ADVENTURES IN MAY

Wednesday, 23 August 2017

MY BUCKET LIST

I have to admit and say that I love bucket lists! A month ago I published my Travel Bucket List and I had some really great responses from you guys! So I thought I would share my full size bucket list and I’ve been very blessed enough to tick some items off my list.

M Y B U C K E T L I S T

1 // Take a ride in a hot air balloon.

2 // Go and see the hot air balloon festival in Cappadocia, Turkey.

3 // Climb the Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia (I had a chance to this on my Year 12 Sydney Trip, but choose to go shopping instead... Looking back at it now… MAJOR REGRETS).

4 // Visit Bora Bora (and stay in the overwater bungalow huts).

5 // Visit Maldives and go swimming with the sea creatures.

6 // Visit the Greek islands (Santorini, Mykonos & Oia).

~~7 // Start my own business (May Avenue Shop).~~

~~8 // Go on a cruise.~~

9 // Stand up while paddle boarding.

10 // Go Surfing (crazy to think I haven't done this yet! Since I only live 30 minutes away from the beach).

11 // Watch a theatre play.

12 // Go on a zip line.

13 // Stay at the ice hotel in Sweden.

14 // Go Camping or glamping.

15 // Rope swing into a lake.

16 // Go karting in Tokyo, Japan.

17 // Graduate from University (A year to go).

18 // Carve a pumpkin.

19 // See the Northern Lights.

20 // Achieve my ideal weight.

21 // Go for a fish pedicure.

22 // Go horse riding on the beach.

23 // Go to a shooting range.

24 // Have a white Christmas.

25 // Holiday in a log cabin in the snow.

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26 // See a ballet play.

27 // See the pyramids in Egypt.

28 // Ice skate in New York City.

~~29 // Shop at Harrods in London, England.~~

~~30 // Ride a dune buggy in the desert.~~

31 // Visit the United States of America.

32 // Go to a floating lantern festival.

33 // Explore Hawaii beaches.

34 // Visit Moraine Lake in Canada.

35 // Go on a Segway.

36 // Float on the Dead Sea.

37 // Fly in first class.

38 // Go to a drive in movie theatre.

39 // Live in another Country.

~~40 // Ride a camel.~~

41 // See snow fall from the sky.

~~42 // Visit Dubai.~~

43 // Ride in a helicopter.

44 // Fall in love + get married.

45 // Visit Petra, Jordan (Hidden city).

~~46 // Go to a Concert (One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez & Arianna Grande).~~

47 // Own a Canon 5 Mark III camera.

48 // Become a mother.

49 // Cut my hair short (like shoulder length short).

50 // Write a book (travel or cook book).

I hope you enjoyed reading my full size bucket list!

Share below some items on you bucket list!

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A MINI MECCA MAXIMA HAUL + L1 BEAUTY LOOP

So I have another mini haul for you guys, but its from Mecca Maxima! If you never heard of Mecca Maxima, it is basically a Sephora store and it has over 60 beauty brands. One of the perks why I love buying my make up products from Mecca Maxima is the Mecca Beauty loop. It is a little beauty box that you get four times a year, its where you receive deluxe beauty and make up samples. There are three levels of boxes which only depends on how much you spend within the mecca maxima store over the last 12 months. But first, I shall start off with the mini haul!

+ Stila - Huge Extreme Lash Mascara

I heard and read so many good reviews on this mascara, so I had to go and purchase one! I have to admit and say it would have to be one of my favourite mascaras. I wanted to try out a new mascara for a long time because I've been only using benefit mascaras for the longest time ever. So glad I did!

+ Origins - Clear Improvement Mask

I've been using this mask for over a year now and I absolutely love it, so I had to go and repurchase it again! Every time I get a pimple I quickly go and grab my mask and dap it on my pimple and the next day its gone!

+ Urban Decay - All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray

I also read and watch a lot of youtube videos on this make up setting spray and how it actually makes your makeup stay for a long time, so I thought I would try this product out.

+ Kitsch - Hair Coils

This is would have to be my favourite hair product ever, I definitely recommend you guys to purchase hair coils! They do not give you headaches or leave any kinks in your hair!

In the August level one beauty loop box you receive;

+ Too Faced, Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Chihuahua shade

+ Frank Body, Original Coffee Scrub

+ Dr. Dennis Gross, Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Packette

+ Nuface, Prep 'N' Glow

Have you ever heard or bought from Mecca Maxima before?

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LITTLE CLIVE | BRISBANE CAFE

Ok, I promise you that this is will be my last "cafe review" post on my blog for a while! During my university winter break, one of my goals was to visit as much cafes in Brisbane, which I can tick of my list. I probably went to 6 or 7 cafes in total, it was pretty cool trying new foods and discovering new places! Little Clive cafe is located on Little Clive street in Annerley, the cafe has an outdoor veranda setting which gives the cafe a 'chilled out' vibe with its recycled timber tables. The veggie burger at the Little Clive cafe was super duper delicious, I definitely recommend ordering the burgers guys!!

I ordered a hot chocolate and the Pretty Patty burger, which was basically a veggie patty, smashed avocado, lettuce and caramelized onions and a side of shoestring fries, which was super yummy. My sister ordered a hot chocolate as well and the PBJ Time Pancakes, layered with house jam, smooth peanut butter sauce, peanut brittle and floss, which was also very tasty.

So there you have it! Hope you enjoyed reading my cafe review posts over the past few weeks.

What are some of your favourite cafes to visit?

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A MINI M●A●C HAUL

It's been a while since I bought any make up from MAC or Mecca Cosmetics and Sephora. MAC is still one of my all time favourite make up brands and when I heard that MAC was doing the National Lipstick day offer where you spend over $100 online you get a free lipstick, so I thought might as well buy a few small things that were on my Wishlist.

