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September โ€“ October 2024
  • Jessica Ekman
  • Yvonne Bromรฉ
Me and mom hit the road for an unforgettable five-week adventure through France and Italy. From the mustard city of Dijon to the rolling hills of Tuscany, we explores charming villages, indulged in endless croissants and pasta. Read more
  • Jessica Ekman
  • Yvonne Bromรฉ
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    Monaco

    Sep 16โ€“17, 2024 in Monaco โ‹… โ›… 21 ยฐC

    So we finally made it to Monaco and y’all, I’m THIS CLOSE to losing my mind ๐Ÿ˜…. The GPS decided it was a good idea to take us on a 5-minute detour while we WALKING around with our heavy darn bags, completely clueless about where the room was. And get this—after wandering around like lost tourists, my mom knocks on a stranger’s door, asking them where our room is (awkward!). Turns out, the rooms on the first floor are numbered 5... while the second floor starts with 1, 2, 3, 4. Whaaat?! ๐Ÿคฏ Who designed this place, a puzzle master?? Just me? ๐Ÿคท‍โ™€๏ธ

    Anyway, we FINALLY found our room, and by then I was sweating like a pig and so freaking annoyed, but mom tried her best to cheer me up. She's like, “It’s your birthday, smile!” Bless her heart. ๐Ÿฅฒ YAY, happy birthday to me ๐ŸŽ‰—one year older and MORE confused about life than ever ๐Ÿ˜œ

    We showed up late to the restaurant, but OMG, the staff was the sweetest and also the other people sitting there and eating! They basically threw me a surprise party, and I felt like a freaking queen ๐Ÿ‘‘. I was blushing like crazy, but seriously, how cute were they??

    I gotta say, even though I had a bit of an "I’m too old for this" meltdown ๐Ÿ˜ญ, I reminded myself: “Girl, you’re a fine whiskey, only getting better with age.” ๐Ÿฅƒโœจ So cheers to that, right?! ๐Ÿ™Œ

    Big kisses and hugs to everyone who showed me love today! You made this crazy, chaotic, sweaty birthday one for the books! โค๏ธโค๏ธ Love you all! #BirthdayQueen #LostInMonaco #MomAndDaughterAdventures #AgeLikeWhiskey #StillSweating    Read more

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    Pitstop Nice

    September 17, 2024 in France โ‹… โ˜๏ธ 21 ยฐC

    ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ Quick pit stop in Nice, France? More like a whirlwind adventure! ๐ŸŒช๏ธ Mom and I decided to grab lunch in this gorgeous city, but little did we know... we were about to be blown away—literally! ๐Ÿ˜ณ The wind was so wild it felt like the Riviera was trying to send us flying straight to Italy! ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

    We managed to hold onto our hats (barely) and enjoy an amazing French lunch ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿท, but with the storm raging, we were practically eating with the wind! ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ Talk about an unforgettable experience. Nice, we love you, but next time, maybe hold off on the mini-hurricane, yeah? ๐Ÿ˜‚

    We’ll definitely be back for a calmer, longer stay because there’s so much more to explore in this dreamy city. ๐Ÿ’™ Until next time, Nice! ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท #BlownAway #NiceStormSurvivors #RoadTripFun #NextStopItaly #ViveLaFrance    Read more

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    Turin

    Sep 17โ€“20, 2024 in Italy โ‹… โ˜๏ธ 17 ยฐC

    ๐ŸŒ One Month Roadtripping with My Mom: A Comedy of Errors๐ŸŒ๐Ÿš—

    So here we are, my mom and I, on the road for over a week now—#sendhelp. Between buses, trams, and my mom insisting we “police” the area (๐Ÿ˜‚ kidding), I’m surprised we haven’t been taken to a mental hospital yet. Picture this: two confused hens wandering around, totally lost. Even the pigeons stopped to give us side-eye like, “Y'all okay?!”

