Travel
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72-Hour Guide to Lapland (Part II)
Visiting Lapland has been a dream of mine since my teenage years. I have grown up since then but the dream hasn’t vanished. In the last few years I decided to make this dream come true but realized it’s going to cost me! But in this blog not only will I share my impressions of the Finnish Lapland and Santa Claus village, but also some tips on how to save money during the trip of a lifetime. Now that you read Part I, let me tell you about the rest of the trip. Day 2 One thing you should know about me is that I am not into extreme sports or activities.…
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72-Hour Guide to Lapland (Part I)
Visiting Lapland has been a dream of mine since my teenage years. I have grown up since then but the dream hasn’t vanished. In the last few years I decided to make this dream come true but realized it’s going to cost me! But in this blog not only will I share my impressions of the Finnish Lapland and Santa Claus village, but also some tips on how to save money during the trip of a lifetime. In the spirit of this blog, I am doing a 72-hour trip review to show how much you can pack just in 3 days. But you can do even more if you come…
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London Gems: Ultimate Christmas Walk Guide
November-December period is a magical time in London. By now you have probably read my blog post about my top Christmas experiences and top Christmas shops in London. Today, I present you with Part 3 in sharing my tips and suggestions for an unforgettable Christmas experience – it’s the ultimate guide for Christmas walk around central London. It may take you a day or may be longer, but I can guarantee you that it will be great fun and you will see all of the major city attractions and shops. Shall we start?! I suggest we begin our Christmas walk at the London Bridge, which is a great tourist destination due to the…
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London Gems: My Top 5 Christmas Experiences
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and if you are in London around late November- December, you will definitely feel it. The whole city is lit up with Christmas lights turning into a magical kingdom and there is so much to do and see. But there are certan Christmas experiences that every Londoner or visitor should definitely check out. The following are my five most favorite Christmassy things worth experiencing or doing in London: 1.Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland This is definitely the biggest theme park in London dedicated to Christmas. It’s an amazing playground both for kids and adults offering a huge variety (over 100) of rides from scary…
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London Gems: My Top 5 Christmas Shops
Many people already know that London is a shopping paradise for many Brits and foreign visitors but during Christmas shopping becomes even more fun. Head to central London around Oxford Circus and Regent Street or Knightsbridge not only to snatch some good deals and buy gifts for the loved ones, but also check out their bespoke Christmas shops and themed window displays beautifully designed and executed. If you are looking for the most exquisite Christmas decorations and overall great shopping experience, I suggest my personal top 5 department stores. Their Christmas shops are best in town and offer everything one needs for a perfect Christmas! Fortnum and Mason I…
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72-Hour Guide: Palma de Mallorca (Part II)
Now that you read about my day in Palma de Mallorca in Part I, it’s time to move on and tell you about a day trip to Sóller on Day 2 and discovering my neighbourhood Cala Mayor with its hidden gems on Day 3. Day 2 – Sóller Before I left for Mallorca a colleague of mine told me that I have to take a vintage train from Palma to Sóller. Little did I know it would turn into one of the best travel experiences of my life. Imagine riding a train that is over 100 years old and takes you from Palma’s city center through the breathtaking mountain range, Serra…
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72-Hour Guide: Palma de Mallorca (Part I)
Each year, my husband and I look for a sunny destination for May Bank holiday. And this time, we decided to give Palma de Mallorca a go and boy, we weren’t disappointed. Mallorca, a picturesque island, has everything to offer: plenty of sun and sea, a cosmopolitan capital, great gastronomic scene, lots of historic sights and idyllic landscape. We fell in love with Mallorca and after reading this blog, you’ll understand why. When we booked our hotel, we picked one outside Palma which was a great decision. We were in the quieter and relaxing Cala Mayor neighbourhood, just a bus-ride away from the capital and within minutes from a local…
