you fell in love with travel:
I’ve always enjoyed traveling but I think I really caught the bug my first visit to NYC. You know NYC has an allure about it. I got such a rush from walking the streets, hailing the cabs, doing it on my own that I decided to move there during that trip. Haven’t looked back since! Now I’m always trying to find ways to replicate that “rush” feeling and I get it every time I go somewhere new and undiscovered for Lola.
N. Nicest hotel you’ve stayed in:
Probably the Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat. It wasn’t Lola’s favorite but it was probably the nicest. Got up graded to the penthouse! Talk about fancy pants!!!
O. Obsession – what are you obsessed with taking pictures of while traveling?:
Don’t judge me but when I look at my photos the thing I seem to take the most photos of are Lola’s legs. A close 2nd are cocktails. This must be because Lola’s likes to travel to places that are warm and involve beach & pool time. AND, what can I say, Lola likes a good cocktail!
Curacao legs
Miami legs
NYC cucumber martini
Vegas dark n stormy
P. Passport stamps, how many and from where?:
3 passports later – I have 28 stamps. So many are repeats: the US, Canada, Bahamas, St. Martin, St. Barts, Curacao, Bermuda, Ireland, England, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands. (technically the US, Switzerland and the Netherlands shouldn’t count as they were just points of entry) Places not listed that should be are Hungary, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Greece. Soon to be added: Monaco!
passports
Q. Quirkiest attraction you’ve visited and where:
The Wax Museum in Dublin. I H.A.T.E. Wax Museums in theory and this one proved my theory was correct!
R. Recommended sight, event or experience:
The Acropolis in Athens! I feel everyone should see this once in their life. It is overwhelming and pictures DO NOT do it justice!!
The Parthenon - Acropolis - Athens, Greece
S. Splurge; something you have no problem forking over money for while traveling:
My gold charms for my charm bracelet – duh!
T. Touristy thing you’ve done:
I pretty much always end up doing some of the “touristy” things when I travel. I am sorry but I think that’s probably part of why you are visiting the place you’ve gone…am I right?!
U. Unforgettable travel memory:
When traveling in Europe for those 2 months alone I had many unforgettable moments.
In Italy: After taking an overnight train to Rome where there was a strike taking place upon arrival, an Italian man in my car took pity on me, bought me a coffee, gave me correct money and sent me on my way with directions to Rome!
In Barcelona: At the pensione where I stayed that the owners didn’t speak a lick of English, when I left, they hugged me goodbye! (maybe this was out of pity too?)
In Vienna: A cabbie picked us up to go to our train but we had failed to realize daylight savings had occurred. nevertheless, he rushed us there probably breaking all kinds of laws and when we didn’t have enough money he said to go on anyhow and RUN!
V. Visas, how many and for where?:
No visas needed as of yet but i have a BIG trip this year where I’ll need 3!!
W. Wine, best glass of wine while traveling and where?
At the Chateau de la Chevre d’Or in Eze – the French Riveria. If you’ve had the good fortune of also going there, I think your answer is exactly the same!
X. eXcellent view and from where?
So hard to answer, I have several…I guess top two would be from The Caesar Augustus Hotel in Capri and from the Acropolis looking out over Athens.
Capri
Athens
Y. Years spent traveling?:
What are you getting at? Is this a trick question so I confess my age? Cumulatively or, as in, since I started traveling, how many years has it been? Without giving too much away let’s just say it’s been awhile!
Z. Zealous sports fans and where?:
Barcelona, Spain. Football. During the World Cup. Really, need I say more?!
This was a fun exercise, I must say! Thanks, The Lazy Travelers for tagging me to play! I can’t wait to read what my travel friends and idols write whom I’m tagging next. You’ll want to read their ABC’s too!
Leah of Leah Travels
Rease of Travelated
Lindsay of The Traveller World Guide
Kirsten Alana of Aviators and a Camera
Angie Orth of Angie Away
OK ladies…take it away! TAG!! You are IT!
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7 must take travel items
okay…i have to confess that this was not my idea just my answer to travel all-star Iain Mallory’s question. nevertheless, it was fun to play along! here’s how it unfolds…
Monday – Iain asks:
Not sure the ten word stuff is really testing you enough so going to cut it to the ‘Lucky 7’ 🙂 First one up is – Seven must take items on any trip?
Looking forward to some great travel gear tips here!
