TRAVEL | April 2016 Part IV | Boston

Hope you guys aren't sick of reading about my travel adventures yet, because this is a recap of the last - and arguably the best - part of my trip. Boston, baby!

Beacon Hill

So what was I doing in Boston, you might ask, when clearly I was just in Rotterdam for my dad's marathon, and partying it up (not really) in Amsterdam? Well - thanks for asking - we flew from Amsterdam to Boston because my dad also qualified for the 120th Boston Marathon. My dad is a prime example of age being just a number - he's over sixty years old and runs marathons and 100km ultra-trail races like they're nothing. Just two years ago, he and I traveled around Europe together for a month because he decided he wanted to run a marathon every week. Four marathons in four weeks - Barcelona, Rome, Paris, and London. Such a badass.

Anyway, I've always loved visiting Boston - I spent two of my four college thanksgivings there with my closest pals who all went to school in the area (whereas I studied in Washington DC). Being back in Beantown was quite a nostalgic occurrence, and I enjoyed every second of it. It was my first time being a part of the crowd at the Boston Marathon, and the city - especially the finish line - was buzzing with so much energy and excitement that it was hard not to feel like a huge interconnected community. Our family friends also came down from Toronto to support my dad - they have both known me since I was a baby - and it was amazing to be together again after all these years.

Boarding in Amsterdam to Boston

Pinkberry!

Boston Marathon Expo

My dad's name on the "wall of runners"

#Boston2016 #RunBold

Beacon Hill

Chinatown

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Inside Quincy Market

The central atrium

Sunrise on race day

Race day at Boston Common

Daddy Sit near the finish line

The 120th Boston Marathon finisher medal

Celebratory dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak House inside Boston's Old City Hall

That's a wrap, guys - my adventures in Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam and Boston! These two weeks have been an absolute blast, and I am so happy and proud to be able to support my dad and also see the world together!

I'm actually thinking about doing a few travel posts recapping all the places and adventures I got up to with my dad on all his previous marathon trips. Hopefully you guys will see that soon.

Stay tuned for a massive makeup and beauty haul - I'm talking Sephora, Colourpop and more! Meanwhile, check out my previous Rituals and Kiko haul if you haven't already!

TRAVEL | April 2016 Part I | Rotterdam

Hallo from the Netherlands! 

My dad just ran the 2016 Rotterdam Marathon held last Sunday, and I flew over with him as support (and to fill the role of his official race photographer). It's my first time here in the Netherlands, and it's been incredible so far - the food, the sights, the people. 

Here are the highlights from our first stop, Rotterdam!

Sunrise on the train from Amsterdam airport to Rotterdam Central Station

Our home away from home, The Manhattan Hotel, located across from Central Station

A flower shop just opening for business near World Trade Center

Market Hall (Markthal) and "The View" ferris wheel

Caught a glimpse of the famous Cube Houses by architect Piet Blom

Enjoying the sunset from the hotel lounge

Morning of the marathon, watching all the incoming runners arrive via Central Station

Race day! Sun's out, cameras out

Run, dad, run! Can you spot him?

A tasty dinner at Dino's Cafe after the big race, located near Central Station

Hope you enjoyed the pictures! Stay tuned for Part Two - a day trip out to a nearby village, Kinderdijk!