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Sevilla | Chasing Krista | Sevilla, Spain

By Chasing Krista Posted on Nov 21, 2016September 24, 2017

Sevilla

Sevilla is easily one the my favorite places in Spain and I can guarantee you I am not the only one that thinks so, once you have wandered the cobbled streets of … Continue reading Sevilla

Categories: travelTags: Alcazar de Sevilla, andalusia, Architecture, Game of Thrones, Garden of Dorne, gardens, gardens of Sevilla, photography, Plaza de Espana, Sevilla, Seville, spain

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Edinburgh quickly became one of my favorite cities in Europe. But, I can’t always find the words to explain why. It’s mostly just memories, feelings and a smile that gleams across my face when I think of Edinburgh. I’m counting down the moments until I can get an ice cream at Mary’s Milk Bar or sip some Scottish whiskey at the gates of the castle. Although I’m still working on a way to get that Scottish passport, because I don’t think it’ll be so easy to leave next time! Have you ever felt this way about a city?

Everyone needs a time out in the corner every now and then. To breathe some fresh air, clear your mind, rejuvenate and surround yourself with leaves and mud. I sent myself to the corners of corners; the northwestern-most corner of Washington State: Cape Flattery! It was moody, green, wet, windy, and gray; and I wouldn’t expect anything else. As much as people tend to hate on it, I love the moodiness of Washington. Are you a fan of the rainy weather or do you prefer the opposite and can only be in cities that have constant sun rays shinning down?!

Straight out of the Twilight ✨ The modern village of La Push, home to the Quileute tribe, got its name from traders calling it ‘la bouche’ (which is the French word for river mouth), and is known for its traditional stories & myths. One being of Raven Tales which are stories of Bayak, the ‘Trickster Raven’. He was a sly and crafty raven whose interaction with other animals were taught as lessons to young children. Another traditional mythology story was about a kelp haired child snatcher called Duskiya, which was basically an indigenous boogeyman. If you ever find yourself in the corner of Washington State, do yourself a favor and stop in the museum and read the myths and stories that have been passed down for generations.

Even in the midst of a 14 mile/12 hour challenge, you just gotta stop and take a breath or a nap. Thank you being there Mr. Tree 🌲 . . . . I love #MotherNature! I’m headed to #olympicnationalpark this weekend to activate my Girl Scout camping skills, let me know if you have any recommendations! #westcoast #westcoastbestcoast #pnw

This was the day I realized I should probably get more exercise in life or at least train for a 14.75 mile uphill with 30+ switchbacks (which were are a real doozy) 💪🏼🏃🏽‍♀️🗻 I may have experienced a collapse lung or a pulled muscle along the way but I made it to the end! When was the last time you challenged yourself and reached the finish line? Reached a goal? Accomplished an ambition? Whatever it was, big or small, or still working towards that goal be proud of yourself. Be proud of each step you are taking toward that goal.

helllooo instafam! It’s been a minute or two since I’ve lasted posted but I’m back. I took a loooong hiatus from social media and blogging to start a new (and stressful) adventure of going back to schooool, and getting a new degree towards a completely different career path. (Check out the blog if you want to read more about my struggles trying to managing time to be a normal human being). Even though school has literally consumed my life, I haven’t stopped daydreaming and adding (and adding) places and experiences to my never ending bucket list. I stared at a globe for a few hours the other day and Iâ€™m curious; if you had a year and unlimited funds, which FIVE countries would you want to visit? BUT the catch is that you’d never be able to travel again after that year! Would you do places you’ve already been or try new places?

haven’t made it to all the planets yet, but guys, we live on a really pretty one 🌎 one of my favorite things about living in Washington is being able to get lost down a road and wind up being mesmerized by THIS.

Sun, rain, sleet, hail, snow AND wind! Welcome to your first twenty minutes in Seattle!

Sometimes I wish I was a fish 🐠 . . . But on the realz, today is #WorldWaterDay. Water is one of the most basic of all needs. We cannot survive without it for more than a few days. And yet, most people take that for granted. We waste water and barely even realize we are doing it. I know I am guilty of this and there are a magnitude of things that I can do every day to help reduce the amount of water I waste. Almost TWO BILLION people around the world have limited to zero access to safe & clean drinking water. Today AND everyday, together we can do our part to protect our most previous resource. Ditch the plastic. 🥤Shorten the shower. 🚿 Turn off the water. 💦 “Even the smallest acts can make the biggest difference” @charitywater

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