1)iPhone 2)lipgloss 3)comfy shoes 4)great accessories 5)wrap 6)money 7)flirting skills(this is Lola afterall) 🙂
Lol at great accessories Lauren bit slippery with that one, and even more LOL at flirting skills, that must be a huge suitcase 😉
Tuesday – Lola begins packing & shows her 7 essential items:
pictured here are 1)iPhone 2)lipgloss 3)comfy shoes 4)wrap 5)fab accessories 6)cash
Lauren DiMarco (@LolaDiMarco)Starting to pack for #TexasTweetup @MalloryOnTravel here are 6 of my essentials I’m packing! cc:@L_e_a_h
 Iain Mallory (@MalloryOnTravel)@LolaDiMarco @L_e_a_h lol cool but what’s the essential photo in the middle, partially hidden under the scarf?#texastweetup |
Lauren DiMarco (@LolaDiMarco)@MalloryOnTravel @l_e_a_h my iPhone! best part #7my flirty face! Will it work on the cowboys, i wonder? #TexasTweetup
must travel item #7
| Lauren DiMarco (@LolaDiMarco) @MalloryOnTravel @l_e_a_h it’s photo evidence from your FB question yesterday!!! #TexasTweetup is gonna be honky tonky hoedown blast! |
@L_e_a_hLeah Travels
@MalloryOnTravel Iain Mallory
@L_e_a_h Leah Travels
@MalloryOnTravel Iain Mallory
@LolaDiMarco @l_e_a_h this is beginning to sound like a fishing expedition, cowboys caught hook, line & sinker! #TexasTweetup
love these silly little conversations! one thing is for sure, my 7 must take items are always ready to go on the next adventure!
out with the old – in with the new!
HAPPY SWEET NEW YEAR!
sugar & spice make all things nice!
last year little lola got the dream house.
it's fab but a little much for little lola
this year she gave up her mcmansion (who needs to be tied down to that much house anyway?) and traded it for the glam vacation house because really all little lola wants is to travel to far-flung destinations just like lola IRL (in real life)!
so much more practical - who wouldn't want to vacay here?
last year lola IRL had a big black suitcase. this year lola has a bright pink little bag!
looks like candy - it's so cute!
last year little lola got a sweet little pink hot rod.
looking good little lola
this year lola IRL wants this big cool caddy BAD!!
best car evahhh
last year little lola traveled with lola IRL to Miami, Curacao & completed her first half marathon in Vermont.
little lola in miami
little lola in curacao
little lola in vermont
dreaming of my next escape!
this year where will little lola go??? i guess we’ll have to wait and see.
may you have your cookie & eat it too!!!
here’s hoping it’s a year filled with sweetness and adventure!
oh, the places you will go! (even if only in your Travel Bucket List dreams)
dear god, it's me lola
LOLA’S TRAVEL BUCKET LIST
a few things about me. in the words of the immortal Shelia E., “She wants to lead the Glamorous Life!”
i like to travel. i like to have fun. i like to meet people. i like to laugh. i like to take on physical challenges (within reason, of course). i like to shop! see if you notice any other themes about me. if you do, please do comment. SEEKING FREE THERAPY!
although i’m the consumate list maker, i never thought i’d be putting together my own Travel Bucket List. i’ve read 100’s of other TBL’s and thought to myself, “yeah, that sounds great”, so i never have stopped to make my own. BUT i have learned a lot about myself lately and travel bucket lists as a recent blogger/twitterer in the travel space. my thoughts of what’s possible for lola have definitely expanded. isn’t that terrific? just by reading others’ impressions, thoughts & lists and having discussions about them makes you dream bigger for the places you could go.
having said that, while some of my list IS possible – Travel Bucket Lists are supposed to be about BIG dreams so i thought to myself why not REALLY go for it?! in my dreams, i have unlimited funds and somehow know lots of famous people. it’s outlandish, i know, but it’s MY TBL dream so i can do what i want!
AND AWAY WE GO:
hey there Jay Z & Beyonce
JANUARY: i would start off with new year’s eve in St. Barts with a fellow Texan, Beyonce, and Jay Z. no, i won’t be staying with them – i will be staying at the Relais & Chateaux property – Eden Rock in the Villa Rockstar. they just invite me to all the parties on their yacht as well as all their cronies’ yachts. it’s a great time and i invite them back to the villa where my butler refills our champagne glasses until dawn. fantastique!
FEBRUARY: i go see Lyle Lovett perform at Gruene Hall in Gruene, Texas. AGAIN! after which, i’m invited on a tour of “his Texas”. we embark on this trip in his tour bus drinking Lone Star beer the whole time. Lyle is very witty, charming & smart and i appreciate him humoring me. never was there a more true Texas gent!
