My 2018 Travel Bucket List

We are already in February!! I think this is the perfect moment to start dreaming about the places I would like to visit this year so I thought it was a great idea to share my travel bucket list for 2018!
I wrote one of these posts before and I really enjoyed it because it's a great way to reflect on what are the most important reasons that make me want to visit a certain place. Some of them are because of their culture, or because of their landscapes, their beaches or even shopping opportunities. Any reason is good to visit a new city and continue traveling! 
So without further talking, here are my top 5 cities on my travel bucket list for 2018:


1- Amsterdam, Netherlands

This is a place I was sure I would visit one day and I think the time has come and it's more related to personal reasons. Basically one of my best friends is moving today to the Netherlands so Amsterdam is my number one travel priority this year because I'm dying to go visit her! 
Also, the city itself is completely stunning, I really love the look of the canals and I dream about seeing them and walking around or maybe cycling around town too! 
I feel like there are endless option to enjoy this incredible city, so I'm really hoping I can get the opportunity to do this trip :)

2- Petra, Jordan

I have been obsessed with Petra for like two years now! This place looks absolutely incredible! I have seen so many great pictures of it on Instagram and it drives me crazy! It's like traveling to a completely different time and space.
Also, I like that it's a little bit more on the adventure side and I'm sure it would make you feel like Indiana Jones to explore a place like this one! Hope I can do this trip someday! :)

Picture Credits: Sabores Modelo 

Photo Credits: Panavisión Tours

3- Budva, Montenegro

This is one of my biggest travel debts! During my first trip to the Balkans I was only able to visit Montenegro for a day and even though I feel extremely happy and grateful that I was able to see a sneak peek of this beautiful country, I know I'm owing myself another trip here to see more! 
Budva is THE place to be during summer in Montenegro because it has some amazingly beautiful beaches that I'm dying to explore someday.

Photo Credits: AP/FOTOLIA 

Photo Credits: Visit Montenegro

4- Milan, Italy

I think this is a great destination for any fashion lover like me because I'm sure you can get tons of inspiration from their streets! Also, I have seen so many incredible pictures from the top of the Duomo, the structure looks completely insane and I would love to see it in person!
Plus, enjoying some authentic Italian pizza and gelato is always a good idea! ;)

 Photo Credits: Shutterstock

Photo Credits: Shutterstock 

5- Makarska, Croatia

Last but not the least, it was impossible for me not to include something from Croatia. No matter how many trips I do to this country I always feel like there is a city, a beach or an island that I need to visit. And among all the options available this year I would love to visit Makarska because, whenever I see a photo of some incredibly stunning mountains with the most beautiful crystal clear water on Instagram, it's always Makarska.

Photo Credits: Welcome to Croatia 

 Photo Credits: Petr Kopka / Shutterstock.com

I hope this post has inspired you and give you some ideas about where to travel next! In case you already have some travel plans, please let me know!!! ;)

Experience Italian Design with Zicasso

Fashion and travel are the two passions that inspire me the most and that I always try to share with you on this blog. To me, they go together hand in hand, because every time I'm traveling, I'm always looking at the local people style, how they dress? what accessories do they use the most? What is the most trending item in this specific society? It's like doing a market research but in a fun way!
I also enjoy discovering local brands and designers that can also provide me with more insight into their culture through fashion. 

Via Condotti in Rome. Image Credit: Wikimedia

In addition, there are some places that are strongly connected to the fashion world: New York, Paris, London, and Milan, being this last one a synonym of elegance and luxury. And when you visit any of these cities you feel like you can almost breathe fashion and get inspired so easily just by walking their streets and visiting their main fashion houses. It's impossible not to think about going to the first Chanel store in Paris, an experience any fashionista in the world wants to have.

Vittorio Emanuele Gallery in Milan. Image Credit: Shutterstock

But imagine if you could have exclusive access to more than that. If you could immerse yourself in the craftsmanship process of your favorite designer bag, or shoes. If you could be a part of the most exclusive fashion shows while still enjoying and discovering a new city.
Now Zicasso, luxury travel specialists, make this dream come true with their custom tailoring 10-day Italy in Vogue tour, a travel experience that "blends high fashion and exclusivity to showcase the best of luxury Italian style and offers exclusive access to Milan Fashion Week".

Il Duomo. Image Credit: Shutterstock

I'm normally not so into tours because I like to plan everything on my own but for this case, I think Zicasso adds a lot of value into this trip because they are going to take care of getting access to these events and organizing private visits to the most exclusive Italian boutiques. They will assure that you receive a VIP treatment at all times during the trip and that makes a total difference from a regular tour.
A very important aspect to take into account is that, even though the dates are completely customizable, if you would like to make the most of this experience and attend the Milan Fashion Week you need to plan your trip to coincide with the 2018 Milan Fashion Week, February for the Fall/Winter exhibition or September for the Spring/Summer exhibition.

Image Credit: Kris Atomic

Regardless of the time of the year, "this tour explores the fashion realms of Armani, Fendi, Ferragamo, Prada and the famed jeweler Bulgari in Milan, Florence, Tuscany, and Rome", so you can have a fashionable experience not just in Milan but in other very important and beautiful cities in Italy. 

Image Credit: Diriye Amey

Image Credit: Umesh Gopinath

If that already doesn't sound like the perfect trip, the highlights of this tour include: a private workshop in Bulgari, behind the scene access to luxury courtiers and boutiques with professional fashion shoppers, master class in perfumes where you can take home a bottle of your own personalized fragrance, a private VIP show at the Ferragamo Boutique in Florence, private tour of the Rolex laboratory and even an Opera night at Teatro dell'Opera di Roma along with many other amazing activities. 

Ferragamo Museum. Image Credit: Courtesy of Museo Salvatore Ferragamo 

Santa Maria Novella Perfumery in Florence. Image Credit: Graeme Churchard 

Armani Silos Exhibition. Image Credit: Davide Lovatti

I feel like Zicasso has done an amazing job in creating this dreamy travel experience for all the fashion lovers around the world, who enjoy the design and elegance of the Italian brands. What do you think about this Italy in Vogue tour? Let me know in the comments below ;)