“Right place, right time.” That’s how our friend Ale describes how she and I just happened to stumble upon the pre-opening event of @luccacomicsandgames this weekend - replete with #festivebuzz #costumedcharacters and #redcarpet .
The #festival is Europe’s largest and most celebrated comics event - and, the second largest in the world (after #comiket in Japan). Since 1965 (over half a century 👏 👏 👏), the event has brought #artists #designers #publishers #fans to this #tuscany town to celebrate all things #graphic & #fantastical 📷
What is so cool for us “newbies” is seeing the #artisticprocess in action with drawings of scenes and characters on display alongside published works. We hope you enjoy a few photos from the exhibition and more coming this week. 📷
By the way, when the festival officially opens in 2 weeks, over 270,000 attendees are expected to descend/ascend/color-up this lovely town of #luccaitaly 📷
Bring on the artistry & fun! See our Story (and our #facebook page @lighttraveling) for more photos.
#visitlucca #visittuscany #inspiration #luccacomics #luccacg18 #worldsbestfestivals #italytravel #rightplace #righttime #benjaminlacombe #saracolaone #matsumoto #artistry
Time for a #saturdayshoutout 📣 - is that a thing? I have no idea, but am declaring it so. 😂 .
This man, my man Matt - I can’t imagine being on this journey with anyone else. ❤️
... #trekking around the desert wasn’t his dream, it was mine. Though we make a killer team, we are also individuals with our own separate interests, dreams and goals. So, when an opportunity revealed itself for us to #travel to #trekjordan and #petra he was my biggest cheerleader and advocate. We’ve been back 2 weeks now and I am just beginning to reflect on this amazing journey as I delve into the #writingprocess with 5 stories due for @intrepidtravel .
It was a learning experience all the way around and, together, we grew as individuals as well as a couple with every step. I am #grateful @cycletrentino !!
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#loveandtravel #travelsecrets #keepingitfresh #keepingitreal #timetogether❤️
For 3 1/2 years, we’ve been #traveling (some would say #nomading), perpetually in motion. Yet, when we find a spot that feels right for us, we put on brakes. Now, we brake for #luccaitaly. The mix of #outdoors #sport #art #music #food and #wine...well, it’s hard to beat. Lucca is a sweetly livable city. So, here we go...living it! 😀
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A sure fire 🔥 way we have found to connect with local community in a snap is to #getactive > It’s been one week and we’ve found a #yogaclass at #yogadeville, a #bikestore at @latoscananelcuore plus, #runningroutes #classiccyclingroutes & and #italianlanguage tutor. And, in the process, began connecting with our tribe. .
So much more to come about our experiences in #beautifultuscany .
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#visitlucca #livinginlucca #visittuscany #toscana #cyclinglife #cycletrentino #yogainspiration #writerslife #digitalnomads #traveltribe #travelsecrets
Thinking of friends and family all over the #gulfcoast of the #southernusa today and sending much love your way. We meet people all over the world who can’t believe our tales about the beautiful #beaches and #coastline of #southernalabama and #northernflorida where we grew up > Then, we share images with them (of course, we can’t help ourselves). Fine, white sands stretching for miles and the warmest blue waters, truly singular and fantastic. (Matt took this shot during one of our #beachcamping trips about 6 years ago).
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Stay safe out there and take care of each other, y’all. We 💗 you. .
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#hurricanemichaelgoaway #takenochances #seekshelter #checkonneighbors #checkonpets #alabamagulfcoast
