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Travel gypsies
Akyra Hotels Says No to Plastic
Being someone who wants to see the world; It’s only right to become concerned with conserving it. Hotels seem to be promoting their Eco-friendly efforts more and more, so I’ve been eager to learn about what qualifies them as such. When I open my boutique hotel brand I will definitely be following this model. I […]
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Moving Across the Pond
In 2009, I studied aboard in Rome for a semester- and thats when I fell in love with Europe… I traveled around Italy, Greece, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona etc. on the weekends and it was a dream. The ability to hop on an hour plane ride and land somewhere with a totally different culture made America […]
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Our Long Distance Love Affair
Hate to admit it, but I do consider myself seasoned when it comes to long distance relationships. For some reason, I was attracted to men living elsewhere… (Who am I kidding it’s definitely the accents.) My friends & I were starting to refer to them by country (oops!) I later came to the conclusion that […]
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Tips for Females Traveling Solo
As a solo female traveler, you’re prone to getting questionable looks and raised eyebrows from friends and family. But, then throw in there that you went to places like Istanbul and India and you’ll get a big old gasp followed with a long, “Wowwww, how did you find it?” First off, traveling alone is good […]
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Travel Guide: Sydney, Australia
This is the city to go to for outdoor activities. With a great combination of city life and beach life, Sydney will not disappoint! There is more than enough to do here to fill up your days, it’s just making the decision on what to choose! From the iconic Circular Quay to Bondi, Sydney satisfies […]
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Travel Guide: Melbourne, Australia
Rated one of the most livable cities in the world, and that is definitely true. I almost cancelled all my future flights to stay and shack up here for a while. Melbourne is good. SO good. Definitely not a place to miss when you make your journey to OZ. It has a great mix of […]
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Traveling in Australia
I’ve wanted to get to Australia since I can remember. I think the first interest was sparked by watching the movie Our Lips are Sealed that the Olsen twins filmed back in 2000. Those girls led the ultimate dream life and made everything look perfect in their movies. So that would mean traveling Australia by […]
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Travel Guide: The Gili Islands, Indonesia
The Gili Islands Gili is comprised of 3 picturesque islets situated close to Lombok called: Gili Trwangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno. They were simply named after their description. “Gili” means “an island” , “Meno” in the local language means lake (yep, they have a lake there), “Air” it’s not actually an air, but “fresh […]
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Travel Guide: Ireland
Ireland was never a high priority on my bucket list of travel destinations; mainly because of the weather… yet ironically, I had the opportunity to go TWICE within a year. I’m so glad I did because it certainly changed my perspective of the Emerald Isle – and who knows how long it would’ve been for […]
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Travel Guide: Amsterdam
If you’re seeking a city filled with art, music, fashion, architecture, and nightlife – Amsterdam is the city for you! Known for its’ Red Light district, street lined canals, and historical museums, Amsterdam is definitely more than what meets the eye. It’s a great city to go to any time of year. Although it can […]
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