    ๐ŸŽฏ We saw some water on the map, thought it’d be cool to check out. Next thing you know, we’re trapped in someone’s gorgeous yard, admiring their flowers like we’re on an episode of House Hunters ๐ŸŒธ But don’t worry, folks—we made it to the water, only to be greeted by a gang of squirrels! ๐Ÿฟ๏ธ Squirrels. Everywhere. I want one ๐Ÿ˜ #SquirrelSquadGoals

    Now, picture this: we’re strolling the streets, passing restaurant after restaurant (because who needs food when you're road tripping? ๐Ÿคท‍โ™€๏ธ). Then, 10 minutes later, my lovely, slightly confused mother drops this bomb: “I’m hungry.” ๐Ÿ˜ณ Me? My brain wanted to run itself into a wall. But no, I smile like a good daughter and say, “Alright, Mom, let’s walk ALL THE WAY BACK.” #InhaleExhale #HakunaMatata #ZenModeActivated

    Just when we thought we’d found peace, we get swept up in a guided tour full of Chinese tourists. It was like getting bounced around at a nightclub, except instead of drinks, we had maps and confusion. ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ“ But finally—FINALLY—we escape the crowd and find a restaurant. ๐Ÿฅณ Victory never tasted so sweet. ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ˜

    #MotherDaughterMadness #LostAndFound #AdventuresInConfusion #SquirrelLife #TravelFails    Read more

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    Pitstop Barolo

    September 20, 2024 in Italy โ‹… โ˜๏ธ 18 ยฐC

    โœจ Month-long road trip with my mom, and let's just say it's been a RIDE– literally and emotionally. Barolo pitstop #PrayForMe

    We finally roll into Barolo, aka the Holy Grail of wine districts ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿท, and I’m practically salivating for a glass of vino. Like, c’mon, I deserve this. But of course, my mom hits me with the IM NOT DRIVING speech. ๐Ÿ˜‘ BAD MOM. Seriously?! I mean, I’m an angel ๐Ÿ˜‡ (ish) but... not even
    one glass? Breathe in, breathe out, don't eat your mom HAKUNA MATATA moment kick in. FINE, I'll save my wine-fueled fantasies for another day when she’s not around and I can swim in Merlot. ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ’ฆ #WineGoals

    So now we’re back at the hotel, resting. And my mom? Oh, she's walking around with her sunglasses on indoors, looking like she's nursing the hangover she didn't let me have. ๐Ÿค” Suspicious. Maybe she sneaked into a wine barrel when I wasn’t looking. Damn you, mother! ๐Ÿ˜‚ #SecretWineSipper

    But honestly, Barolo was MAGICAL. Like, I’m in love. I just have to come back—without mom, without rules, and WITH the wine. ๐Ÿทโœจ #NextTimeWithoutMom #WineQueen #BaroloDreams    Read more

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    Nizza Monferrato Wineyard

    September 20, 2024 in Italy โ‹… โ›… 22 ยฐC

    ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿท #RoadTripAdventures: Me and my mom, one fearless women and a stressful lady, decided to hit the road for more than a month of laughs, wrong turns, and spontaneous fun! ๐ŸŒโœจ

    ๐Ÿ›‘ HOLD UP—I just remembered I forgot to tell you about our vineyard misadventure in Nizza Monferrato! So let’s hit rewind a few days, because this story is too good to miss. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŽฌ

    ๐ŸŽฏ Mission: Visit this amazing vineyard. Easy, right? WRONG! The GPS had other plans, and by other plans, I mean it went absolutely LOCO. ๐Ÿ“ Instead of a scenic route, we were driving in circles like we were stuck in an Italian version of Groundhog Day. Around and around we went, until the road appeared. But not just any road. Oh no, this was a "Do Not Enter—Unless You're a Tractor" kind of road. ๐Ÿšœ

    Brave as ever (or maybe just slightly delusional), I said to my mom, This is probably the BACK WAY—let’s just take it. Of course, my mom's freakout level went from 0 to 100 real quick. This road is NOT for a Volkswagen Golf!! she warned, eyes wide. ๐Ÿ‘€ But hey, I reassured her, I've got car insurance... AND roadside assistance. I’m an adult! (Sort of.) ๐Ÿ’‍โ™€๏ธ#AdultingSoHard

    So off we went down this bumpy, questionable road. The car? An absolute CHAMPION. Sure, we hit some grass, but I like to think of it as an eco-friendly car wash. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿš— Free undercarriage cleaning, anyone? #Winning

    We finally arrived and met one of the vineyard’s owners—this super polite and chill Norwegian guy (as if this story couldn’t get more random ). ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด He gave us the full tour, telling us all about their winemaking process and also they have this winebar in Ålesund and they win a wineprize, WOW. AND this kind man—wait for it—he gifted me a bottle of wine! ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ™Œ so grateful.

