Aucanada Shop

Hey guys, today I'm gonna take you to a new store on Mallorca that just opened this season, it's called Aucanada Shop. Last week the lovely owner Maria invited me to come see the shop and try some of their clothes which I really loved. Aucanada Shop is a true paradise for people who love colorful bohemian clothes. They have so many nice pieces for summer and also winter. I especially love their summer dresses, kaftans and the pretty bags they sell, every piece is so unique. You can find loads of different brands in the store, for example Tarifa Soul, La Bendita Bags or Blue Pearl. The shop is located right next to the beach of Alcanada and they have a nice chill out terrace where you can relax and have a drink while looking for your perfect outfit. So why don't you stop by? The store will be open until October. If you need any further information, feel free to leave a comment here or contact Maria via their website (here), Facebook (here) or Instagram page (here).
I'll be posting some outfits I tried at Aucanada Shop here on the blog the next few days, so stay tuned.
Have a happy and colorful week, xo

How to deal with a Long Distance Relationship

Hey lovers, this post is for you - well, all of you who live in different places and therefore have to keep up with a long distance relationship. 
My boyfriend's never been a bigger topic on this blog. You know, I mostly talk about traveling and fashion once in a while, but not so much about my private life. But I thought some of you might be interested in how I maintain my long distance relationship. My boyfriend and I are together for three years now and we pretty much spent only half of the time together. Why? We live in two different countries! You heard me, my boyfriend lives in Spain, on a beautiful island called Mallorca and me, well I still study in Germany until the end of this year. But, this phase is pretty much coming to an end. Nope, we're not about to break up, after three years we're finally gonna live together! Means, as soon as I'm done with my studies I'm gonna move to Spain to live with him. It's a really big step, I know. But after keeping up a relationship for such a long time over such a distance I can say that I'm sure I'm gonna do the right thing. How can I be truly happy and have a fulfilled life when my other half lives thousands of kilometers away from me?

So how did this all happen? 
I met my boyfriend Miguel in 2013. I spent the summer on Mallorca with my sister and met him at a club, haha a typical summer flirt. Since I was just about to start studying I never thought that we would see each other again when I went back to Germany. Wrong, after only a few weeks Miguel came visit me and my family. We also talked on skype every other day and wrote whatsapp messages. So far so good, I would have never thought that we're gonna get so far. I went back to Mallorca in November 2013 for a week, then he spent Christmas with us and so on... Since then we have been traveling back and forth between Germany and Mallorca. 
We've lived separately from the beginning on and have never been physically together for longer than two months in a row. Our vacations were the only days we spent 24 hours together with no one else around and I have to say it worked pretty well! The longest we have been separated during these years was for seven weeks and it surely was a hard time! You know, after a while you're just so tired of texting and skyping and not seeing each other that you actually start fighting because you just miss each other so much! But hey, after three long years of skyping, traveling and texting we are still together. 

The long distance relationship
That means coming home from school or work and being alone. Going out with friends but without your partner. Watching TV shows but the place next to you on the couch is empty. One's got loads of fun at an event, the other one's not part of it. Plus many skype hours, text messages and misunderstandings. One of the worst things, in three years Miguel and I have never celebrated our birthdays or our anniversary together, that's pretty sad.
BUT a long distance relationship also has its advantages. You can watch your favorite show instead of fighting over the TV program, you got lots of time to go the gym, hang out with friends and your family and get to focus on your career and hobbies. You are able to spend your time on things you like. Plus, there's always this special moment when you see your partner after weeks or months and it feels just like the first time. 

What's next? 
Since I'm gonna finish my studies soon I'm ready to take the next step, an adventurous one! I decided to move to Spain and live with Miguel. Not just because I finally want to be with my boyfriend but also because I have all my life there, except for my family but I will keep seeing them pretty often.

How do I feel about that?
The other day I organized some stuff at 'our' home on Mallorca. When I was putting my clothes into a new closet we bought for me I caught myself thinking: 'Wow, it's really gonna happen. We won't have to skype before going to bed but we'll actually be able to cuddle before sleeping. We don't have to take a flight to see each other and we can do all the exciting and boring stuff that normal couples do together'. 
I still can't really believe that all this is coming to an end, our long distance relationship will turn into a 'normal' one. But what's normal? For us it was normal to see each other every three to four weeks, to skype before going to bed, to send like a hundred texts during the day and to be apart when great but also sad things in our lives happen. And you know what, we actually got used to it! You easily get to feel like you're single when in a long distance relationship, the only difference is that there's this one person you're always in contact with, who you love and miss and who you see once in a while.
All this will change. Will we survive living together, seeing each other every day, having a routine? We don't know. The only thing we know for sure is that we don't wanna live like this anymore, we are tired of skype and whatsapp. We both need each other and want to spend our lives together. 

So here are a few tips for all of you who are in a long distance relationship or just started one and don't really know how to deal with it.

1. Trust your partner!
First of all, there's no way to keep up a long distance relationship without trust. Of course, there will always be texts like 'Where did you go?' or 'Why didn't you text me?' and 'Who else was there?'. But you know what, you gotta learn to relax a little. There's no room for doubts, you have to be sure that your partner only wants you and no one else and that he or she will wait for you! Something that Miguel has taught me over the last couple of years.

2. Put some effort into it!
Miguel once said about our relationship 'We don't live, we just fight'. And he didn't mean fighting like having a discussion or something. He meant fighting for the relationship, together. And that's true somehow. You can't really be calm, enjoy your relationship and be with your partner whenever you like. You have to fight to make the relationship work. But hey, isn't that what you have to do when you live together? I think you ALWAYS have to fight for a relationship! To keep things exciting and passionate you always have to put in some effort. So, do the same when you're in a long distance relationship. Write a love letter, plan a surprise visit, make time for each other to talk or go on vacation together.

