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How to take great photos of yourself
Ever wondered how some creators can always have new photos available of them in different places? Have they got a personal photographer going with them everywhere? It is possible they just take photos of themselves. Let me teach you how to take great photos of yourself! At this point about 80% of photos I post of myself on Instagram I’ve taken myself. My trips to Malta and Israel were both solo trips, so I took all my travel selfies there myself. Go have a look to see more photos that I’ve taken of myself. It is not always easy to convince other people to get up at 5am to get out in…
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Hotel Review: Dan Eilat Hotel
As someone who lives in a country that doesn’t get a lot of sunlight during winter (that’s Latvia), I was really craving a trip to a place where I could relax, enjoy the sun and feel warm again. Eilat in Israel seemed perfect for it – it is right by the beautiful Red Sea, warm all year round and has decently priced flights from Europe to the new Ramon airport. When I started looking for a hotel to stay at in Eilat, Dan Eilat Hotel immediately caught my eye. Dan Eilat Hotel is a gorgeous 5 star luxury hotel located in Eilat, Israel. It is a self-contained property that will…
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Best places to visit in Kaliningrad, Russia
GENERAL INFORMATION Kaliningrad Oblast is that tiny piece of Russia that is located on the Baltic sea coast between Lithuania and Poland. It is separate from the rest of Russia, so it is culturally and historically slightly differeny from the rest of the country. It was formerly part of East Prussia and then Germany (then called Königsberg), so with its German architecture in Kaliningrad city, it is certainly a very European part of Russia. You can still find a lot of beautiful historical buildings, gates and cathedrals to visit in Kaliningrad city. When doing research before going to Kaliningrad, I could find very little information about the place, so I…
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7 incredible things you must do in Dublin
Ireland is a country known for its unique nature, green landscapes, beautiful coastline and medieval castles. It has a lot of amazing things to do and great places to visit. I had wanted to visit Ireland for quite a long time now, so I finally decided to visit Dublin at the end of August this year. Enjoy my list of 7 things you must do in Dublin! I flew to Dublin business class with airBaltic and got to enjoy the extra leg room, amazing service and gourmet food. Thank you for the complimentary flights! Enjoying my flight with airBaltic 1. Visit the trendy Temple Bar area Temple Bar is the…
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Best things to do in Malta on a 2 day trip
This trip to Malta was my first solo trip in years. It was also the first one in years where I planned everything at the very last minute – booked the hotel about a week before the departure, and decided on the itinerary the night I checked in to the hotel. Oh well. It all worked out well! So here are the best things to do in Malta on a quick weekend trip. Where to stay in Malta Malta offers a variety of hotels, hostels and airbnbs in various different locations – the capital Valletta, St Paul’s Bay where I stayed, the countryside, the island of Gozo etc. Now, the…
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10 amazing places you must visit in Iceland
Are you ready for your Iceland road trip? I’m lucky enough to have been to Iceland twice – once in autumn and once in winter. So I figured I would create a list of 10 of my favourite places you must visit in Iceland to make the planning easier for you. Here are some of the best places in Iceland that I’ve been to during both of my road trips. Want to know what equipment I use to take my photos? Find out here! 1. Reykjavík No matter where your Iceland trip takes you, you will probably visit Reykjavik at some point. Because, you know, the airport is close-by and…