Global Gathering!

Last weekend I went to Global Gathering, a dance music festival in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was amazing, the weather was perfect all weekend and we got to see the likes of Chase & Status, Teed, Annie Mac, DJ Fresh & Shy FX. Definitely worth going as its one of the cheaper festivals around and such a nicer, more relaxed atmosphere compared to festivals like Reading & Leeds.

http://www.globalgathering.com/

Ka Lai x

Beautiful scenes from Croatia

The Plitvice Lake National Park is Croatia's most popular tourist attraction. The park is made up of 16 lakes connected by waterfalls and is a beautiful place to visit. The park is open all year round and cost between £9- £13 depending on what time of year you visit. This place is stunning in the clear summer and just as beautiful in the snow at winter. Great for walking but you're not allowed to swim!

http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/en/

Ka Lai x

Party in Brasil!

This is the Roxy Club in Savassi, Brasil. Stunningly designed by architect Fred Mafra, it boasts 2 dancefloors, 3 bars, and 4 VIP lounges. Designs are based on hexagonal and triangular shapes with honeycombed ceilings and distracting black and white, LED floors designed to help guests forget the outside world. Predominantly a techno club, but the smaller adjoining club called the Josephine Club plays a combination of tribal and pop music!

http://www.roxybh.com/

Ka Lai x

Living in a double volcano

Aogashima ("Blue Island") is a small tropical volcanic island in the Philippine sea and is owned by Japan. There is a population of just over 200 people with 1 school for all kids and the only way to access the island is by boat using Port Sabo (the only port on the island). It is a beautiful island and many people visit mainly to see the double volcano.

Ka Lai x

Aogashima, Japan

The inner volcanic crater

Port Sabo, The only port on the isalnd

Beautiful Dining in China

This is a restaurant in Hubei, China. it is situated in the Sanyou cave above the Chang Jiang River,  it looks amazing, especially at night when it is all lit up.

Ka Lai x

Sonar! Barcelona

Had an amazing time in Barcelona this year for the Sonar music festival, besides the actual festival i visited the old Olympic stadium and village there, a great place to see and hardly anyone about. I stayed in a hostel in Las Ramblas for 20 euros a night which was near this really cool square of restaurants and bars called Place Reial. Sadly I didn't have much time to visit and Gaudi buildings!

http://barcelonamar.com/

Ka Lai x

Olympic Stadium area

Placa Reial, Barcelona

Old Wieliczka Salt Mines: Poland

The old salt mines in Wieliczka, Poland are an amazing attraction to see in Poland if you ever visit the country. It produced table salt from the 13th century through to 2007. The mine's attractions include dozens of statues and an entire chapel that has been carved out of the rock salt by the miners. The oldest sculptures are augmented by the new carvings by actual artists. About 1.2 million people visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine annually.

Ka lai x

The Chameleon Club, Dubai

With amazing neon interiors and a giant lit up chameleon statue, this club is a popular edition to the up-and-coming city of Dubai. The Clubs resident DJ Roland plays mainly tech house & deep house. It's pretty pricey though!

http://chameleonclubdubai.com/

Ka Lai x

Eat Beneath a Waterfall

Villa Escudero is a resort and coconut plantation located in Quezon Province, Philippines. The most unusual thing about this resort is it's main attraction the Waterfalls Restaurant where you can eat at the foot of a waterfall on tables which are in the actual water. This is such an unusual experience and one you should definitely visit if you ever travel to the Philippines.

http://www.villaescudero.com/

Ka lai x

 





                                            

Hue: Part 2

We had a great time in Hue, we explore so much. there are lots of beautiful Temples, Tombs & Pagodas to visit and well worth it. One night 6 of us went to a Royal Banquet where 2 of us dressed up as King & Queen and the other 4 were concubines! All of us were dressed in traditional Vietnamese clothing and we sat eating whilst a band played classic Vietnamese music to us. It was great but very strange sitting there being watched by these musicians. Another good night out in Hue was this bar called........ VERY cheap I think it was 50p for cocktails and as usual with Vietnam it was Happy hour all night.

Ka Lai x

 

Summer Style: Hawaiian Prints

This summer I really love the Hawaiian/ Tropical prints.  Buy cute denim crop tops and 3/4 length skinny jeans for a great 50s look. All clothes below are from River Island.

http://www.riverisland.com/

Ka Lai x

Shirt Dress £35, Both Crop Tops £28, High Waisted Skinny Jeans £40 

A hostel with a difference!

Only a country like Sweden would have such a cool idea for a hostel! The company 'Jumbo Stay' have converted old jumbo jets into uber cool hostels in Stockholm, Sweden. Room prices vary from £40 for a single private room with a shared bathroom, to £90 for a twin private with ensuite!

Ka Lai x

http://www.jumbostay.com/DynPage.aspx?id=64660&mn1=5291

We Love Ibiza!

It's the Ibiza opening weekend this weekend. Would love to be there but I'm not! Last year I went with 6 of my best girl mates for 1 week and had an amazing time. I LOVE Cafe Mambo & Pacha so much!

Here is a calendar with all the important parties on this summer. It's the Pacha opening party with Pete Tong today :o  http://www.ibiza-spotlight.com/night/club_dates_june_i.htm

Here are a few memories....

Ka Lai x

Me, Casie, Char C, Char J, Elise & Annie arriving in Ibiza

On our way to Cafe Mambo to watch the sun set, which we missed! Amazing night.

PUKKA UP boat party

The Zoo Project

Vietnam: Hue Part 1

After a very interesting overnight train. journey our group arrived in Hue. The 1st day we were taken to the old Citadel where the King used to live, most of it was destroyed by the Americans but they are trying to re-build it all. On one of the days we were taken on a tour on the back of scooters, it was such a good experience, we saw so much of the countryside and stopped off at so many different places. The vietnamese scooter drivers took us to a huge graveyard/valley that went on for miles, dropped us off at a temple where we had lunch, went to a local market with the sweetest little old lady fortune teller. For me it was a highlight of the holiday I loved just taking everything in as we drove along.

Ka Lai x

Sonar, Barcelona: Accomodation

For all those going to Sonar Music Festival in Barcelona next month, here is an amazing website for really cheap studio apartments in the area. A lot nicer than your average hostel!

http://www.desigbarcelona.com/en/apartments/barcelona/2/

Ka Lai x

 

 

Vietnam: Ha Long Bay & Cat Ba Island

Probably the most memorable thing from that top gear episode was the scenes at Ha Long Bay, it was even more beautiful in real life and the boat trip winding around the rocks was a great journey. We stopped off at an island to go inside the caves then went to visit a fish farm. Some Vietnamese people just live on little sheds on floats on the water. I also went kayaking around the little islands. Then we got to land and drove to Cat Ba Island. It was like a little Vietnamese Brighton, completely different to Hanoi, very relaxed, lots of bars with Happy Hour all the time! 50p for a Smirnoff and Lemonade at buy one get one free :)

Ka Lai x

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

A fish farm, Ha Long Bay

Snake Rice wine that I drank!

The View From our hotel in Cat Ba Island

   

Festival Style: Dip Dye & Paisley

Inspired by my upcoming trip to Barcelona, I've found some great summer clothes, perfect for Sona Music Festival and those parties on the beach. Surprisingly I have opted for pinks! And paisley patterns which I've never really liked before. All items are from H & M and not too expensive either! Now I've just got to get down the gym!

http://www.hm.com/gb/

Ka Lai x

Top £12.99, Sunglasses $4.99, Bikini Bottoms £3.99, Bikini Top £3.99, Shorts  £14.99 All from H & M