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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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Travel information for island hopping & backpacking the real Canary Islands

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My motivation to share travel information for island hopping and backpacking in the Canary Islands   People from Europe sometimes…

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Posted in: Canary Islands, Destinations, Spain Filed under: Backpacking, Budget Travel, Flashpacking, Island Hopping, Support Local Population
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Christmas Nostalgia

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Christmas Memories & Parents´ Love Selling the christmas trees Christmas reminds me of my parents working together to earn some…

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Solo female travel by a former dive instructor who has been working abroad for over 2 decades. Travel blog & You Tube channel with focus on sustainable tourism and eco friendly traveling.

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    YouTube Video VVVud0dBczM3Z3ZCRC0taEMtNFAxMmlBLjR6bHJXa1BERi1R Have you ever been to Cordoba in Spain ro visit the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral? At this place in Spain a grand 16th-century Renaissance cathedral was built right in the absolute middle of a massive 8th-century Islamic mosque?​Today, I am stepping inside the world-famous Mezquita—the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Standing under the endless forest of iconic red-and-white striped stone arches is one of those travel moments that honestly gives you instant goosebumps. Layers of Islamic and Christian history are literally built on top of each other here, making it one of the most architecturally unique and visually stunning places I have ever explored on my solo travels. 9 ​The absolute highlight? Walking from the dimly lit, solemn prayer hall of the ancient mosque right into the bright, soaring, gold-trimmed main altar of the cathedral section. Seeing those two completely different worlds collide under one single roof is mind-blowing.​📸 QUICK TRAVEL TIP: If you want to experience the Mezquita without the crazy tourist crowds, you can actually enter completely for free from Monday to Saturday between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM! It is a silent visit hour (no large tour groups allowed), which lets you experience the incredible scale of the arches in total peace.​🏰 GOOD TO KNOW: Regular tickets cost around €15,- if you miss the early morning free slot. Make sure to stroll through the beautiful Patio de los Naranjos (the orange grove courtyard) outside before you head in—the scent of the orange trees and the view of the massive bell tower framing the sky is spectacular! Drop a comment if this architectural wonder is on your travel bucket list!​#mezquita #MezquitaCordoba #MosqueCathedral #mezquitacatedral #cathedralcatholic #cathedral #cordobaespaña #córdoba #cordoba #Andalusia #CordobaSpain #VisitSpain #travelspain #historicarchitecture​🎟️ PLANNING YOUR CORDOBA ADVENTURE?​Grab the best city passes, boat cruises, and skip-the-line tickets for your trip here.​👉 You need to copy and paste this link in your browser:https://www.getyourguide.com/en-gb/cordoba-l429/?partner_id=M5CWGCB&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=YouTube​(Disclosure: As a GetYourGuide affiliate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting my channel!)
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