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  • Taking Stock
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    Taking Stock 4 of 12 | 2021.

    Howdy, my beautiful blog lovers. It’s the 30th of April and as we said in this blog end of last month, we started a new series that is all about taking stock 3 of 12 | 2021 so without further ado, shall we …. Taking Stock April 2021 … • LEARNING: This month, I’m learning immensely about several things from how to film videos, how to edit videos to learning about making IG reels. Most people think that content creation is a walk in the park and all are rosy and glamorous but guys, let me just tell you the truth, it AIN’T! It’s hard work and more work than an…

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    If I’m going to be a mess, I might as well be a HOT MESS! UNKNOWN … Hello, my gorgeous readers. I’m glad that you visited today and also hope that you are all well wherever you are in life. As for me, I thank God that I’m doing better than yesterday, that’s more than enough to ask. Today I’ll be coming at ya’ll looking like a HOT MESS!! Today I’m coming at ya’ll in this pink look that I so much love. I love it so much for two reasons; One is that this look was the very first professional photoshoot that I did before moving to Italy. By…

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  • Castel di Tora & Colle di Tora
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    Hello my beautiful people. Today we have a travel blog on Castel di Tora & Colle di Tora. I must say that the place is spectacular! Castel di Tora: Castel di Tora is an Italian town of 278 inhabitants in Rieti province, in the Lazio region and it is located in the Turano valley. It is reflected from the north-eastern shore in Lake Turano. Guys, I am so proud that I captured that reflection photo of the mountains on the Lake with just my phone. I actually wish I had my camera along but still, the photos were amazing 👌👌. Castel di Tora is part of the club of the most beautiful villages in Italy. I did a blog on Matera…

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    Hellooo there my peeps. How’s it going over there? Well, let me just say this for the last time because I think this convo is getting a tad bit too boring. It’s still bloody cold here in Italy!!!! Now it should be spring hence getting warmer and sunnier. I guess sweet Mother Nature is still having her beauty sleep and her alarm is broken. If you know where she lives please for the sake of the entire humanity, give her a ”wake-up call” … pun intentionally intended! Aaaanyho … today we have a travel vlog on Fontana di Trevi. This is where my love story ❝APPARENTLY❞ started. Brief History of…

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  • Perfectly Imperfect
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    Hello there Gorgeous Perfectly Imperfect friend, I hope you are going well, if not take your mind off as you read through this short blog 😉 post for some feel-good Friday chat. Today’s feature is this lovely short and sweet look. It’s a simple white dress with pink strikes at the front. I matched this up with this gorgeous sling bag (same bag in THIS POST but without the tailhook) then for a casual summer vibe I wore these brown and white sandals. I love sandals a lot, if I’m not in heels, I sure am in sandals. Check out my Gladiator Sandals blogs HERE and HERE. Disclaimer: This post may include…

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    “The very first Easter taught us this: that life never ends and love never dies.” ― Kate McGahan. Hello Everyone and Happy Easter to you and your loved ones. Today I’m coming at you with this simple yet elegant white dress. I love this dress, it makes me feel like a rich aunty or a rich housewife of Hollywood, haha, lol, I wouldn’t know what a rich housewife of Hollywood feels but I hope it’s what I picture, them having the finer things in life, stress-free , shopping for clothes 24/7 and just looking all beautiful, glamed up and sassy. We all would like that, right?? Well my question is, What’s…

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  • Taking Stocks
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    Hello my lovely blog fan readers. Today I’m so excited to add a new trend to my blog page, it’s about Taking Stock! This year it’s all about growth, renovations, learning, and doing new things as well as exploring. WHAT IS TAKING STOCK? A Taking Stock Post is like a heart-to-heart chit-chat of my months’ progress. It involves making life reflections. It’s also a fun way for you and me to get better acquainted… I will be Taking Stock every last day or close to last day of the month, giving you a brief inside into how my entire month has been and what I accomplished and what I missed. Like…

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1️⃣ Plan and book in advance: Popular tourist attractions such as Colosseum & the Vatican museums can get crowded during the summer. Also, use Skip-the-Line Tickets to save time and avoid waiting in long queues.

2️⃣ 📸 If you want to take great pictures on most famous landmarks, you need to arrive super early (like before 7AM).

3️⃣ 🤳Stay vigilant against pickpockets: Keep an eye on your belongings, use a money belt or secure bag, and be cautious of your surroundings, especially in busy tourist spots such as Fontana di Trevi, Spanish steps, and public transportation. Be cautious of street peddlers, the most popular is a guy that approaches you and puts a bracelet on your wrist. First, it’s for free but then he wants you to pay for the bracelet.

4️⃣👮‍♂️Validate Your Train and Bus Tickets: When using public transportation, ALWAYS validate your tickets BEFORE boarding to avoid hefty fines.

5️⃣ 💦Bring a reusable water bottle. Rome has many public water fountains (nasoni) where you can refill your water bottle for free. Stay hydrated, especially during the hotter months.

6️⃣ 👗Be Mindful of Dress Codes: When visiting churches or religious sites, it's important to dress appropriately. BOTH men and women should cover their shoulders and knees. Carry a scarf or shawl to cover up if needed.

7️⃣ 📒Learn Basic Italian Phrases: Locals appreciate the effort, and it can make communication smoother, especially in smaller towns where English may be less commonly spoken. Learn a few basic Italian phrases, greet people with a friendly "Buongiorno" or "Buonasera."

8️⃣ 👟Wear comfortable shoes. The best way to explore Rome is by walking and you’ll walk ... A LOT!

9️⃣ 👩‍💻 Buy tickets from the official websites. The prices vary a lot.

🔟🏧Carry Cash: While credit cards are widely accepted, it's a good idea to carry some cash for smaller establishments, markets, or when traveling to more rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.

EXTRA TIP as one who lives in Italy:

👌 There are NO shoulder seasons, unless it's raining hailstones or floods 😅. So you WILL find crowds.
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