" New York" Engagement destination

October 2014.

We have planned a Miami and Key West trip. The big surprise was when my boyfriend told me that we will spend a couple of days in NY before MIA.

The arrival to NY was quite late and we were very tired.
We choose the "Sofitel" hotel which is very elegant, comfortable and in a good location.
As soon as we left our luggage, we jumped to manhattan's streets: 5th av., Broadway, Times square ...

We were so exhausted and luckily we discovered the fast food restaurant "Shakeshack" . We took 2 burgers and fries, and it was so delicious!

I had not idea that the next day would be one of the best days in my life.

First we had breakfast in "Le pain quotidien", then we visited Grand Central Station, Flatiron, Ground Zero and the famous charging bull in wall street.

We didn't have enough time to visit "State of Liberty" so we took the staten island ferry which is free, wifi on board included and we took some nice pictures of the statue from it. If you decided to do the same, go fast and to take the correct side window because a lot of people go for the same.  (right hand side on the way to staten island and left on the way back)

After this, we took a nice walk from staten island pear to Brooklyn bridge. On the way you pass in front of the heliport where you can have sightseen flight over the city.
We had a beautiful side view of the bridge, but you will have a long way to go over the bridge.

While my boyfriend was in Apple Store, I decided to go to Victorias Secret. We met again and suddenly my love  took me by surprise to "Tiffany & Co" 5th av. 
I'm sure that he was planning this marriage proposal in here for a long time.
It was the most beautiful and romantic moment in my life.

"The River Cafe"  was my boyfriend's choice to celebrate it. This restaurant is elegant and romantic with amazing Manhattan skyline views. Food was so delicious and the best is the desert.

Next day I woke up as engaged woman and very excited.

We took Starbucks coffee and during our walk we enjoyed halloween decorations on the street.

Our las visit was the "Empire State Building". The views are amazing whenever the weather is ok. There's quiet a long cue to buy the tickets, buying them online in advance is not a bad idea.

That afternoon, we took an a plane to go to Miami looking for good weather.

First trip together

Bali & Gili

Our first trip together was to Bali & Gili Trawangan. 

First night we stayed at Awan Villas : beautiful and quite, modern concept with Balinese style, privacy and comfortable. Each Villa with their own pool.  

 

The next day we had an amazing breakfast and we spend all day in KuDeTa beach club. Where we enjoyed a stunning sunset. 

The most beautiful experience during this trip was discovering Gili Trawangan island. 

White sandy beaches, palm trees, loud-back parties and stunning sunsets. No cars and motorbikes there. Horse-draw cars and bicycles are the only transport available. The island is small enough to get around by bike or on foot. Most of the action is entered around a 2km stretch of beachfront. 

Our stay was in Pondok Santi Villas. Amazing, peaceful and romantic place. The breakfast was one of the best I ever had. 

There are 2 hours by boatFrom Bali to Gili. Many boat companies offers transportation during the day. 

Sitges Carnival

We live near to the Sitges area and definitely we love this beautiful village. 

We like to go as much events as we can when we are there. 

Sitges Carnival is one of this events which you can not miss. 

It is a celebration bursting with colour and sensuality, with worldwide recognition and covered by national and international media. 

What is in my travel bag?

One of the important things is to take a comfortable bag.

Lately I use a TUMI backpack. 

Inside there are only the things I really need during the trip. 

Documentation, some money, phone (charger & extra battery) and two kits. 

In this photo you can see all the details... I don't know how but everything I have is pink ! )))

Of course I always take my iPad mini & a book, but I keep them in my cabin suitcase. 

About

Originally from Saint-Petersburg living in Barcelona.

In love with my husband. He is the most important person in this world.

We are in aviation business & we love :

Traveling/ Exploring/ Nature/ Food/ Photography & enjoying life together. 

*** Wanderlust couple***

21 countries, more than 85 cities and so many villages.

TOP Destinations so far : 

HK/ Bali/ Gili/ NY/ Miami/ Key West/ Habana/ Chiang Mai/ Ayutthaya

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To contact: 

bynamitravels@gmail.com
Instagram: @_bynami_

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