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Mont Blanc Through Photos

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Mont Blanc Through Photos

Last December, I spent a few days in Chamonix - Mont Blanc, in the French Alps. You can read everything about my experience in this travel diary. For a detailed…

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Top 5 things to do in Chamonix

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Top 5 things to do in Chamonix

Chamonix (1035 m) is a famous winter resort in the French Alps, with many ski pistes and other winter activities! If you visit it during summer, you still won't be…

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Chamonix – Geneva Trip

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Chamonix – Geneva Trip

“I only got excited about this trip when I saw the snowy scenery beneath my window seat.” Day 1 - 16th December 2017 We booked this one too early, back…

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1 Week in Barcelona

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1 Week in Barcelona

I don't know if Barcelona will continue to be part of Spain or not (neutral on the topic), but what I know is that Barcelona is a great city that…

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Kalidonia Nature Trail

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Kalidonia Nature Trail

Last month, I found myself in Troodos square at the mountainous part of Cyprus. It was not my first time there (actually I usually go twice a year), but that…

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The Best London Views

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The Best London Views

No visit to London is complete without a London view from above. The good news is that you don't always need to spend a fortune. Do you want to learn…

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Travelling is the best remedy (literally and metaphorically)

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Travelling is the best remedy (literally and metaphorically)

Every day many people travel. Let it be for business, for studies, for leisure… The list is endless. For them travel is their living (business), their future (studies) or their…

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3 Days in Warwickshire and West Midlands

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3 Days in Warwickshire and West Midlands

Today I am in Stratford-Upon-Avon! It's past 8, and Christos and I are waiting for a table to eat dinner! (A busy restaurant in the middle of a motorway)! Never…

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A beginner’s guide to cruises

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A beginner’s guide to cruises

Are you planning to book/take your first cruise on a luxury cruise ship anytime soon? Is it one of those flight and cruise packages? Then this guide is for you!…

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1 Week in Western Mediterranean

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1 Week in Western Mediterranean

Hello, everyone! This is my first diary. As you will notice with a first glance, it looks like an itinerary. That's true! You can also use it as a guide…

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Welcome to Dubai! Over the next few weeks, I wil Welcome to Dubai!
 
Over the next few weeks, I will take you with me on my last big trip since the start of the pandemic. I have already shared the trip highlights on stories and you can re-watch them if you go to my profile.
 
Also, I have recently published on the blog the itinerary we followed along with lots of useful tips for planning a trip to the UEA. Find it in the link in bio.
Thanks to everyone who tuned in for this short tou Thanks to everyone who tuned in for this short tour of Riga. Leave a comment of your favourite emoji (or anything else you want) if you liked it, and keep an eye for more posts on Empnefsys & Travel.⁠⠀

* Check the link in bio to see from where the second photo was taken
This is Rundāle Palace. It is a baroque style pal This is Rundāle Palace. It is a baroque style palace in Latvia built in the 18th century and used to belong to the Dukes of Courland. After experiencing serious damage during the Latvian War of Independence during the early 20th century, the palace has been restored and converted to a museum. ⁠⠀
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Swipe to see:⁠⠀
> a photo of our guides in baroque costumes,⁠⠀
> the wall decorations of the White Room (the ballroom), ⁠⠀
> some engraved roses on the wall in the Rose Room⁠⠀
> a glimpse of the ceiling paintings⁠
> the detailed design of a hand fan ⁠⠀
> the autumn/winter version of the palace's gardens⁠⠀
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@rundalespils @enjoylatvia⁠
Another beautiful place we visited was Abgunstes M Another beautiful place we visited was Abgunstes Manor. ⁠⠀
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Abgunstes Manor is a restored building just one and a half hours away from Riga. There we had a photo printing workshop and a tour around the manor. 

At the manor, visitors have the change to book photoshoots, have their weddings, enjoy short excursions in their unique rooms or even play an escape room game.⁠⠀
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