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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 […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: beer, Canada, hiking, nature, Nike, road trip, things to do in Canada, things to do in Whistler, Travel, travel blog, travel photography, Whistler

Exploring Squamish / for the love of nike / Jennifer Martinez Conway

Don’t Skip Over Squamish, B.C.

November 11, 2019 by jennifermdarling

The perfect pitstop between Vancouver and Whistler is the sweet little town of Squamish. It came to life during construction of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway in the early 1900s. Forestry and logging were the major industries in those days. There was a bit of mining there too, but much of that production has ceased. Now Squamish serves as a cheaper home to residents from Vancouver and Whistler try to escape rising costs of living. However, those industrial roots are still […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: Canada, industrial, nature, Nike, photography, road trip, Squamish, things to do in Squamish, Travel, travel blog, travel photography

Stavanger Jet Boat / for the love of nike

Set Sail From Stavanger, Norway

July 18, 2019 by jennifermdarling

As I’ve mentioned in my previous Norwegian posts, the fjords are a unique part of Scandinavian topography. What’s a fjord? I had the same question before I set foot in these parts. Most of the Norwegian coast is made up of jagged, narrow inlets to the sea, with steep and rather spectacular cliffs. You can see them when flying directly overhead or up-close by boat. During my time in beautiful Stavanger, I took Norwegian’s version of a jetboat, and a […]

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If you’re in LA, get outta there / Day Hikes From the City of Angels

May 9, 2019 by jennifermdarling

I have quite a few grievances with LA. Mainly, I hate how car oriented the entire joint feels. I love walking–walking to the grocery store, to dinner, to no where in particular. After spending a bit of time there this April, I needed to put my sneakers to use and shake that uber-everywhere-culture. (but first, enjoy these lovely snaps of a smoggy sunset and gratuitous Nike photos) On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, a few friends and I drove down the […]

Categories: shoes • Tags: California, California hiking, day hikes from LA, fine art, hiking, Los Angeles, Nike, Pelican Cove Park, photography, Santa Clarita, things to do in California, Travel, travel photography

Zurich, Switzerland / for the love of nike

Zurich, Quite a Pretty Little City

April 9, 2019 by jennifermdarling

Welcome to beautiful Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city. Even though I only experience about 24 hours of this beautiful spot, I’d jump at the opportunity to go back. They city of Zurich sits perched atop Lake Zurich (which happens to look quite a bit like a banana from above). Many boats and swans bob about in the water, feeling as close to a metropolitan getaway as it possibly can. Facts about Zurich: German is the official language. Zurich is the birthplace […]

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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 […]

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Hotel Zachary and Wrigley Field in Chicago / for the love of nike

Happy Opening Day (from a person who knows basically nothing about baseball)!

March 28, 2019 by jennifermdarling

To celebrate Opening Day, I thought I’d share photos from a Cubs themed weekend getaway in Chicago. Hotel Zachary, right across Clark St. from Wrigley Field, has some of the best views of the stadium. Before the Zachary was built just a few years ago, only a handful of people had the pleasure of seeing the beloved sports venue from their bed. Take a look at our hotel room in the pictures below. Hotel Zachary is covered in restaurants and […]

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Have Your Very Own Escher Experience

March 19, 2019 by jennifermdarling

I recently visited the Escher: The Exhibition and Experience at Industry City in Brooklyn. This fantastic show includes over 200 original works by the artist along with interactive displays where you can become a part of the art. If you’re unfamiliar with the name M. C. Escher, perhaps you’ve seen some of his works. The Dutch artist is most well known for his experiments with Tessellation and Surrealism. The image below, Sky and Water I, is an intricate illustration of tessellation, […]

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