PEACE out! Tom & G
nearing the Lenten Season, Tom & Gisele invite me to Brazil to experience Carnival in Rio. how did this come about you say? well last fall i was the oldest cheerleader to join the New England Patriots cheer squad. Gisele admired my good fashion sense and we became BFF’s. but back to Rio. after all the Carnival parties, we are exhausted so we must spend a week recovering at the beach in our tiny Brazilian swimwear. it is the BEST time ever so naturally i’m invited back. alas, i have so many other Travel Bucket List items to check off.
MARCH: i go to Johnny Depp’s private Caribbean island. it’s fabulous as you can imagine and filled with lots of BOOTY! (take that how you wish) Johnny and i decide to go off in search of the REAL “Fountain of Youth” visiting as many Caribbean islands as possible along the way. YES, we sample all the different rums on each of the islands. YES, we re-enact scenes from the Pirates of the Caribbean. it’s ARG-mazing!
Johnny's place - Little Halls Pond Cay, Bahamas
APRIL: Johnny and i are having so much fun together that we take off for a more action packed adventure next. surfing in Costa Rica, hiking in Patagonia, Chile & trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru. his adventuresome side and pirating skills come in quite handy. thank goodness we are such good friends and there’s still left over rum!
MAY/JUNE: as we say our sad goodbyes, i next head off to Iceland, Sweden & Norway. this trip i see Sigur Ros play all around the countryside of Iceland like in their music documentary. it is TO DIE FOR! i see A-ha (my pop star crush growing up) in Norway. they dedicate “take on me” to moi! in Sweden, i take the Dragon Tattoo tour with Daniel Craig in tow. because i like my martinis straight up & dirty, Daniel and i get along famously. i suggest we put together a James Bond movie location tour (which is so brilliant, he cannot argue) and we set out to knock Russia, France, Italy and Spain off the list among many others. i’m treated like a real Bond Girl the ENTIRE time with exception of the death part – phew!
007 ME will ya?!
JULY/AUGUST: the movie location tour works out so well that i decide to meet up with the cast of Mamma Mia and go sailing all around the Aegean Sea to see the Greek Isles. they perform various Abba tunes along the way. who doesn’t love Abba?! we get in everywhere despite it being high season. i am, after all, a part of the entourage of many cool famous people. we have such a great time we decide to extend our trip and sail over to Italy and see the islands and coast over in the Mediterranean. the cast creates musical renditions of “Il Positano & The Talented Mr. Ripley” – they become 2 more Broadway hits!
wassup hot stuff?!
SEPTEMBER: Johnny sends word that he misses me so we meet up in Cuba. even though it’s now possible to go to Cuba from the States, it still seems taboo and who better to be naughty with than Mr. Depp? after a month of sight seeing, drinking mojitos and dancing the Cuban nights away, he gives me a grand send off until next march. now i’m off to meet up with Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte & Miranda at the divine Delano – my absolute all time favorite hotel in Miami! i happen to run into Flo Rida there – poolside and we have a flirty chat about all my adventures. i confess i have a HUGE crush on him.
OCTOBER: i jet off with the Sex and The City gals for an African Safari, the Pyramids of Egypt and Abu Dhabi – SATC2 style. as you can imagine, this is my major shopping binge trip! it’s a good thing i have unlimited funds and my gold premier rewards AMEX card. this travelin’ maven doesn’t leave home without it! on safari i choose to buy great Lemlem scarves that benefit the weavers of Ethiopia. in Egypt, naturally i buy new Egyptian cotton sheets and LOTS of gold charms. gotta commemorate my travels – right?! in Abu Dhabi i buy whatever the SATC girls tell me to buy. shoes, t-shirts, burkas…you name it…because you never know when you may need it when you travel like me!
good feeling flo!
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER: Flo Rida and i reconnect while he’s on world tour. he admits he’s had a crush on me too ever since we met in Miami in september. we go to India where we visit the Taj Mahal, the beaches of Goa & ride an elephant in Jaipur in between his gigs. i have front row seats to every show! in China we walk and ride bikes for the entire Great Wall. every now and again, Flo asks me to be an extra back up dancer! his tour ends in Australia where we do a road trip through the outback and spend the rest of our time at the beach. my favorite, mi amor!
what a Travel Bucket List year! now RINSE and REPEAT. thank goodness Jay Z and Beyonce are also friends with Flo!
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