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🇩🇪 german girl based in belgium 🇧🇪
🧇 local lifestyle & endless trips ✈️
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Save this reel for your trip to Kotor, Montenegro 🇲🇪

Kotor totally surprised me. Like, how is this place real?! ⛰️✨ Mountains diving into the sea, a medieval old town that feels like a movie set, and more cats than people (almost) 🐾

The cats are kinda iconic here. Sailors brought them ages ago to deal with rats, and now they basically run the place. There’s even a cat museum… I’m obsessed 🐱

The old town is full of winding alleys, hidden courtyards, and Venetian vibes 🏛️ Every corner is insanely photogenic, and the whole place just feels like it’s holding centuries of stories.

Kotor might be small, but it’s packed with charm, history, and a whole lot of cat energy 🐈

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Montenegro travel | Top things to do in Europe | Underrated destinations taken in Kotor, Montenegro by @map.of.the.lens

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a year ago

✨ 24h in Ljubljana itinerary ✨

🌅 Go for a morning stroll to have breakfast in one of the restaurants along the river.

🍎 Visit the Ljubljana Central Market in the center to get yourself some fresh fruits, veggies, flowers and handmade goods. You can even get milk from a vending machine!

⛪ After that you continue to Katedrala Sv. Nikolaj and admire the baroque style of this building, which is over 300 years old.

🌉 Just before lunch you cross the Triple Bridge "Tromostovje" to arrive at Prešeren Square "Prešernov trg". From there you will also see the castle in the distance. Important sights here are the church "Frančiškanska cerkev Marijinega oznanjenja" and the City Model of Ljubljana.

🥪 After that it's time for lunch which you can get along Vegafest for example. There are various cafes and restaurants!

🚶 To better digest you go for another city stroll through the rest of the city center. You can go souvenir shopping in the various little shops with a lot of handcrafted goods.

🏰 Of course, you can't miss the castle on your trip in Ljubljana. From the center you can reach the castle in around 20/30 minutes. It's not far but the hill is a little steep so be sure to wear good shoes and clothes and take your time. Alternatively they also offer a Ljubljana Castle Funicular. After arriving uphill you can do a castle tour or you just enjoy the view, it's up to you! ❤️

🥯 As the afternoon wears on, you're probably starting to get hungry again, so how about a snack?

🛍 You can either decide to keep shopping or have another stroll through the rest of the little alleys.

🍝 Dinner time is sneaking in and you might wanna try some typical Slovenian dish.

🛏 This concludes my recommendations for 24h in Ljubljana. I hope this helps you get and you can use some of my tips for your own Ljubljana trip!

Have you ever been to Ljubljana? What are your recommendations? Share them in the comments below ❤️👇

Ljubljana | budget travel | 24h | itinerary taken in Ljubljana, Slovenija by @map.of.the.lens

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3 years ago

Which one would you try first? 🇻🇳

Mention Vietnamese food and 90% of people immediately think of Phở.
While Phở is amazing, it’s only the tip of the iceberg! Vietnamese cuisine is one of the most diverse, fresh, and texture-rich food cultures in the world, from street-side Bánh Mì to bubbling communal hotpots.

Which of these non-Phở dishes is on your bucket list? Tell me below! 👇

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Vietnamese Food | Street Food Vietnam | Beyond Pho | Vietnam Eats | Banh Mi | Vietnamese Hotpot | Asian Food Culture | Food Travel | Vietnam Travel Tips | Southeast Asia Food taken in Vietnam by @map.of.the.lens

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7 days ago

Standing on the edge of Europe, where 250-meter vertical limestone cliffs drop straight into the Mediterranean Sea, watching the sky turn into gold. Dingli Cliffs is easily one of the most serene and breathless spots on Malta. Nothing quite compares to watching the sun dip past the horizon here. Just quiet winds, endless water, and a front-row seat to nature's daily finale. If you ever visit Malta, make sure you don't skip this view 🌅✨

Dingli Cliffs | Malta sunset | Visit Malta | Golden Hour | Mediterranean Views taken in Malta by @map.of.the.lens

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13 days ago

Pauses aren't a luxury, they are essential. 🌸

In Japan, there’s a concept called Ma (間), the beauty of empty space, silence, and the pause between moments. It’s in these quiet spaces that we find balance again.

Just sitting by the water, soaking in the stillness, and reconnecting with the moment ⛩️✨

How do you like to recharge your mind?

This place by the river is in Amanohashidate 💖 An amazing daytrip from Kyoto!

