Tag: wanderlust

Hiking Essentials, In Drawings.

2023 On a hiking break Cindy Mangomini

What I Pack When I Go Hiking, Illustrated.

I had some time off last week and what did I mostly do? Hiking and enjoying nature of course.
I made this drawing to show you all of my hiking essentials, including comfy hiking boots and socks, reusable lunch bags & bottles and lots of SPF. I would also be literally lost without Google Maps and the Komoot app.⁠
Do you also like to hike? And are you missing some of your own outdoor essentials on here? I would love to know😊⁠
PS. I have several outdoor-themed postcards available in my Etsy shop.⁠🥾⁠

PS. If you like this you can also follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for regular updates.

Want To See More Of My Travel Adventures?

Take a look at the illustrated recap of a holiday to France here or this one of my trip to Gran Canaria.

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If you like my illustrations and want to stay up to date on any news about my work, new products and any special offers, you can subscribe to my newsletter here. As a thank you, you will receive a 10% discount voucher for my Etsy shop, which is filled with cute and colourful hand drawn postcards, prints and other papergoods.

Outside Is Better!

2021 Adventure Outdoor Girl Mangomini

Micro Adventures Are Everywhere!

As you may have noticed, I’ve not been very active on social media lately. I’ve been busy with other stuff and wanted to enjoy my free time outside to have a few micro hiking adventures.

This drawing is part of a new series of outdoor adventure themed cards. Coming soon to my Etsy shop. If you like this you can also follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for regular updates.

Want To See More Of My Travel Adventures?

Take a look at the illustrated recap of a holiday to France here or this one of my trip to Gran Canaria.

Want More Hand Drawn Happiness?

If you like my illustrations and want to stay up to date on any news about my work, new products and any special offers, you can subscribe to my newsletter here. As a thank you, you will receive a 10% discount voucher for my Etsy shop, which is filled with cute and colourful hand drawn postcards, prints and other papergoods.

Dutch Staycation Time!

Pieterpad Hiking Trail Forced Staycation

I’m off on a small break. Not to Norway as planned, but a few days of hiking on the Dutch long distance Pieterpad-trail. But first a day of water-sport-fun. Making the most of this forced staycation 😉

I’m keeping my Esty shop open, but won’t start shipping again until Monday. See you later!⁠

Want To See More Of My Travel Adventures?

Take a look at the illustrated recap of a holiday to France here or this one of my trip to Gran Canaria.

If you like this you can also follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for regular updates, or shop my illustrated postcards and other papergoods on Etsy.

Want More Hand Drawn Happiness?

If you like my illustrations and want to stay up to date on any news about my work, new products and any special offers, you can subscribe to my newsletter here. As a thank you, you will receive a 10% discount voucher for my Etsy shop, which is filled with cute and colourful hand drawn postcards, prints and other papergoods.

Summer Days, In Drawings.

Summer Days Style, Illustrated Recap.

I made this one in 2016 and I still own and use all the items on here. I’m trying to buy less stuff and it shows even in my drawings! ☺️ I hope you’re enjoying your summer as well, in the best way possible at the moment.💚

In the mood for more Illustrated Summer Happiness?

Take a look at my 2019 Heatwave Style or this Summer In The City look from 2018. You can also follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for regular updates

Want Even More Hand Drawn (Fashion) Happiness?

You can also subscribe to my newsletter to stay up to date on any news about my work, new products and any special offers.  You can subscribe here. As a thank you, you will receive a 10% discount voucher for my Etsy shop, which is filled with cute and colourful hand drawn postcards, prints and other papergoods.

 

Expectations vs Reality: French Holiday Style.

French Holiday Style And Adventures! In Drawings, Of Course.

Above an illustrated recap of my recent trip to Northern France. Below you can see the (very stylish and sunny) picture I had in my mind before going. Here now, is the more realistic “after” version. The weather was pretty bad (no bikini needed) and the trip certainly had some challenges (including being stranded hours away from our apartment at night, and no taxi willing to pick us up) but the bread, wine and cheeses were so delicious it made up for a lot and almost made us forget about the rain!⁠

Expectations:

Above you can see how I envisioned my French Holiday style. In reality no bikini or aftersun was needed. Raincoat instead.

More Expectations:

We hand planned to be in the water a lot and to try Stand Up Paddling.  In reality: zero time spend in the sea because of the bad weather.

Want to see more?

If you like this you can also follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for regular updates, or shop my illustrated postcards and other papergoods on Etsy.

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Throwback August Style

This is the illustration for the August page on my birthday calendar.  It’s an older one but still pretty close to my IRL beach/picnic look today.

 

Taking A Break!

Hi everyone! Tomorrow I’m closing my Etsy shop until August 14, because I’m taking a small break. So if you need anything fast, today is your last chance to order until I’m back.

New in my shop!

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New in my Etsy shop: Less stuff, more adventure postcard!

Are you inspired by the minimalism movement, dream of living in a tiny house, travelling more or obsessed with Marie Kondo? I’ve been trying to live a more minimalistic life, reduce my waste and focus more on experiences rather than on things. So less stuff and more adventures. Isn’t buying this card also buying more stuff? Well, in a way yes, but I keep it on my wall to remind myself of this goal and it helps me to stay focussed and motivated, maybe it can do the same for you 😉

Adventure Chicken Holiday Style, Illustrated.

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My Solo Hiking Trip To The Canary Islands.

This is the illustrated recap of my recent solo trip to Gran Canaria. I took a small break from winter and visited the beautiful and sunny island of Gran Canaria. As you can tell from this drawing I enjoyed nature, the food and the lovely weather. I was so happy to be back in shorts and sandals. I also had some great “accidental” adventures (hence the #adventurechicken), met a lot of lovely people, slept on a beach under the stars, started a mini book club and drank quite a bit of Sangria. It was quite perfect! For now it’s back to work, but I can’t wait to go back to the beautiful Canary Islands!

Ps. The mini book club had 2 members who were both reading Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine by Gail Honeyman at the same time; A perfect holiday read, I enjoyed it very much!

Want To See More?

If you like this you can follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for regular updates or shop my illustrated postcards and other papergoods on Etsy.  You can also take a look at the illustrated recap of a holiday to France here or this one of a trip to Portugal.

Want Even More Hand Drawn Cuteness Like This?

If you like my illustrations and want to stay up to date on any news about my work, new products and any special offers, you can subscribe to my newsletter here. As a thank you, you will receive a 10% discount voucher for my Etsy shop, which is filled with cute and colourful hand drawn postcards, prints and other papergoods.