Tag: travel
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Maldives on a budget
Exploring the Maldives on a budget – is it really possible? Yes! I always assumed the Maldives was reserved for honeymooners and the wealthy. However, in recent years, it has become possible to stay on local islands in guesthouses. If you have the means to splurge on a resort, those overwater villas are indeed stunning.…
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A local’s guide to Porto
Why haven’t I written about my lovely hometown Porto before? Well, it’s time! Here’s my travel guide to help you explore Porto. The pandemic made me understand how important it is to appreciate where we come from. I took for granted coming to Porto from the UK every 1-2 months, and it was a struggle…
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Colombia
2-week itinerary It’s been a while since I felt the need to visit Colombia… My love for reggaeton grew massively in the past few years, so listening to J Balvin, Maluma, and Karol G made me really interested into the colombian culture. It all came into a plan just a few days after the latest…
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Barcelona
(updated March 2023) Barcelona is Catalunya’s capital. A city full of energy and always with great weather (besides the tropical rain and thunder storms during the Summer). I can never get tired of this city! Especially now that my two best friends Ana and Chico live there and I’ll always have somewhere to crash. There…
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Marrakech and Essaouira
(updated June 2022) Morocco is a very different country for what I am used to, but surprisingly beautiful. We landed in Marrakech airport where it took us 1h30min to have our passports scanned at the border back in 2018. It was much more faster in 2022. Get ready to wait, airports in Morocco work in…
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Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany. For those who like History, this place is full of it! Berlin was the center of World War II (1939 to 1945) and because of that it was split into sectors – American, British, French and Sovietic, leading to its diversity today. Berlin welcomes everyone and people are…
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Baleares – Ibiza and Formentera
The Balearic Islands are an archipelago formed by 4 islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera) in the Mediterranean just next to mainland Spain. I have been to Mallorca before and I simply love the fact that the weather is always good and the water temperature is always warm. This Summer we have decided to explore…
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Malta
Malta is an archipelago in the Mediterranean. It is formed by 3 islands: Malta, Comino and Gozo. There is so much to do and see in Malta… A lot of culture but also a lot of nature to explore and amazing food! We flew with Ryanair and rented a car with Goldcar via Autoeurope. Renting…
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A weekend in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands. It is known for its beautiful canals and typical house facades. It was my third time in this very special city and I am ready for the fourth! Dutch people are very welcoming and polite. Here are my tips on what to do in Amsterdam: Stroll through…
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USA Road Trip
Brace yourself, this is going to be an extremely long post… For as long as I remember, I have always had the will to visit the United States of America. I think that for a trip like that you need a lot of time so you can enjoy the places you visit. Me and my friends…
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23 days of Thailand
Last August I went to Thailand for 23 days. Me and my mom have been dreaming of going there together for a while, as she said it felt like home when she was there over 20 years ago. About the flights, Thai Airways do very good promotions on direct flights from London to Bangkok or…