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The Travel blog of photographer Mikéla Davelyn - me!
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My Stay At The Don Cesar
25 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Italy
There are a lot of hotels in Florida, but they're not all as spectacular as this pink palace!
The lockdowns have to end eventually. When they do, I'm booking a flight back to the EU and will certainly be visiting Italy!
If you have not been to The Grand Tetons, you need to add this destination to your bucket list asap. Then you need to read this post so you know about all of the amazing things you can do there! The Grand Tetons are breathtaking and an absolute must.
6 Things You Must Do In The Grand Tetons
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Hi! I'm Mikéla Davelyn. A 25 year old adventurer with a love for all things outdoors.
As a teen, I knew I would not fit into "normal" adult life because all I ever wanted was to be off to a new country. And so from graduation through my early twenties, I never held a corporate job for more than 9 months - simply working, saving enough for travel, and then booking my ticket out of Portland.
I have definitely had people correct me for my travel lifestyle and tell me I basically need to "grow up" and "get a real job." But my lifestyle is something I have never regretted - because there's no amount of money that could be worth more to me than the experiences I have been fortunate to enjoy. Continuously falling in love with new countries, cultures, and people has shaped me in a way no corporate job ever could.
So far, I have explored nineteen countries: Japan, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Slovenia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, England, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Canada, and Mexico.
I have also visited almost every US state and even lived in The Grand Teton National Park for a summer because I wanted to see as many Grizzly Bears as possible. 🐻😅
If you click on my destinations page, I have created a rundown of each travel guide and photo diary I have published, sorted by country. I hope these will help you plan your own adventures! Feel free to email me with any travel questions!
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Since I travel a lot, there are always some people that think my life is easy and that I am spoiled. So I'd like to tell you why I made this blog.
I created this little space on the web a few years ago because I was on a 2 month road trip and wanted to be able to document my adventures. But that's not the only reason.
I was also dealing with a lot of stress and felt like nothing in my life was in my control at the time. I was suffering from circumstantial depression and having panic attacks on an almost daily basis.
Basically, I needed an outlet to help myself. Blogging was it.
With this site (which I kept secret from family and friends for a whole year), I was able to meet like minded women and find happiness again.
I fell in love with writing articles, improving my photography, and having girl friends all over the world to encourage me. What started out as a summer experiment turned into so much more.
For me, Simply Davelyn is more than just a blog now. It is a place of positivity. A "safe space" where I can encourage my readers to be adventurous and invest in themselves. There is a ton of negativity online these days, so inspiring people each week makes me very happy.
lets empower eachother!
Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Mikéla Davelyn. Not Mike-la. Mi-KAY-la. It's French.
I was born and raised in the suburbs of Oregon, but I am a beach bum/country girl at heart.
I'm the kind of person who doesn't fit into any stereotype.
I created this little space on the web a few years ago because I was on a 2 month road trip and wanted to be able to document my adventures.
I was also dealing with a lot of stress and felt like nothing in my life was in my control at the time. I was suffering from circumstantial depression and having panic attacks on an almost daily basis.
Basically, I needed an outlet to help myself. Blogging was it.
With this site (which I kept secret from family and friends for a whole year), I was able to meet like minded women and find happiness again.
I fell in love with writing articles, improving my photography, and having girl friends all over the world to encourage me. What started out as a summer experiment turned into so much more.
For me, Simply Davelyn is more than just a blog now. It is a place of positivity. A "safe space" where I can encourage my readers to be adventurous and invest in themselves. There is a ton of negativity online these days, so inspiring people each week makes me very happy.
lets empower eachother.
Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Mikéla Davelyn. Not Mike-la. Mi-KAY-la. It's French.
I was born and raised in the suburbs of Oregon, but I am a beach bum/country girl at heart.
I'm the kind of person who doesn't fit into any stereotype.
About
Welcome to "Simply Davelyn"
I don't know where I am traveling next, But I'm Going. Are you coming with me?
The Travel blog of Photographer Mikéla Davelyn - me!
Newest Posts
Read Here
Read Here
How to Spend 24 Hours in Seattle
25 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Italy
Planning a day trip to Seattle and not sure what you should do? Well then, this post is for you!
The lockdowns have to end eventually. When they do, I'm booking a flight back to the EU and will certainly be visiting Italy!
Hi! I'm Mikéla Davelyn. A 25 year old adventurer with a love for all things outdoors.
As a teen, I knew I would not fit into "normal" adult life because all I ever wanted was to be off to a new country. And so from graduation through my early twenties, I never held a corporate job for more than 9 months - simply working, saving enough for travel, and then booking my ticket out of Portland. I have definitely had people correct me for my travel lifestyle and tell me I basically need to "grow up" and "get a real job." But my lifestyle is something I have never regretted - because there's no amount of money that could be worth more to me than the experiences I have been fortunate to enjoy. Continuously falling in love with new countries, cultures, and people has shaped me in a way no corporate job ever could.
So far, I have explored nineteen countries: Japan, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Slovenia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, England, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Canada, and Mexico
I have also visited almost every US state and even lived in The Grand Teton National Park for a summer because I wanted to see as many Grizzly Bears as possible. 🐻😅
If you click on my destinations page, I have created a rundown of each travel guide and photo diary I have published, sorted by country. I hope these will help you plan your own adventures! Feel free to email me with any travel questions!
say yes to new adventures...
Since I travel a lot, there are always some people that think my life is easy and that I am spoiled. So I'd like to tell you why I made this blog.
I created this little space on the web a few years ago because I was on a 2 month road trip and wanted to be able to document my adventures. But that's not the only reason.
I was also dealing with a lot of stress and felt like nothing in my life was in my control at the time. I was suffering from circumstantial depression and having panic attacks on an almost daily basis.
Basically, I needed an outlet to help myself. Blogging was it.
With this site (which I kept secret from family and friends for a whole year), I was able to meet like minded women and find happiness again.
I fell in love with writing articles, improving my photography, and having girl friends all over the world to encourage me. What started out as a summer experiment turned into so much more.
For me, Simply Davelyn is more than just a blog now. It is a place of positivity. A "safe space" where I can encourage my readers to be adventurous and invest in themselves. There is a ton of negativity online these days, so inspiring people each week makes me very happy.
lets empower eachother!
Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Mikéla Davelyn. Not Mike-la. Mi-KAY-la. It's French.
I was born and raised in the suburbs of Oregon, but I am a beach bum/country girl at heart.
I'm the kind of person who doesn't fit into any stereotype.
New to photography and not sure where to start? Or have you been in the game for a while and are looking to up your photo skills? Yes? Then this post is for you! Here are my best tips for improving your travel photography.
9 Tips For Better Travel Photography
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San Francisco is a gorgeous city with hundreds of things to do. If you are planning a short trip there and are unsure of which things to pick, this post will help you out! Here's a complete guide of everything you can do in just 48 hours!
San Francisco in 48 Hours
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