for the love of nike

Views of Sólheimajökull Glacier Before it Melts Away

January 20, 2020 by jennifermdarling

Very near Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, you’ll find Sólheimajökull, a beautiful ice blue glacier covered in black ash. It lies in the space between two volcanoes, Katla and Eyjafjallajökull. The blanket of ash is thanks to previous eruptions from those two rowdy neighbors. Sólheimajökull is the 4th largest ice cap in all of Iceland.This stunning hunk of ice is over 5 miles long and 1 mile wide. It’s easy to enjoy this grand beauty, but also sombering when you remember that Sólheimajökull is receding […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, glacier, Iceland, nature, Nike, Sólheimajökull, things to do in Iceland, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach in Iceland / for the love of nike

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach Will Convince You That Iceland Truly is the Land of Fire and Ice

January 13, 2020 by jennifermdarling

Near the small village of Vík í Mýrdal in southern Iceland is Reynisfjara, a beautiful black sand beach. Perhaps you recognize it from Game of Thrones. It’s the beach at the Eastwatch, where the men of the Night’s Watch are guarding the wall. There is a cliff of basalt columns, large enough to climb. Atop that cliff are hundred and hundreds of puffins. They flutter their tiny wings and dive bomb into the waves, trying to catch a fresh meal. […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, black sand beach, Game of Thrones, geology, Iceland, nature, Nike, Puffins, Reynisfjara, rocks, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

Exploring Reykjavík, Iceland / for the love of nike / Jennifer Martinez Conway

Explore this Starbucks and McDonald Free City in Iceland with Me

January 6, 2020 by jennifermdarling

Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It’s colorful and quirky. There’s a diverse range of architecture and art. Splashes of color highlight the streets. And it’s the jumping off point for most who travel into the country. I spent the day walking around, taking it all in. I loved that there wasn’t a Starbucks or McDonalds in sight. This city has its own things going on. Here are a few of my favorite points of interest: Harpa, […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: architecture, art, fine art, Iceland, Nike, photography, Reykjavík, things to do in Iceland, things to do in Reykjavík, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

Happy Nike New Year 2019 / for the love of nike / Jennifer Martinez Conway

A Sneakerhead’s Year in Review : 2019

January 1, 2020 by jennifermdarling

It’s a privilege to enjoy each passing year even more than the one before. That’s always been the case for me, and I hope I never take that feeling for granted. There may come a day it doesn’t feel that way anymore. I never want to feel like I could have or should have done more. For now, I’m willing and able, so I’m trying to undertake as many new adventures as possible. Here’s an account of some of my […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: 2019, art, craft beer, design, fine art, gratitude, Happy New Year, live music, Nike, photography, sneakerhead, Travel, travel blog

Strasbourg: The Christmas Market Capitol of the World!

December 16, 2019 by jennifermdarling

Welcome to Strasbourg, France–the currently one of the jolliest place on planet earth! Right on the eastern boarder between France and Germany, this quaint little town dating back to at least 12BC, still proudly boasts a beautiful range of historic buildings from Medieval to Art Nouveau. Every year from the end of November through the end of December, the entire city celebrates the holidays in the grandest fashion. Every single storefront is covered with decorations, inside and out. Over 300 […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: architecture, art, Christmas, Christmas Market, fine art, France, history, Nike, Strasbourg, things to do in France, things to do in Strasbourg, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

Christmas in New Orleans / for the love of nike

A Very New Orleans Christmas

December 9, 2019 by jennifermdarling

I didn’t discover the beauty of New Orleans until adulthood. It’s where I celebrated my 29th birthday, attended one of the coolest wedding experiences the US has to offer, and most recently–had myself a merry little Christmas. There are a million and four reasons why New Orleans is one of the best cities in North America. Let’s not forget it’s also one of the best Christmas getaways. NOLA is known for soaring temps and extreme humidity–however, during the holidays, the heat isn’t […]

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“I like Hollywood. I just like Minneapolis a little bit better.” -Prince

December 2, 2019 by jennifermdarling

The first time I visited Minneapolis, I was a very young 25 year-old who had never driven in snow. (Thanks, Texan-upbringing!) Of course, my trip aligned with one hell of a snow storm, so it was a challenging and bitterly cold experience. I met some amazing women during that trip: like Kelly Pepper and Kelly McDermott who built houses with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, and Artist Laura Brown who showed me around the printing press studio, or Suzy Clark […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: biking, craft beer, exploring, foodie, Minneapolis, Minnesota, nature, Nike, photography, road trip, Travel, United States, urban

Exploring Madrid, Spain / for the love of nike / Jennifer Martinez Conway

The Starting Point of All Spanish Roads

November 25, 2019 by jennifermdarling

¡Welcome to the capitol of España! I recently spent 24 hours in this beautiful city. In an effort to outrun my jetlag, I walked over 10 miles around the city center, and barely made a dent in all there was to see. I was unaware of Madrid’s scale until that day. It’s the 3rd biggest city in the EU after all, following London–as long as they’re still in the EU–and Berlin.The Mercado de San Miguel, pictured below, is a really […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: architecture, art, fine art, Madrid, Nike, Spain, things to do in Madrid, things to do in Spain, Travel, travel blog, travel photography, urban

Exploring Whistler, But Not in Winter

November 18, 2019 by jennifermdarling

It’s no secret that Whistler is a little slice of heaven. People have been traveling there to ski for ages. What I didn’t know is that this place is even better in the summer! The ski slopes morph into mountain biking trails, the hiking and biking paths are unparalleled, and the gondolas are fun to ride just for the views. We stayed at the Delta Whistler Suites and really enjoyed it. It’s the perfect spot to unwind in the hot […]

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