    Fast forward to now, here in Paestum, I FINALLY got to open that bottle during my chill days. First sip? BOOM! My tastebuds were throwing a party. ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŽ‰ This wine is basically like 3 Michelin stars in a glass. Yeah, I know that's for food, but hey, it’s that good. โญโญโญ

    One bottle down and I’m pretty sure my taste buds are both blissed out and tipsy, but who cares?! This wine deserves its moment. ๐Ÿฅ‚

    #RoadtripFails #WineAndWheels #TractorRoads #MichelinWineStars #FuelsMySoul #OopsDidIDrinkItAll #vinopiemonte

    https://www.vinopiemonte.com/en    Read more

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    Bra

    Sep 21โ€“22, 2024 in Italy โ‹… โ˜๏ธ 18 ยฐC

    ๐Ÿ Roadtripping Through Italy: Bra Edition! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ๐Ÿท๐ŸŽ‰

    Let me tell you about this WILD day in Bra, Italy! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น First off, who knew there was a whole festival here?! ๐ŸŽช๐ŸŽถ Naturally, mom and I had to dive into the *food* scene... and let's just say, we ATE our way through town! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ’ช

    ๐Ÿ’ฅ Highlight of the Day: I tried RAW SAUSAGE! ๐Ÿคฏ I know what you're thinking, but OMG, it was like my taste buds were having the BEST time of their lives!! (๐Ÿ’ฅ Not kidding, I think my tongue got some action here. ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ’‹)

    And the pasta? Forget it! ๐Ÿ˜ I legit got down on one knee and proposed to the chef. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ He didn’t say yes, but hey, I shot my shot, right? ๐Ÿคท‍โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ซ

    After mom hit the sack ๐Ÿ›๏ธ, the festival REALLY kicked off! ๐ŸŽ‰ People *everywhere*, music, wine, and good vibes. ๐Ÿทโœจ My Italian? Umm, improving... maybe. ๐Ÿ˜… But I danced the night away and felt like an honorary local! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’•

    Huge thanks to the beautiful souls who made my night absolutely magical.๐ŸŒ™โœจ Ciao for now, Bra, but trust me, I’m coming back for more! ๐ŸŒŸ

    #FoodieHeaven #ItalianFestivalVibes #MomTimeToMeTime #ProposedToTheChef #SausageLove #EatDrinkDanceRepeat #LivingMyBestLife #RoadTripDiaries    Read more

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    Pitstop Monforte di Alba

    September 21, 2024 in Italy โ‹… โ˜๏ธ 18 ยฐC

    Road Trip Adventures with Mom! ๐Ÿš—

    Just wrapped up an epic pitstop in Monforte di Alba, and let me tell you, this place is like something out of a fairytale! ๐ŸŒ„โœจ The views are to die for—rolling hills, vineyards, and cute little houses everywhere! I couldn't resist flying my drone, capturing the magic from above. ๐Ÿ“ธโœˆ๏ธ

    Mom decided she was a “wine goddess” and posed dramatically in the vineyards, while I was busy trying to get the perfect aerial shot (which thankfully didn’t end in disaster!). ๐Ÿ˜‚

    As we danced around the square, I realized: this trip is just getting started, and I can’t wait for more adventures with my mom! โค๏ธ

    #RoadTripGoals #MomAndMe #MoforteDiAlba #FairytaleViews #EpicAdventures    Read more

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    In the middle of nowhere

    Sep 22โ€“23, 2024 in Italy โ‹… โ˜๏ธ 15 ยฐC

    ๐ŸŒ Italian Roadtrip Adventures: Day Who-Knows-What ๐Ÿคท‍โ™€๏ธ

    So, we said arrivederci to Bra today (yes, the city is literally called Bra ๐Ÿคฃ). And let me tell you, I was OBSESSED with it! ๐Ÿ˜ Heading to Nizza Monferrato, we decided to hit up a vineyard ๐Ÿท because, well, *wine* ๐Ÿฅ‚. And while we were cruising through Italy’s postcard-perfect scenery, we made a few random stops at places that were straight-up gorgeous. Don't ask me where we went though, because I have ZERO recollection of the names, but trust me, it was BEAUTIFUUUULL. #NotLostJustExploring #SomewhereInItaly

    After pitstops, hairpin turns for DAYS (seriously, those serpentine roads will haunt my dreams), we FINALLY stopped. And guess what? Mom's one job—find us a place to sleep—didn't go exactly as planned. She somehow books a room… WITHOUT A TOILET. Excuse me, what? ๐Ÿ˜ณ My ONE request was that we have a bathroom! I mean, I love an adventure, but I don't want to be practicing zen-mode pooping while someone rattles the door handle every five seconds!! ๐Ÿ’€ #BathroomDrama #LetMePoopInPeace

