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Paris Through The Eyes Of A First-Time Visitor

Paris Through The Eyes Of A First-Time Visitor

Written from: Paris

March 4, 20185 min read

I decided to come to Paris this past weekend.

I decided to come to Paris this past weekend. It was my first time, and I came by myself. I booked the trip while in London since I wanted to take advantage of the free weekends I’ve had during my fashion journalism course.

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🐆Italian-Colombian-American
🫶🏼Fashion • Wellness • Travel • Herbalism
🪬A daily dose of good vibes & style
🪴Florida living with my pups & plants

I can buy myself flowers, but Neutrogena’s got my

I can buy myself flowers, but Neutrogena’s got my back 😘 💐 #Neutrogena #neutrogenahydroboost #ValentinesDay

All 2025 ✨ Unbothered, informed, moisturized, at p

All 2025 ✨ Unbothered, informed, moisturized, at peace and clean physically and spiritually 🫶🏼 And so it is. I’m out here studying quantum physics to understand the level of energetic alignment one needs to be at to manifest winning the lottery.Invest your time wisely ✨#CataBalzano #selfcare

**F L O W ~** When we find ourselves in the chaos

**F L O W ~**When we find ourselves in the chaos, the storm, or the hurricane, it’s hard to see the end—but the end always comes.Knowing this, I’ve learned to flow within the storm and to GIVE THANKS for it. ⛈️When you understand that the storm has a purpose—cleansing, healing, and Mother Nature doing her work—you realize that dark clouds, thunder, and even the mess left behind are opportunities for growth, courage, and faith.Material things come and go, and while it’s tough to let go of what we’ve worked so hard for, these things are temporary. What remains constant is the opportunity to witness and respond to nature’s expression, her rage, and her healing. We must ask, “How can I help?” • How can I help you recover? • How can I help my community heal? • How can I use this dark moment to go with the flow and be of service to those who need me?Today, I choose to pray for those healing from the storms of last week, for those going through personal storms, and I give thanks. This is my chance to nurture, to connect with nature, and to listen to what she’s trying to tell us.I’m listening.I’m praying.I’m giving thanks.Storms come and go, but the opportunity to awaken, to seek meaning, and to grow is a gift. Let’s embrace it. Not only does it ease the pain, but it also reveals the rays of the sun that we’re searching for, even amid the darkest turmoil.In the photo: my tropical plants having a sip of fresh rainwater, as they barely get to enjoy it. With the recent rain coming in from the hurricanes, it’s an opportunity to let them be outside and for me to reconnect with nature ✨🫶🏼🫂Sending love to everyone impacted by Hurricane Helen. This too shall pass, and what will be left is a stronger community. #TropicalStorm #HurricaneHelene #Thechaosofthestorm #gratitude #reflecting #CBobsessions #plantmomlife

I received these tulips for Valentine’s Day, and I

I received these tulips for Valentine’s Day, and I can’t get over how gorgeous they make my dining table look 🌷😍💕 #ValentinesDay #FlowerPower #Tulips #CBobsessions

I’ve been told before that posting my dogs too muc

The magic of selflessness is invaluable ♥️ #withlo

The magic of selflessness is invaluable ♥️ #withlovecata #Quotestoliveby

We’re very excited about @urbandecaycosmetics “24/

We’re very excited about @urbandecaycosmetics “24/7” glide on pencils, eyeshadows and eyeshadow stick. I’m even happier to learn it’s vegan, meaning none of it contains animal-derived ingredients or by-products 🙌🏼⚡️🌈 #thisisprogress #urbandecay #CBtalksBeauty #AyoitsBentley #Gifted #VeganBeauty #VeganLifestyleFull disclosure: @ayoitsbentley INSISTED I let him be in the photos so his paws are in everything I took 😂

Happy Independence Day, Colombia! With all our cur

Happy Independence Day, Colombia! With all our current troubles, we still embrace our beauty, our people and our freedoms! Most of all, these are the ONLY images that we want to be known for worldwide 🇨🇴 #20deJulio #Colombia #IndependenciaColombia

The streets of Anagni ♥️🇮🇹 Little but mighty, hold

The streets of Anagni ♥️🇮🇹 Little but mighty, holding hundreds of years of history and stories of the people who lived here even before the days of the Roman Empire. #CBgoestoItalia #WithLoveCata #CataBalzano #CBtalksTraveling

