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Summer and sunscreen, Beauty cosmetics product for skin care and women accessories on the beach.

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March 18, 2021

4 travel size skin care products you should always take with you

Taking care of your skin when traveling is a must – especially when you are frequently on the road. This blog features a compilation of 4 travel size skin care products that you can take with you to help keep your skin clean, hydrated and protected when you are h[...]

Bran Castle in Transylvania. Credit: Carolina Valenzuela

Europe, Romania

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March 17, 2021

Welcome to Count Dracula’s Castle in Romania – if you dare!

Count Dracula’s Castle in Romania, or Bran Castle, is one of the most popular attractions in the country, bringing tourists from all over the world eager to take a bite out of the legend. With its imposing towers and turrets, Bran Castle is located atop a 200[...]

View on our way to the Belvedere lookout. Credit: Christian Bergara

French Polynesia, Oceania

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March 15, 2021

Packing list for a vacation in French Polynesia

From a light carry-on to comfortable sneakers for hiking, here are 10 things that you should include in your packing list for a vacation in French Polynesia. French Polynesia is a bucket list destination for many, and as such, you might want to make the trip unf[...]

Reaching the top of the Poenari Fortress. Credit: Carolina Valenzuela

Europe, Romania

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March 11, 2021

Poenari Castle in Romania: The real Castle Dracula

Visiting the Poenari Castle in Romania is only for those who have nerves of steel, because if you want to reach the top you have no other choice than to climb 1480 concrete steps. Don’t worry though, the amazing views of the Carpathian Mountains and Arges River[...]

The stunning lighthouse of Cabo Polonio. Credit: Christian Bergara

South America & The Caribbean, Uruguay

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March 10, 2021

The lighthouse of Cabo Polonio: A must-see attraction in Uruguay

Surrounded by several legends and stories, the lighthouse of Cabo Polonio offers breathtaking views as it stands guard over this one-of-a-kind town. I am fascinated by lighthouses – maybe it’s because of their mysterious aura, the enigmatic legends and gh[...]

The Chureito Pagoda with Mt Fuji in the background. Credit: Carolina Valenzuela

Asia, Japan

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March 8, 2021

Chureito Pagoda in Japan offers a picture-perfect view of Mount Fuji

Chureito Pagoda in Japan is a must visit attraction when traveling to the land of the rising sun. When you think of Japan what is the first image that comes to your mind? For me it’s the iconic image of the Chureito Pagoda, a crimson pagoda watching over snow[...]

Overwater bungalows at the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. Credit: Carolina Valenzuela

French Polynesia, Know before you go series, Oceania

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March 4, 2021

Know before you go: 8 tips before travel to French Polynesia

Learn 8 helpful tips before you travel to the wonderful destination of French Polynesia. Whenever I think about French Polynesia a few things come to mind: Tahiti, Bora Bora, Gauguin, and surfing. French Polynesia is the true “once in a lifetime dream destinatio[...]

The Monkey Park Iwatayama offers magnificent views over Kyoto. Credit: Carolina Valenzuela

Asia, Japan

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March 3, 2021

Monkey Park Iwatayama: Getting up close and personal with monkeys in Japan

The Monkey Park Iwatayama gives you the opportunity to watch hundreds of wild Japanese macaque monkeys roaming freely while also enjoying panoramic views of the city of Kyoto. Monkey Park Iwatayama houses 120 Japanese macaque monkeys - also called snow monkeys[...]

The city of Sibiu from above. Credit: Carolina Valenzuela

Europe, Romania

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March 1, 2021

Romania 10-day travel itinerary: Best places to visit. Part II

This is part II of a suggested Romania 10-day travel itinerary. Make sure you read the first part of the blog. Day 6: Sibiu Sibiu is among the most popular cities in Romania and for good reason – it is among the best-preserved medieval towns in the coun[...]

View from the Rasnov fortress. Credit: Carolina Valenzuela

Europe, Romania

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February 25, 2021

Romania 10-day travel itinerary: Best places to visit. Part I

This is a fast-paced 10-day travel itinerary prepared for us by a Romanian friend. It starts and finishes in Bucharest and will give you the chance to see amazing sights, medieval castles, and visit charming towns. Romania is not the first country that might co[...]