LET’S GO TO AMSTERDAM
When Rituals first invited me to visit their home in Amsterdam and see where all of their calming bath gels and body balms were inspired, I was grateful and excited, but couldn’t help but think, “me?”
Outside my window the streets of New York were honking for attention, so I closed the curtains. I had recently found out my feelings for someone were one sided and the independent woman inside of me was cheering for an Eat Pray Love adventure. Along with 32 bloggers from around the world, my girlfriend Brittany and I boarded a flight to discover the meaning of “self love” and how we can bring it home in our little daily rituals.
If you didn’t instagram it, did it even happen?
– that little voice in every millennial’s head 😂
CREATE YOUR OWN SLOW DOWN SESSION
After joining several workshops and speaking with professionals from yoga instructors, perfumers, chefs, and even executives at Youtube, there was one thing they all had in common to share, “consistency can change your life.” Whether it’s adding morning walk, taking deeb breaths when feeling overwhelmed, lighting a candle to focus, or spending an extra minute in the shower for an aromatic warming body scrub, that additional self care adds up to a better way of living.
p.s. My favorite collection that I still use to slow down at home is the Ritual of Hammam that originated from ancient bath houses. I included a little video below if you want to see how it works! 👇 If I could pick one product for you to try, I’d say use Ritual of Hammam Sea Salt Hot Scrub in the shower – you will take calm deep breaths as it tingles on your skin. I absolutely love it.
CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO SEE THE VIDEO
THE TRENDY PLACE TO EAT
The Avocado Show
Come to The Avocado Show restaurant for a vibrant presentation of avocado courses – from drinks, dining, to dessert! The trendy pink velvet decor complimented the impeccable service, as we toasted to good food & great company.
I must say the avocado on a waffle for dessert was an interesting combination, but the warm crispy dough reminded me of how on point the Dutch are with their waffles. We enjoyed a memorable meal – I would just recommend coming early so you avocado’nt have a line. (I owe you a drink after that stretch of a joke 🙈)
Aside from the canals of Amsterdam, this might be the number one spot to instagram.
Check the Avocado Show’s Instagram out here
Couldn’t thank Rituals enough for sharing their home of Amsterdam with me. Met some amazing friends that gave the best bear hugs like this one above. This was a trip of self love. And I’m so excited that what I learned I can share with you and hopefully you can take it home too.
Self love is putting a little extra care into enjoying all the little parts that add up to your day. You become more present with each inhale in the shower. You destress with each exhale at your desk. Then at the end of the day… when you’re back home curled up in your bed – you’re a better, happier version of yourself.
Being grateful and having a great day everyday… well I think that might be the best ritual of all.
Thank you so much for reading along my first travel post!
Hope you enjoyed – would love to hear what you thought of The Avocado Show restaurant with the avocado waffles below.
For more inspiration on how to add calm into your day don’t forget to follow Rituals on Instagram.
That’s wonderful
What a place to visit and good for the soul
Nice inspiration and may you travel more places in future to learn more.
Love the stuff you take on it. It’s not like others who just promote and don’t mean it. You actually research and then talk about ur exp so well Caila. This seems like such a cool exp. and to travel to Amsterdam added bonus
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Love yoga and what nice place to go relax and learn.
cool place
Great!!!! Do you only do yoga or do you also do kickboxing, running, pilates and etc? Also when will post on the giveaway you said you would for the cancer month?
Yoga is my thing and you look gorgeous and so amazing visiting Amsterdam Caila. Love the places you travel.
Fantastic first travel post. I hope you do more traveling. Will you also post the time you went to Paris this year? May you keep traveling more w friends and with ur boyfriend. You have such a wonderful bright future ahead in everything ✨🌎
Where the flowers that great to eat? That’s my to go fitness yoga with a dable of kickboxing and running 2 miles a week. Thanks for the products will give one a try. You are such a cutie Caila with amazing hair and smile 💁🏻
You look like a real life princess even in the video. You are so beautiful Caila and just radiate with such a beautiful bright soul. This looked like such a wonderful experience to have.
I hope you head to Winter Games in Korea loved to see you do travel blog on how it is to be live at the Olympics. Amsterdam looks like such calming place and beautiful video and pictures Caila.
downward facing dog is such a great pose in yoga. Cool drawings of u and ur friend. I want ur dress in the video. You you have wonderful fashion style 💛
This is awesome…. Thanks for sharing deets Caila and you are beautiful belle.
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Self Love is important that’s always a key to finding someone well suited for you later on. Yet, also seeing why things happen. We all improve for the better.Seeing now what a great outcome you have and how more happy you are now. Alright Caila
Everything happens for good reasons. Cleary the right reason has happened to you now:) May you two keep growing and being more into each other .So happy for you. I love virabhadrasana yoga pose. Will you post on ur Paris as well? On that giveaway info?
Not everything has to be taken with a pic or posted on ig.New generations should remember that often. When I travel I take few pics and vids and just live the moment. Glad you had such a wonderful experience and shared some of ur moments with us. Never been to Amsterdam that is on my bucket list so I can ride bike and boat along the canal. You are beautiful Caila and always keep shinning.
You are precious and may we see more of ur travel blogs. Hope you do one in Boston and Maui seeing that’s where you are headed soon. Love to hear more on the architecture & art in Boston. What fun adventures you can do in Maui. I hope in 2018 you travel to more places 🌎 like Italy, Japan, Australia, and more. Keep being awesome Caila and gorgeous with hair goals hair 💁🏻 & more ✨
Gorgeous experience and also love the outfits you did on this travel experience. Thanks for sharing Caila
Amsterdam is gorgeous, I am glad you had such a fantastic time! I hope to see more travel and lifestyle posts on your blog. I just adore your pics! Cheers, Meg xX
Your writing is beautiful! Keep shining!
Caila your blog is spectacular! I was looking forward to this post in particular! I love the SLOW DOWN Motto! Your creative words and beautiful multimedia attachments made me feel like I was there. Keep it going girl!
Caila,
Your blog has the same layout as Lauren Bushnell
Caila! I’ve only just seen this, such a gorgeous post and love all your photos! Especially the bear hug at the end. Ben and I are both hoping to spend some time in the U.S. this year and are definitely planning on coming to NYC. Would LOVE to catch up with you and Brittany when we do. Hope you’re well lovely.
Katie <3