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Bali tours, Bali day trips in the countryside

August 27, 2022 Alexandra Bali, Indonesia Travel Blog, Southeast Asia Travel Blog, UbudDay Trips, Private Drivers

Booked & Loved: 3 Bali Tours & Day Trips From Ubud With a Private Driver

Dreamy Bali tours, day trips from Ubud, with the comfort of hiring a local driver, are a rare insight into most secluded corners of a Hindu fairyland. Surrounded by the wild-emerald waters of the Indian Ocean, the Island of Gods is a tropical paradise, shattering all barriers for art intricacy and natural wonders.

Exploring Bali on your own, with a rented car or by using the so popular motorbike, can be a freedom and excitement-filled adventure. Especially for the skilled ones. But Bali tours with private drivers are also a genuine and affordable way of understanding the local culture of this heaven-made Indonesian destination.

Amazonian Jungle Iquitos jungle cruises stilt houses

August 11, 2022 Alexandra Brazil, Peru, South America, Virtual TravelAgritourism, Ecotourism

Wish I’d Jungle Cruise Like They Do It in the Movies

There was a time of pandemic when travel wasn’t at its best and jungle cruises were starting to be deeply missed.

Then, and just then, Emily Blunt, as Lily, the brave botanist, decided to hire the most awkward skipper (played by, the one and only, Dwayne Johnson), take a crumbling steamboat and go down the mighty Amazon in a journey of exploring its hidden depths. And heights.

And I went to watch. Because cinemas were missed too.

A 20st century botanist, Dr. Lily Houghton, leaves London for an Amazonian adventure with the thought of changing the future of medicine. Her mind is set to find, at any costs, the ancient tree of Lagrimas de Cristal, whose petals have the power to heal almost any disease in the world.

May 17, 2022 Alexandra New York City, USATravel Games, Travel Gifts

Travel Puzzles That Make You Forget You Are Home Alone | Adults Version

A list of beautifully coloured, travel puzzles for adults, mostly medium-difficulty jigsaw puzzles inspired by famous tourist destinations, landmarks or cultural diversity. Ready for putting the pieces together?

If there is something that we’ve learned in the past years is that traveling is not always easy, not always an option, not always a possibility, no matter how much we want or how available we are. But solving a travel-themed puzzle is still a nice way for keeping creativity and traveling passion alive while experiencing just a bit of a foreign culture.

June 7, 2021 Alexandra Istanbul Travel Blog, Turkiye Travel BlogOttoman Architecture, Traditional Accommodation

Two Istanbul Sultanahmet Hotels: Review On Epic Ottoman Architecture

“Traditional Turkish wooden buildings I’ve enjoyed staying in while visiting Istanbul, that are also affordable.”

Oh, my lovely Istanbul!! I’ve written before about the so many fun things to do in Istanbul, and I did not forget to briefly mention my favorite, top-rated cultural Istanbul attractions. So, this is the time for sharing some accommodation experience. Some say that, when you visit a city, accommodation is less important as you are out all day exploring. For me, accommodation is the pavement of my trip. By choosing a historical location I feel I can have the full cultural experience. Especially in a such location bursting with history.

May 30, 2021 Alexandra Abu Dhabi Travel Blog, Itineraries, United Arab EmiratesCultural Attractions, Cultural Tours, Travel Itinerary

Abu Dhabi Itinerary: One Emirati Cultural Path To Follow

“A 1-day Abu Dhabi itinerary and a list of must-see cultural attractions, from traditional Arabesque architecture landmarks to Emirati craftsmanship hubs.”

If you’re visiting Abu Dhabi right now, you’re so damn lucky!! Because I miss that beautiful city even when I’m already there. Once per year for the last 19 years. With this in mind, I decided a 1-day Abu Dhabi itinerary to the most Emirati culture-filled attractions (which has always been that special must-do on each of my arrivals) should be a one-of-a-kind post on my travel blog. The everlasting smell of the oud perfumes carried over the windy beaches of the Corniche and all heritage sites begging to be explored!

Articles by: Alexandra

“Traditional Turkish wooden buildings I’ve enjoyed staying in while visiting Istanbul, that are also affordable.”

“A 1-day Abu Dhabi itinerary and a list of must-see cultural attractions, from traditional Arabesque architecture landmarks to Emirati craftsmanship hubs.”