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Solsana Ankle Boots - Travelers Review

Ok, so most people would probably think that footwear is pretty important during your travels. I underestimated this importance on my trip to Europe a few years back. I did not anticipate the swelling, aching, blistering and general pain from walking all day every day. After learning this lesson I am determined to be more prepared for my next trip (which is Japan in 2018)! And so here is my first pair of shoes intended for travels - Solsana Leo Boot Black Elephant A well chosen ankle boot can be so versatile in a travelers wardrobe. They can be worn with a dress, skirt, jeans or even shorts. They can be worn in almost any season and if you go for the right boot they will be comfortable to walk in for miles! I chose the Solsana boot for a few reasons. They're real leather so I know they're going to adapt to my foot and be ridiculously comfortable. The stacked heel is just high enough that I can look dressy while still being able to walk. The slightly pointed toe also add...

Paris

Ahh, Paris, we made it. After almost a full day of travel, stopping through Dubai and Heathrow, we were still super pumped at 10pm Parisian time. This was a combination of it still being daylight, the excitement of reaching our final destination alive, and well general over tiredness. Booking a transfer from the airport directly to our apartment was fantastic, could not recommend it more. After such a long journey and being in a foreign country with your whole life packed into a bag, last thing you want to do is try and navigate public transport or hail a taxi. It was expensive for the transfer, but we paid for the peace of mind. We had already scoped the area of our apartment on google maps, so the area and its obvious graffiti was not surprising to us. Our drivers skills on the road were a little terrifying, everyone seems to drive like a maniac. We found our apartment which had an automatic gate with an access code. Once inside we walked through the complex which was totally Pa...