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Dubrovnik // exploring the pearl of the Adriatic
Dubrovnik was my third stop in my road trip through the Balkans. I had already visited Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. I had visited Croatia previously but stayed up in the north around Zagreb. This was my first, long-awaited visit to Dubrovnik. And I really do not think I knew what to expect. A little history // Being so far south does not mean Dubrovnik escaped the conflict during the break-up of Yugoslavia. In 1991 Dubrovnik was besieged by Serbian and Montenegrin soldiers of the Yugoslav People’s Army for seven months and suffered significant damage from shelling. But after extensive restoration and repair, today it is a prominent tourist attraction.…
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Luxe Stays // Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London
Soaring 125 metres into the sky The Shard is an architectural icon and Western Europe’s tallest building. With unobstructed views across all of London, you can see why a luxe stay at the Shangri-La Hotel, at The Shard was on my bucket list. The Arrival I arrived in London on the Euro Star from Paris. An easy black cab ride to The Shard and I had arrived. Ok, so I was carrying a backpack and was wearing cargo pants and sneakers…no judgement! But I probably should have dressed up a little! The Shangri-La Hotel only occupies 18 floors of The Shard. The reception is on level 34. Slightly confusing if…
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Paris // 10 photos to have you dreaming of a getaway
Paris is a city unlike any other. It evokes a range of emotions. I feel like a free-spirited wanderer when walking the streets and lanes. I feel like a romantic when sitting in the parks. And the very first time I visited over 15 years ago, I cried because it pulled at my heart. I never stopped dreaming of Paris. Paris cannot be described; it can only be felt. So sit back and enjoy a photo journey that will have you dreaming of your next visit to Paris. Do you love taking a visual journey through beautiful cities? Well check out my story on 10 photos to have you dreaming…
