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The Freedom Monument Riga the Art Nouveau city of Latvia

RIGA – THE ART NOUVEAU CITY OF LATVIA

RIGA THE ART NOUVEAU CITY OF LATVIA

RIGA 

 

THE  ART  NOUVEAU  CITY  OF LATVIA

RIGA THE ART NOUVEAU CITY OF LATVIA

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 an applied and decorative art, to interiors and exteriors of buildings).

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Bran “Dracula” Castle

Romania – Home of Bran “Dracula” Castle



ROMANIA HOME OF BRAN DRACULA's CASTLE

ROMANIA  HOME OF BRAN “DRACULA’s” CASTLE

 

 

ROMANIA - HOME OF BRAN DRACULA's CASTLE

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.

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Palatine Hill. Italy - surprised by Rome amazed by Florence

ITALY – SURPRISED BY ROME AMAZED BY FLORENCE

ITALY - SURPRISED BY ROME AMAZED BY FLORENCE

ITALY – SURPRISED BY ROME

 

 

AMAZED BY FLORENCE

ITALY - SURPRISED BY ROME AMAZED BY FLORENCE

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.

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Vatican City the smallest country in the world

Vatican City the smallest country in the world

VATICAN CITY

 

 

 

Smallest Country in the world

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. 

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12 Stress-Free ways to Eat Alone

12 Stress-Free ways to Eat alone

12 Stress-Free Ways to Eat alone 

 

 

 

In a Restaurant

12 STRESS-FREE WAYS TO EAT ALONE

Visiting a restaurant alone takes some nerves even for a pro. It can be a bit intimidating if you are not mentally strong or have not previously eaten alone. You can feel out of place especially when you are now being seated and the waiter announces…. “table for one?” and quickly grabs two glasses off your table and hurriedly walks away.  It is as if you are taking up a table meant for at least two or more persons and they will be making less money off this table, (some think a solo diner = a lower bill/less money).

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Halong bay - Vietnam Two most warm-hearted countries

TWO MOST WARM-HEARTED COUNTRIES

TWO MOST WARM-HEARTED COUNTRIES

TWO MOST WARM-HEARTED COUNTRIES…

 

From Among  60+

TWO MOST WARM-HEARTED COUNTRIES VISITED

A country with riches but unfriendly, impolite people is a huge turn-off. For me what makes a country beautiful and great is its people. It helps if it also has yummy ice cream and tasty fish lol (that’s just me). Wealth, beautiful sceneries and aesthetically appealing are all nice, however, if your people are unfriendly, impolite and or racial, then there is no connection or yearning to ever return or to even talk much about it. I will share with you the two most warm-hearted countries I have ever visited.

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solo travel in Bulgaria, 28 safety tips for solo travellers

How to Stay Safe as a Solo Traveller

28 SAFETY TIPS FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS

28 safety tips for solo travellers

 

 

HOW TO STAY SAFE AS A SOLO TRAVELLER

28 SAFETY TIPS FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS

When you are planning a solo vacation, the first thing you must do is some in-depth research into the country you will be visiting. You must have an idea as to the crime rate, uprisings, crime hot spots, etc.  You can read the 28 safety tips for solo travellers and other important tips in more details, when planning and preparing for your vacation in the related posts below.  This will facilitate in you being prepared for a solo vacation safety-wise. This will be your guide as to how to stay safe as a solo traveller.

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black female solo travel in Europe

Tales of A Black Female “Caribbean” Traveller In Europe


BLACK FEMALE SOLO TRAVELLER IN EUROPE

BLACK FEMALE SOLO TRAVELLER IN EUROPE

TALES OF A BLACK FEMALE SOLO "Caribbean" TRAVELLER IN EUROPE

Being a black female solo traveller in Europe can bring you lots of good and bad attention from the airports to the streets.  From both males and females, especially when travelling alone.  I meet women sometimes, who will walk up to me and compliment me on my hair (if I am wearing the African braids), my skin colour, etc. The men most times see you as an “unfamiliar species” and want to be the first to “get to know you better”. I will share some views and tales of a black female solo traveller in Europe.  

Nb. Countries featured in this post are some of the friendliest and most welcoming countries visited as a black woman).  See my Destination page for full reviews and more photos.

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SOLO TRAVEL – The Good The Bad and the Better YOU!!



SOLO TRAVEL - The Good The Bad and the Better YOU!

SOLO TRAVEL - THE GOOD THE BAD & THE BETTER YOU!!

Previously, I have read articles written about the good the bad and ugly of travelling solo. I thought to myself, why even associate the word ugly with solo travel?!  For me, there is nothing ugly about travelling solo, not even the bad is that bad, if you know what you are about and have researched, planned and learned how to protect yourself when embarking on a solo vacation.  

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Miracle Garden - Dubai U.A.E

Search or Sex at Frankfurt Airport!!?!!

SEARCH OR SEX AT FRANKFURT AIRPORT

SEARCH OR SEX AT FRANKFURT AIRPORT!?!

Recently on my way back from Moscow airport, connecting in Frankfurt airport, Germany, I had the most displeasing encounter with a female T.S.A officer at Frankfurt airport.  In all my years of travel I have never had such inappropriate “pat down” in any other of the 60+ airports and destinations I have traversed.

Firstly, I must tell you that Frankfurt airport is an aesthetically nice airport but   disgustingly huge. You better be armed with flip flops or a comfy pair of shoes to get from one gate to the next.  If you are on a connecting flight and has less than 1 hour to do so, then it is real possibility you may miss your flight. 

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