3. Make use of the media!
And I don't mean something like posting cute photos of your love on Facebook or Instagram each day telling the rest of the world how much you miss him or her! I'm talking about personal contact. You need to feel close to each other even if you're thousands of kilometres apart. Use media like whatsapp and skype to keep in touch all day long and thus let your partner be part of your life. Even though I have to admit I'm really tired of texting and skyping it has saved our relationship, or at least made it possible to keep going. A quick message or call lets your partner know that you're thinking of him or her - despite the distance.

4. Enjoy every moment together!
Simple things like food shopping or having a siesta together are highlights for us - because we actually ARE together. And we enjoy it to the fullest! Work out with your partner, go for dinner, take a shower together, do stuff that 'normal' couples do. You'll enjoy it even more after not seeing each other for a long time.

5. Talk!
Last but not least, keep talking when having a fight... Cause otherwise you might never talk again! Don't just cut the contact when you disagree. You just feel so insecure and helpless when you just had a fight and can't talk to your partner in person. When he or she cuts the contact on top of all that, it makes you feel even worse. Because you can't just go over and talk to your partner in person whenever you like. So please, don't do it! Keep talking until the problem is solved. 

I hope I could help all of you who are in a long distance relationship! I know it's tough, and it takes patience, will power and a lot of love to keep up a long distance relationship. But just like any other relationship that comes with some problems, it's worth it! And who knows, maybe your long distance relationship will turn into a 'normal' one some day, just like mine :-)

Thanks to Tali Photography for the wonderful photos!
(And no, Miguel and I didn't get married, these photos were taken during my bridal shoot last year, haha)

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Moai Beach Club

Hey guys, hope you all had a fabulous weekend with lots of sunshine. Mine was pretty relaxed, I spent some time at the beach with my boyfriend and also working on my blog. So I prepared a new post for you about one of my new favorite places on Mallorca, MOAI Beach Club. 
It's a new spot in Ca'n Picafort in the north of the island and they have two so called 'chiringuitos' at the beach. My boyfriend and I went in the morning when it wasn't too crowded. We had a super yummy breakfast with bacon and eggs, avocado toast, croissants, cold tea and smoothies. Xisca, the lovely owner of MOAI, treated us so well. Later we relaxed for a couple of hours at the beach and got spoiled with some delicious cocktails. I love the design of the beach club, it's so simple yet stylish. You should definitely stop by when you visit the island! Lots of kisses

For more infos follow MOAI on Facebook (here) and Instagram (here)!

Top: Mango
Shorts: Pull&Bear
Necklace: Happiness Boutique
Sandals: Merona via Target

Cactus

Hey guys, today I have a new outfit post for you with some pics of the look I wore when my boyfriend and I went to the Festival Park Outlets in Palma the other day. I forced him to take some shots of me cause I haven't posted any outfit photos in a while, haha. He hates it but he's so patient, we had to take like a hundred pics that day because it was super windy and my hair was just going crazy. I wore a pretty simple outfit that day, I can't really stand anything but shorts and a top with this summer heat on Mallorca. So I put on some really cozy H&M shorts with a bandeau top, golden accessories and comfy sandals. Hope you like the look and the pics, xo

Top, shorts, sandals: H&M
Jewelry: Bijou Brigitte
Bag: Forever21

One day in Sineu

Hey guys, it's my second week on Mallorca and so far my summer's going great. Hope so does yours!
Today I'm taking you to a little town on the island called Sineu. This post might not be the most interesting one for those who don't travel to Mallorca but I hope you'll still like it. I put together a short guide of the places my boyfriend and I have been to when we went to Sineu, so let's start!

Kick off your day in Sineu with a tasty breakfast. For those with a sweet tooth the traditional bakery Forn Ca'n Toni offers a great variety of delicious pastries and sweets. Try the typical Majorcan ensaimada with hot chocolate. Then go buy some fresh fruit, cheese and other Majorcan products at Sineu's weekly market that takes place every Wednesday. Chat with the locals, farmers and other visitors. It's one of the most traditional markets on Mallorca and the only one with living animals. Take a stroll through the city centre and find some treasures at Sineu's local shops. Get an original t-shirt at Mosquito & Co. or some unique pieces at Lady Marmalade located in the Calle Mayor.

Later head to Sa Plaça to watch the village life while enjoying some authentic Majorcan ice cream, coffee or snacks like crêpes or baguettes at Sa Gelateria. Don't miss the almond or orange granizado made with natural ingredients, so refreshing!

Have lunch or dinner in one of Sineu's most famous wine cellars, the Celler Can Font. Its history of more than 700 years makes it one of the oldest wine cellars on the island. If you prefer italian food instead head over to Tomassini, where they serve original pizzas and pasta. Thanks to its feel-good atmosphere and its high quality italian food it became one of the most popular pizzerias on the island.

As an art lover you should visit Ricardo Gago's impressive gallery and art shop called Can Gili. If you ask nicely he may let you visit his private art studio where all the magic happens. Let him tell you stories about his colorful paintings and detailed sculptures and buy some art pieces or prints for your loved ones at home. You might also like to visit other galleries in Sineu such as Cati Gelabert Niell or Art Sineu. Then go for a walk, take your time exploring the village's small cobble stone streets and old buildings such as the church Nuestra Señora de los Àngeles.

For lunch we chose to the Majorcan restaurant Sa Pamboleria de Sineu for a tasty 3-course menu. It's located in an old mill that was turned into a restaurant in 2009. A charming place with attention to detail and a great variety of Majorcan dishes. I got some veggie puree and calamary, so delicious. Hope you liked my city guide! xo