Hoppípolla -  Jumping into puddles

​How do you remember starting travelling?

Since the time I remember my childhood, my parents planned family trips for us every year. They instilled the joy of travelling in us. This taught me how even the shortest trips can help me discover and express myself. As I became financially independent to plan my own trips, Covid struck. 

Now with the world reopening, I want to express the thousand moods of travelling with Hoppípolla . Sometimes when she gets out of her extremely comfy hotel bed she doesn’t want to choose between pink, red and white. She decides to wear them all at the same time, and hops into a color blocked dress.​

With Hoppípolla, my inspiration came from my vacation memories. Remember when you're on a beach; whether a 70 year old, or a 7 year old, everyone wants to be childlike. You want to make sand castles, climb a tree or run in the water, but also protect your pretty dress. It is funny because you want the best timed snaps that you can look at in future and relive your precious moments. 

Wherever you are, I hope you get vaccinated soon and go Hoppípolla again!

- Nehal Chopra