What do you do when your number one hobby becomes null and void due to the Covid-19 pandemic? If you are like me, you will move on to plan B or your second favourite hobby. What’s mine? Cooking, of course! From travelling to cooking, is now my current plan B tagline and go-to comfort. Read on and discover some of the benefits of cooking as a hobby, especially during COVID-19.
Some people have many hobbies and are adjusting quite smoothly during this COVID-19 pandemic. Notwithstanding, many are now searching to find a hobby that will keep them involved, active, and fulfilled at the same time.
Out of fascination, or what we have heard or read about some countries, we bucket-list them as dream destinations. Whether the countries are nearby or far, has friendly people or not, expensive or economical. Something about some countries intrigues and beckons us into wanting to visit. It may be due to its history, its cultural aspects, or sheer beauty, but we all want to see ourselves. I have visited these countries, among others, and was quite impressed and happy I did. Let’s be real! Travel is almost dead for 2020 due to COVID-19. So, here are 12 must-see bucket list countries you should visit and why. This, for when hopefully, there should be a full resumption of travel in 2021.
What do you do when you cannot fulfil your wanderlust due to COVID-19 restrictions? Nothing but to reminisce about the excellent times you’ve had in your previous travels. The inspirational and beautiful places traversed, the foods, cultures, and peoples encountered. All this keeps the memories and hopes alive for a resumption of travel soon. In this article, I will share my top 10 favourite travel destinations and why I choose them. I will also share all the other components that made my trips memorable, from the 60+ countries I have visited.
FLYING ECONOMY WITH QATAR AIRWAYS - THE WORLD’S NO.1 AIRLINE
My holiday “explorations” have finally ended (sadly so) and as promised, I am here to give a detailed review of flying economy class with Qatar Airways – the world’s no.1 airline and voted best airlines for another year in 2019.
I LOVE MALTA!!! Did I say I love Malta? Well, I absolutely do! This a shameless plea to the officials in Malta, send me an indefinite pass, and maybe I come to stay forever. Why do I love Malta so much?? Well for me, it is the best of both worlds, read on and see why I described it as, Malta – where Europe meets the Caribbean.
Riga is the capital of the Republic of Latvia. It is the biggest capital in the three Baltic states (which includes Estonia and Lithuania). The city of Riga lies at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic sea. Riga the Art Nouveau city of Latvia and Northern Europe, is comprised of over 800 such buildings throughout the city. (Art Nouveau is a 19th-century style of architecture. This is anapplied and decorative art, to interiors and exteriors of buildings).
The Republic of Lithuania is located on the South-Eastern side of the Baltic Sea and is considered to be a Baltic country. Lithuania is very popular with sports basketball both in the men and women’s leagues. It is the only country with its own scent/perfume (worldwide) called “SCENT OF LITHUANIA”. It is also the home of the Stelmuze Oak, which is the oldest Oak in Lithuania and Europe (avg. age 1000 – 2000 years old), which is declared a natural monument. Continue reading to see what else is unique about Lithuania.
According to my title, Romania – Home of Bran “Dracula’s” Castle, this is what stood out most for me during my stay in Romania. It will always be my no.1 best experience in Romania. Please read on to see what else, if anything, impressed me about Bucharest.title.
Italy is a dream destination for most people, many of its cities have different scenarios and specifics to look forward to, like Milan, Venice, etc. Before visiting, I discovered through research that Rome is the most beautiful city in the world. My mainstay was in Rome but I also visited Florence to experience first-hand how life in Florence is compared to Rome. To get to Florence, you can travel by plane or take the train. It is a four hours’ train ride away from Rome if you use the slower, cheaper train at almost 50€, or the faster train at under two hours for almost double the price. Keep reading and I will disclose to you the reasons for my title, Italy – surprised by Rome Amazed by Florence.
WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT THE VATICAN CITY - Vatican City the smallest country in the world
The Vatican City the smallest country in the world, headed by the Pope/Papal/Pontiff, Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio). Vatican City is an independent nation with its constitution, postal codes, flag, and anthem, it is located just a few kilometres from Rome and is technically surrounded by Rome, Italy. Vatican City is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and is approximately 110 acres. It can be reached easily by metro or bus from downtown Rome. The Vatican is a sovereign country and not part of Italy as some may think.