I love to top my poké bowl with a variety of thing

I love to top my poké bowl with a variety of things - so many! The more the merrier! @islandpokeuk never disappoints whether I walk in or get a takeaway. 🙌🏼♥️ #IslandPoke #PokeBowls #CBtalksFOOD #TunaPoke #WithLoveCata

We were pleasantly surprised with flowers today ♥️

We were pleasantly surprised with flowers today ♥️💐 how did I get so lucky? #WithLoveCata #Flowerbouquets #AyoitsBentley

Whenever someone asks you where you see yourself i

Whenever someone asks you where you see yourself in 10 years (or whatever) make sure that goal involves happiness. First comes gratefulness and joy, then comes the rest. ♥️ #withloveCata #CBgoestoUK #CataBalzano #AyoitsBentley #itsBabyBentley

Just found this amazing photo from my first trip t

Just found this amazing photo from my first trip to Paris in 2018. I know some of Paris’ most instagrammable corners. I’ll write a blog post about them this week, but for now, check out my Paris City Guide story on the blog. Link in bio ♥️ #CBgoestoParis #WithLoveCata #CBobsessions #TravelwithPurpose

@jennmorales718 and I tried making the pancake rec

@jennmorales718 and I tried making the pancake recipe from @farmgirlcafe and it turned out awesome! With her delish strawberries and lemon ricotta topping, the recipe was superb and an amazing Wednesday brunch and catch-up ♥️ #CBtalksFOOD #FarmGirl #HomemadePancakes #DIYrecipe

Yesterday I took a trip all the way to #Whitstable

Yesterday I took a trip all the way to #Whitstable with friends and family, to have a ‘Cubano,’ one of @la_cocina_whitstable signature menu items. It’s legit a Cuban sandwich with the pork prepared for over 12 hrs, the ham, the pickles, and English mustard 🤤. Matthew, the owner, learned how to cook Latin food while living in Miami for more than 30 years - a super coincidence when we met and I told him that’s where I’m from! In December 2019, he moved back to his hometown, Whitstable, with his family (his lovely Dominican wife and three kids) and they’re bringing Latin food to the Brits and especially to those living in this town. I hope they know how lucky they are to be able to just walk over to Matthew’s spot for a sandwich and tres leches. We drove over an hour and a half to have some, but for some genuine and well-made Latin food (something difficult to find in the UK), we’re willing to do it over and over again! 🙌🏼 We picked up a few sandwiches and desserts, and we enjoyed them on some benches near the beach. #ElCubano #LaCocina #CBtalksFOOD #EnglishTown #HappySunday

In the bus, trying to figure out why it’s still 10

In the bus, trying to figure out why it’s still 10 degrees in London in mid May! 🥶 #CBgoestoLondon #WithLoveCata #AyoitsBentley

Tuesday shenanigans with @ayoitsbentley 💕 #CBgoest

Tuesday shenanigans with @ayoitsbentley 💕 #CBgoestoLondon #NottingHill #AyoitsBentley #itsBabyBentley #CataBalzano📸: @jennmorales718 ♥️♥️♥️

#SmallBusiness appreciation post! @ladivinaaccesor

#SmallBusiness appreciation post! @ladivinaaccesorios makes handmade earrings and hair accessories with many collections inspired by nature 😍 the #womanowned business is in Colombia. Buy from entrepreneurs and creatives now more than ever 🙌🏼 #WithLoveCata #CataBalzano #WomanEntrepreneurs #ShopSmall #ColombianDesigner

We took @ayoitsbentley to Hyde Park this weekend.

We took @ayoitsbentley to Hyde Park this weekend. I finally wore my boots that I got from @tkmaxxuk during lockdown 👌🏼 Ben also wore his new windbreaker, as it’s still a bit cold in London. #CBgoestoLondon

Springtime in London is a dream. The trees are pac

Springtime in London is a dream. The trees are packed with colorful flowers and they’re easily spotted on the street or in my case, at the park 😍 I spotted all of these on my walk today 🌸🌼🌻🌷 #CBgoestoLondon #Springtime #LondonBlooms #CBobsessions #WithLoveCata #BrockwellPark

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