It’s tough to come up with an all-encompassing answer when people ask me how my trip to Hong Kong was. I jump to, “it was great,” because it definitely was – but it was also more… The city has a lot to take in. Just walking around, your senses are overloaded with incoming sights and (…) Read more »
Tagged: travel - 7/15 - Free People Blog
Weekend Getaways: Road Tripping
Aug 19, 2011Do you ever have that feeling that you’re stuck in a rut? You find yourself following a routine and it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture when you’re hung up on monotonous little details. Sometimes removing yourself from normality is all it takes to clear your head and gain a new perspective. I (…) Read more »
DIY Leather Passport Case
Aug 17, 2011Every time I fly some place I keep thinking how I really need to get something to hold my passport and other travel documents in. I’m getting ready to head off to Hong Kong, and well, I thought it was finally the time to follow through and actually get one. What’s even better than getting (…) Read more »
Free People’s Guide to Venice – Part 2
Aug 12, 2011Here is part two of the Free People Guide to Venice, put together by our producer! Read on for our tips on where to eat and more of our favorite things about Venice, and if you missed it be sure to check out part one of the guide featuring where to stay, landmarks, gondola riding (…) Read more »
Outside Lands 2011: Greetings from San Francisco!
Aug 12, 2011After a long day of traveling I have arrived in San Francisco for Outside Lands 2011! I am staying downtown and I must say when I took the subway from the airport and got off at Powell street, the famous spot where the cable cars turn around, so many memories came rushing back from when (…) Read more »
Free People’s Guide to Venice
Aug 05, 2011Our talented producer has put together a beautiful Guide to Venice to share with you all, with tips on where to eat, where to stay and things to do while in Venice – with some Free People fun thrown in for good measure :) Read on for Part One of Free People’s Guide to Venice! (…) Read more »
Visiting Chicago For The First Time…
Jul 21, 2011Chicago is a city I fell in love with, there’s something about the tone of the city that brings a new feeling to me. I’m British and exploring American cities is always a great adventure. While we were there attending Pitchfork Festival we ventured around the city to get a true taste of what Chicago (…) Read more »
Weekend Getaways: Inspiration from California
Jul 15, 2011Last week I received an email from one of our readers, Molly, who sent me a link to photos she took on a recent solo trip to Big Sur and a trip to Ojai, and I immediately knew I had to share. Big Sur is one of the most incredible, magical places I’ve ever been (…) Read more »
Things To Do In Austin: The San Jose Hotel
Jul 15, 2011Tucked discretely among Austin’s best restaurants and vintage shops on South Congress, the Hotel San Jose is a peaceful oasis either to stay for a vacation or just to pop in for a drink on the patio. Self-described as a hotel with soul, the San Jose’s décor includes vintage concert posters, cacti, animal printed-throws, crawling (…) Read more »
monday quote
Jul 11, 2011“How hard it is to escape from places. However carefully one goes they hold you – you leave little bits of yourself fluttering on the fences – like rags and shreds of your very life.” ~Katherine Mansfield click images for sources. (…) Read more »
Weekend Getaway: The Adirondacks
Jun 24, 2011Summer is the perfect time to plan those weekend getaways, and our country is full of great escapes to explore. Last week I headed up north to camp in the Adirondack Mountains – a perfect getaway destination. The mountains, rivers, and lakes are immediately relaxing. We set up camp in Wilmington, NY right near Whiteface (…) Read more »
