Sometimes plans change. Sometimes life gets in the way. Sometimes things just don’t work out. In 3 days, we were supposed to be boarding a flight to the Maldives to celebrate my birthday under the sun. We booked the flights back in September with the last bits of our saved-up miles with airberlin. But as…
Tis the season… to give. Even though I strongly believe in the true spirit of Christmas (= quality time spent with the family, taking a minute to slow down and being thankful for everything we have), I am also someone who finds great joy in giving presents. Finding the perfect gift for people that make…
Four weeks until Christmas – say what? With most of my November filled with sunshine and warm Australian weather, I hasn’t really hit me that the holidays are coming up fast. And by fast, I mean I can’t believe that Christmas Eve is today in four weeks. Where has this year gone? Or am I…
Welcome to a new category here on Bikinis & Passports: The JETSET DIARIES. A place to share my inspiration and cravings for upcoming travels. A moodboard of destinations, fashion and beauty. One of the reasons I named this blog Bikinis & Passports more than 7 years ago was the fact that I believe travels play…
Without wanting to brag too much, I have to say that I am quite the expert when it comes to scoring the best. deals. ever. during the annual designer sales. Last night, I was telling my friends about my two best and most recent sale finds when they literally all chanted in union “But how…
On Wednesday, Mike are heading South to Lake Worth for a 6-day detox retreat at Vivamayr. Currently, I am not sure whether to be really excited or really scared. I guess it is a bit of both. The first 3 days are supposed to be pure hell when the detox symptoms kick in. By now,…
When it comes to sales, I have definitely gotten lucky quite a few times in the past. It does take some time to click through all the items, but occasionally you’ll find something you’ve had your eye on all season at discounted prices your credit card will love. Net-A-Porter is in sale-mode (the dress I…
My best friend is getting married in August. And next to my own wedding one day, this will probably be the most important wedding I will ever be a part of. Aside from helping her plan the big day, getting 12 girls together for a very special bachelorette party and getting to stand by her side…
This week, I may or may not have had a little online-shopping-accident. And with accident I mean an extravaganza that involved 5 pairs of shoes… But luckily it was all with good intent, since the shopping spree involved multiple pairs of black slides – of which I will only keep one pair, of course. But…
With just a little over 2 weeks to go until our trip to California, I am already excited beyond words. Not only is one of my best friends from middle and high school getting married, but we are also spending 12 days in the Californian sun – including Memorial Day in Palm Springs. I have been to…