I'm a massive fan of MAC's Mineralize Skin finish, I already have it in Soft & Gentle and Lightscapade and now in Gold Deposit. I use the mineralise skin finish nearly everyday so I wanted to try out another shade and hopefully one day I'll end up with the whole collection.

For the National lipstick day at MAC I got the free lipstick shade in Faux, which is my all time favourite lipstick shade. I also (finally) got my hands on the Extended Play Lash in Endlessly Black. I've heard so much about it and has you known by now that it is (supposedly) the best lower lash mascara.

And Lastly I picked up the MAC Eye Khol in Fascinating shade, which is an all white eye liner. I wanted to change up my make up look a bit and I know it looks great with a winged eye liner and a bold lip too. I also received an complimentary sample, the MAC False Lashes Extreme Black mascara, looking forward to trying it! Hope you enjoyed reading this mini MAC haul!

What is your favourite MAC product?

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MISS BLISS WHOLE FOODS KITCHEN | BRISBANE CAFE

What I really loved about the Miss Bliss Whole Foods Kitchen cafe is that the cafe food is super duper healthy and has vegetarian and vegan options too. The dishes are unprocessed and refined-sugar and are also free from additives and artificial substances and they support both local and organic produce whenever possible. The cafe itself is a bright and airy space and at the counter you'll find a range of take away options such as have chia pots and seasonal salads.

What I ordered at Miss Bliss Whole Foods Kitchen cafe was the Caramel Spelt Hot Cake with date caramel, maca coconut yogurt, caramelised banana, goji granola, clove and ginger syrup. I definitely recommend ordering this dish if your super hungry! The dish itself was super yummy and I highly recommend this dish! My cousin ordered the Semolina and Quinoa Porridge with saffron poached pear, sour cherry jam, almond crumb and lemon balm, which I try and was pretty damn good!

Next time I definitely want to try the the Charcoal Spelt Pizza with roasted mushroom and beetroot, grilled capsicum, eros pista and cashew cheese and also the Maple & Juniper Crispy Skin Salmon with smoked paprika bean puree, brown rice, roasted beetroot, charred broccolini, walnut pāte, paperboy salt & soft 'n' gooey egg!

What are your favourite dishes to order at a cafe?

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MY TRAVEL BUCKET LIST

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I started travelling at the age of six years old, on my way to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia to visit the country where my parents and sister were born in. Ever since then my love for travelling started to grow. I've been very blessed over the years, because I got to experience all new cultures in many different cities and countries such as; France, England, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Italy, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, New Zealand, Untied Arab Emirates, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Travelling beats any big shopping trip or food coma, thats my opinion! So I wanted to share with you all my top 10 must see places that I want to visit soonish.

1. Reykjavik, Iceland

This has been my most desired country to go too over the past couple of years. Iceland looks so magical and beautiful (despite the coldness). Iceland is probably my most 'saved' images on my instagram and pinterest.

2. Marrakech, Morocco

Where towns are painted in thousands of shades of blue, souks filled with spices, beautiful mountain peaks and intricate patterned tiles, who hasn't dreamt of visiting Morocco?!

3. Tokyo, Japan

Just imagine you have your very own Mario Go Cart, which in fact you can go, go carting for over 4 hours on actual Japan Streets and highways, wearing Yoshi or Mario costumes... umm YES PLEASE! You can in fact do this in Tokyo city! And who doesn't wanna see the beautiful cherry blossom trees?!

4. Cape Town, South Africa

Known for its stunning views of the oceans and it's most famous mountain, Table Mountain. Within a few minutes you can either reach a beach or start a hike.

5. Cairo, Egypt

Who hasn't dreamt about seeing the Great Pyramids of Guiza and also riding camels in the desert?

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6. Santorini, Greece

Ever since watching the movie 'Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants', I fell in love with Santorini Greece. It's a island know for its stunning views of the oceans and I reckon it's everything you'd imagine from all those Pinterest images you've have pinned to your 'wanderlust' or 'travel' boards!

7. Edinburgh, Scotland

I can only imagine that one you reach Edinburgh you will begin hearing bagpipes and seeing kilt's everywhere and see so many historical old buildings and castles!

8. Havana, Cuba

Recently I've fallen in love with Havana, Cuba. Cuba is a city that celebrates the arts and dances to the music of the streets. It's a city were you see classic American 1950's cars driving down the streets and beautiful colourful, historical buildings.

9. Vancouver, Canada

This country is just known for it's spectacular hikes and beautiful bluey water lakes. The landscape/nature in Canada is just incredible.

10. Los Angeles/New York City, United States of America

New York City is practical a concrete jungle while Los Angeles is a laid back and relaxed city.

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There are other places I would love to visit to such as; Petra - Jordan, Amsterdam, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Maldives and Bora Bora.

What is on your travel bucket list?

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ST COCO | BRISBANE CAFE

The past week I went to another cafe, St Coco cafe and it's specialty is in coffee and the all day breakfast. This would have to be the most vegan and vegetarian friendly cafe that I've been to so far and is one of my favourite cafes to go too. The cafe offers fresh pastries, raw treats and gluten free options, which makes this cafe a really popular place to go too.

At the St Coco cafe, I ordered the Breaky Burger which is a toasted brioche bun, fried egg, avocado, melted cheese, house made hash brown and smokey BBQ sauce. The yummiest breaky burger I have ever had! My cousin ordered the Avo Toast, so thick cut toasted sourdough rye, avocado wedges, scrambled or poached with bush tomato chutney. We also ordered the 'HOT BAE' (vegan) Oreo crush, so it's a almond milk vegan white hot chocolate, whipped Oreo coconut cream, vegan chocolate sauce, coconut cream and crushed Oreo.