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I'm a former scuba dive instructor with working abroad experience in Europe, Caribbean, Maldives, Australia & New Zealand, and solo female travel experience in Egypt, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Macaronesia, and more. The focus of this conscious travel blog is on eco-friendly & sustainable tourism, ocean conservation, and supporting local people. I'm on the road since 2006 and love veggie food :-)

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3 small electronics for solo travel or working abroad

Travel Electronics Packing List: What small electrical devices to pack for solo travel, long term travel or working abroad

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After receiving some nice feedback about the post ‘In my dive travel bag as a female scuba diver’, and the…

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Posted in: Dive & Travel, Female Solo Travel, Lifestyle, Packing List, Work Abroad Filed under: Backpacking, Dive Travel Luggage, Flashpacking, Solo Female Travel, Splashpacking Tips, Travel Tips
The botanical garden in Funchal on Madeira

Botanical Garden & Monte Palace Tropical Gardens in Funchal on Madeira

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In my previous travel blog post, you could read about my first days in Funchal on Madeira. This post is…

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Posted in: Destinations, Madeira & Porto Santo Island, Portugal Filed under: Atlantic Ocean, Budget Travel, Flashpacking, Island Hopping, Macaronesia, Sustainable Travel Activities, Travel Tips
Triangle house in the botanical garden in Funchal

Splashpacker Travel Blog 25 – First days in Funchal on Madeira during coronavirus

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So here I am, on the road again! Chronologically, the Splashpacker travel blog might get a bit confusing. During the…

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Posted in: 2020, Destinations, Female Solo Travel, Madeira & Porto Santo Island, Portugal, Splashpacker Travel Blog Filed under: Atlantic Ocean, Flashpacking, Island Hopping, Macaronesia, Solo Female Travel
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Splashpacker Dive Travel Blog 7 – My return to Veligandu Island Resort on the Maldives

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  In my previous dive travel blog update, you could read how I stayed much longer than planned on the…

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Posted in: 2018, Destinations, Female Solo Travel, Maldives, Splashpacker Travel Blog Filed under: Flashpacking, Indian Ocean, Island Hopping, Scuba Destinations, Solo Female Travel
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Female Travel Packing List for Scuba Diving Holidays & Solo Travel

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Female Scuba Diving Travel Tips

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Posted in: Dive & Travel, Female Solo Travel, Packing List Filed under: Backpacking, Budget Travel, Dive Travel Luggage, Eco Conscious, Eco-Friendly Travel, Flashpacking, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving Travel Bag, Solo Female Travel, Splashpacking Tips, Travel Tips
Ready for my scuba dive at Mushroom Rock dive site

Splashpacker Travel Blog 6 – a long stay & travel the Phi Phi Islands

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    In the previous Splashpacker travel blog update, you could read how I send my scuba diving gear back…

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Posted in: 2018, Female Solo Travel, Splashpacker Travel Blog Filed under: Andaman Sea, Backpacking, Budget Travel, Island Hopping, Scuba Destinations, Solo Female Travel, Support Local Population
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Scuba Diving on Porto Santo Island, Madeira Archipelago, Portugal

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After a too-long break from scuba diving and travelling, I finally pick up my ´Splashpacker bag´ again to go scuba…

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Posted in: Destinations, Dive & Travel, Madeira & Porto Santo Island, Portugal, Scuba Dive Centres Filed under: Atlantic Ocean, Dive Information, Flashpacking, Scuba Destinations, Scuba Diving, Support Local Population, Wreck Diving

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    YouTube Video VVVud0dBczM3Z3ZCRC0taEMtNFAxMmlBLm9ZUmJlbEpFdERn Welcome to my short video series of Palacio de Las Dueñas in Seville. The 15th-century masterpiece features Gothic, Renaissance, and Mudéjar (Spanish Moorish) styles in nobiliary architecture, design, and arts. It houses over 1400 pieces of art. You can also experience the Andalusian-style courtyards (patios) and gardens here. You can say it houses a botanical garden too, with over 7000 plants. Here is the link to book your entrance ticket to Palacio de Las Dueñas in Seville, Spain:https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/palacio-de-las-duenas-l8526/?partner_id=M5CWGCB&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=YouTube(I earn a small commission on your purchase through the above link to Palacio de Las Dueñas)Sometimes, the Andalucian palace house Palacio de Las Dueñas is also referred to as Casa de las Dueñas. Here is a little history of Palacio de Las Dueñas in Andalusia, Southern Spain, and how it became part of the House of Alba.Originally, the palatial mansion was owned by the Pineda family. It was named after the 1248 monastery Santa Mará de Las Dueñas. The nuns living in this monastery served the queens of Castilla, St. Ferdinand, and Alfonso X, the Wise. Juan de Pineda was kept prisoner by the Moors. At this time, the Pineda family was struggling financially. They sold Palacio de Las Dueñas to Lady Catalina de Ribera in 1496. Her granddaughter married the 6th Duke of Alba. And so in 1612, the palace house became part of the House of Alba estate.Some interesting facts and things to see about Casa or Palacio de Las Dueñas include:
- The saddle of Eugénie de Montijo, the Empress of France and wife of Napoleon III
- It's the birthplace of the famous Spanish poet Antonio Machado
- Eugénie de Montijo said: "The Spanish sun has never hurt my eyes".Palacio de Las Dueñas is located in the Santa Catalina district in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.In the second part of the short video series, you can see Santa Justa Garden, which is like a botanical garden.#sevilla #sevillespain #historicallandmark #garden
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#artisticheritage #historicarchitecture #renaissance #spain
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