    And if that wasn’t enough, the room looks like it's been stuck in a time capsule since the 1950s. Like, full-on grandma vibes with creaky old furniture that’s probably seen some things. Oh, and did I mention we have a new roommate? Meet Sigvard, the lizard ๐ŸฆŽ. Let’s just pray I don’t wake up to him doing laps on my face tonight. ๐Ÿซฃ #AdoptedAPet #LivingTheWildlife

    But hey, now it's dinner time, and I'm ready to stuff my face with pasta. ๐Ÿ Tomorrow, we tackle another epic drive to Florence, where we’ll be staying for who knows how long. Two days? Four? Time is but a concept on this road trip! ๐Ÿคท‍โ™€๏ธ Stay tuned for more chaos! #TravelWithMom #ItalianJourney #FlorenceBound #SendHelp    Read more

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    Pitstop Pisa

    September 22, 2024 in Italy โ‹… โ˜๏ธ 24 ยฐC

    ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿš— Roadtripping in Italy with Mom: Month 2? Or something ๐Ÿคฃ feels like it but still sane.(Kind Of)! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ’€

    Woke up this morning in the GRUMPIEST mood EVER because—guess what—my mom decided to have a snoring/coughing concert all night long. ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽถ When I finally managed to fall asleep, my sweet, angelic mother (SARCASM) wakes up like it's showtime! ๐ŸŒžโœจ She was TRYING" to be a graceful ballerina (in her head), but she sounded like a freight train dragging her bag through the room. ๐Ÿงณ๐Ÿš‚

    No coffee, no patience, just me throwing things into the car in FULL frustration mode! ๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿ‘Š So we hit the road, me driving like a storm cloud ๐ŸŒฉ๏ธ until we found a cute little café. FINALLY, I got my coffee—and the second that glorious liquid hit my lips, I swear, angels were singing. โ˜•๐ŸŽถ

    And THEN—just when I thought my day couldn't get any better—cue the entrance of some very cute, very polite Italian policemen. ๐Ÿš“๐Ÿ‘ฎ‍โ™‚๏ธ Let's just say, my mood did a full 180. ๐Ÿ˜โœจ Who knew the Italian police could be sooo charming?!

    Now, we’ve rolled into Pisa and did the classic "I'm holding up the Leaning Tower" photos like total tourists. ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ˜œ Next up: Florence! Gonna spend a couple of days there and FINALLY rest up. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ™

    #MomSnoreFest2024 #CoffeeToTheRescue #ItalianPoliceAppreciation #RoadTripDrama #TouristLife #GrumpyButStillCute #PisaPosing #FlorenceBound    Read more

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    Florence

    Sep 22โ€“24, 2024 in Italy โ‹… โ›… 26 ยฐC

    Day Who-The-Hell-Knows-Anymore of our epic road trip! ๐Ÿ˜… ๐Ÿš— Still got about 3-ish (??) weeks left, give or take a few U-turns and accidental detours. So... we FINALLY made it to Florence after approximately 467 U-turns (bless the navigation queen herself—Mom, obviously ). Let me tell you, my GPS had a full-on meltdown and just stopped working, and my brain went full freakout so I had to rely on the ONE and ONLY person who navigates via intuition” or so she says.

    But hey, the hotel is actually super cute! ๐ŸŽ‰ Major victory for Mama, because guess what? No zoo animals, weird decor, or mystery smells in this one. We deserved some nap time after all the drama, obviously. ๐Ÿ˜ด Then it was time to find the water we saw on the map. And here’s the plot twist: Mom actually read the map correctly on the first try. ๐Ÿคฏ I know, right?! Fingers crossed we didn’t just jinx ourselves, but miracles happen!

    Next up: dinner. Found a gorgeous pizzeria with a magical backyard that looks straight out of a Pinterest board. ๐Ÿ˜ Ordered a pizza that, and I kid you not, could have fed an entire village. Thank god the waitress warned us it was for two people, because we were about to get buried under a mountain of dough and cheese. ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿฅด Still couldn’t finish it and had to give up, but hey, at least we tried.

    So tonight’s gonna be a chill one (by our standards, which means anything could still happen ๐Ÿ˜‚). But brace yourselves Tornado Mom and I are back at it tomorrow! #LostInFlorence #NavigationQueen #UturnChampion #PizzaProblems    Read more

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