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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

Never heard of Stavanger, Noway? Read this and you’ll want to go there.

July 11, 2019 by jennifermdarling

Welcome to Stavanger, 3rd largest city in Noway. I imagine locals would tell you not to waste your time here, but I really enjoyed wandering this sweet, colorful little city. Its official founding dates back to 1125. But more recently, it has become the Oil Capital of Noway. It’s an expensive place to spend time, however, if you adjust the way you eat, it can cushion the blow. We stayed at The Clarion Hotel Downtown for a decent price, which included […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, histroy, Nike, Norway, people, photography, sneakerhead, Stavanger Norway, street art, things to do in Norway, things to do in Stavanger, Travel, travel blog

Boat to Flåm, Norway / for the love of nike

Flåm: A Once in A Lifetime Norwegian Transportation Experience

July 3, 2019 by jennifermdarling

When the sun’s not shining in Norway (which is most of the time), it’s a moody country. Clouds roll in over the fjords and the lighting is absolute glory. Boating is a great way to see all that Norway has to offer, (which you’ll soon see as you scroll through the pictures below), but it turns out that trains are a great way to see the landscape as well. In an effort to ride one of the most beautiful railways in […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: Flam, Flam Line, Flam Norway, history, Nike, Norway, photography, sneakerhead, things to do in Flam, things to do in Norway, Travel, travel blog

Hiking Trolltunga / for the love of nike

Trolltunga, one of the best hikes in the world!

June 27, 2019 by jennifermdarling

It’s hard to express how special the entire country of Norway is without actually being there. Sure, it’s rainy, but it’s also insanely green. Yes, it’s hard to navigate, but they’ve built the most impressive roadway I’ve ever seen! Tunnels stretch for miles and miles through the mountains–big enough to have multiple traffic circles within. The people who live there are happy and kind. Farms line the hillsides. Practically everyone paints their house in lively colors. And hiking seems to […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, hiking, hiking in Norway, hiking trolltunga, Nike, Norway, Odda, photography, sneakerhead, things to do in Norway, Travel, travel blog, Trolltunga

Bergen?

June 20, 2019 by jennifermdarling

Norway is a beautiful beast of a country. These Nordic lands are perhaps most known for their unique fjords, which make up the majority of its coastline. Bergen is the second largest city in Norway, following Oslo, with a population of just over 280,000 people. City Center, also called Byfjorden, which translates to “the city fjord,” boasts a port that served as a trading hub all the way back in the 1020s. Sadly, many fires have damaged Bergen over the centuries. […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, Bergen, fine art, history, Nike, Norway, photography, sneakerhead, Things to do in Bergen, things to do in Norway, Travel, travel blog

Shoes fit for Europe / for the love of nike

Shoes Fit for a Trek Across Norway

June 13, 2019 by jennifermdarling

I’m a big believer in ALWAYS packing in a carryon. Yes, that can be extremely tricky when you’re going somewhere for over a week–but it’s absolutely doable. For my Norwegian adventures, I decided I would bring two pairs of shoes. Both Nikes as you might have guessed–my sweet classic highs and these beauties: The matte grey with a gum bottom held up quite nicely, especially considering that I walked just a little over 180 miles during this trip. The leather […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, fashion, fashion blog, fine art, Nike, OOTD, photography, sneakerhead, sneakers, Travel, travel blog, what to wear

Sunol, California / for the love of nike

Every Town Should Have an Honorary Dog Mayor

June 6, 2019 by jennifermdarling

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to visit Happy Acre Farm in Sunol, California. Sunol is a teeny tiny town with a population just under 1,000 people. Back in the early 1980s, Bosco Ramos, a black Labrador and Rottweiler mix, beat out two (human) candidates in the mayoral election. Bosco ended up serving as honorary mayor until his death in 1994. There is still a statue standing in his honor outside the Sunol Post Office. The city itself […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: California, Carhartt, family, farming, Nike, people, photography, sneakerhead, sneakers, Sunol, things to do in California, Travel, travel blog

Carhartt x Nike (when your favorite brands collaborate and you’re in Amsterdam)

May 30, 2019 by jennifermdarling

Just before the holidays, Carhartt WIP and Nike came out with a beeeaaaauuutiful line of sneakers. (Yes, I’m very behind in posting.) As you probably guessed, it was a men’s line, but that would never deter me. I got a pair of the Air Force 1 07s. These little babes are covered in Dearborn Canvas, have a snap loop, and a Carhartt logo on one of the tongues. Scroll down to see some of my favorite details. I happened to […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: Amsterdam, Carhartt, Carhartt Europe, Carhartt WIP, culture, Europe, Nike, photography, sneakerhead, things to do in Amsterdam, Travel, WIP

Rhine Falls, Switzerland / for the love of nike

Switzerland is One Part Fairy Tale, One Part Inspiration for Artists

April 2, 2019 by jennifermdarling

The Rhine River, originating in the Swiss Alps, flows through Germany and the Netherlands, emptying into the North Sea. Along the way, you’ll find Rhine Falls. Located on the boarder of Schaffhausen and Zürich, it is the largest waterfall in all of Europe. In the photo below you can see two separate falls, divided by a rock formation. There is a boat you can take to that formation and climb the stairs to see the waterfall from above. These famous falls, formed […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: art, art histroy, fine art, history, nature, poetry, sneakerhead, Switzerland, things to do in Switzerland, Travel, travel photography