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amanohashidate | kyoto | japan | japantravel | visitjapan | japanvibes | explorejapan | kyototravel | kyototrip | discoverjapan taken in Amanohashidate by @map.of.the.lens

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21 days ago

No calls, no mails, no stress—just this. 🌊🛶✨

There is something truly magical about gliding through the tranquil waters of Vietnam, surrounded by towering limestone karsts and the gentle sound of the sea. Out here, time slows down, the endless notifications fade away, and all that's left is pure peace.

Sometimes, the best way to reconnect with yourself is to completely disconnect from the rest of the world. No rush, no deadlines, just floating through paradise and taking in every single breath of fresh air.

If your mind has been feeling cluttered lately, consider this your gentle reminder to pause, take a break, and go where you feel most alive. 🌿⛰️

Have you ever visited Cat Ba Island? Let me know in the comments! 👇

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vietnam travel guide | halong bay cruise | lan ha bay vietnam | southeast asia travel | hidden gems vietnam | aesthetic travel reels | disconnect to reconnect | slow travel movement | peaceful nature spots | wanderlust bucket list | limestone karsts vietnam | boat tour experience | tropical ocean vibes | nature photography travel | off the beaten path asia | taken in Cát Bà Island by @map.of.the.lens

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25 days ago

There’s just something about Japan in November that is impossible to compare 🍁🇯🇵

I’ve been lucky enough to experience autumn here twice now, and somehow I still can’t get enough of it. The colours are absolutely beautiful, everything feels a little more magical, and the weather is honestly perfect. Not freezing yet, but cool enough for cardigans, cute autumn outfits and spending way too much time trying all the cozy little cafés ☕️🍂

I just love it here so much. No matter how many places I visit, Japan keeps being my absolute favourite travel destination. And I already know I’ll want to come back again and again 🥹🤎

Have you been to Japan? Tell me your thoughts ✨️

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Japan in November | Japan autumn | Japan travel | autumn in Japan | Japan itinerary | Japan trip | fall foliage Japan | Japan travel tips | November in Japan | Japan cafés taken in Japan by @map.of.the.lens

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a month ago

They say a bike ride solves everything, and after exploring Viet Hai, I think they might be right. 🚲✨

This tiny village is completely hidden inside Cat Ba National Park, surrounded by limestone mountains and thick jungle. ⛰️🌿 Because it’s so isolated, you actually won’t find any regular cars here. Everyone gets around by bicycle, which makes it incredibly quiet and peaceful. 🚲💨

The village focus is on being eco-friendly through sustainable farming and protecting the nature around it. 🌾💚 Riding through this green valley was the perfect mental health reset and easily one of the most relaxing moments of my entire trip. 🧠🧘‍♀️

If you are planning a trip to Vietnam, you absolutely have to add a stop here. 🇻🇳📌 SAVE this post for your itinerary!

Have you ever visited a place that felt totally removed from the busy modern world? Let me know in the comments! 👇💬

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vietnam | viethai | catba | travelvietnam | bikeride | mentalhealthbreak | ecovillage | travelreels | naturelovers | hiddenbeauty taken in Cát Bà Island by @map.of.the.lens

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a month ago

Everything feels magical when autumn paints Japan. Moments among maples, sparkling water, and nostalgic trains, pure MOMIJIGARI (autumn leaf hunting) vibes! Who else has wanderlust?

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| Autumn | Japan | Travel | Foliage | Nostalgia | Adventure | Nature | Serenity | Explore | Culture | Memories | Scenic | Koyo | Kyoto | Journey | taken in Japan by @map.of.the.lens

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a month ago

Honestly, videos will never truly capture what it felt like to stand right here in this exact second. The air was warm, the coast was glowing, and for a few minutes, everything was completely silent (except for the waves of course). Keeping this core memory forever. Thank you for this one, Cyprus. 💌

Have you ever been to Cypurs?

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CyprusSunset | CyprusTravel | MediterraneanVibes | GoldenHourMagic | SunsetLovers | TravelReels | SeaSunset | VisitCyprus | OneTakeReel | AestheticTravel taken in Cyprus by @map.of.the.lens

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a month ago

Back to Malta, without a doubt. Who’s coming? 🌊

Where are you going?

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wanderlust | travel bucket list | one way ticket | boat trip | summer escape | island vibes | sea horizon | outdoor aesthetic taken in Malta by @map.of.the.lens

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2 months ago

I honestly think islands run on their own concept of time. Somewhere between that first quiet morning coffee facing the ocean and the exact moment the sky turns a dusty shade of pink, you completely lose track of what day it is. No schedules, no noise, just the rhythm of the waves and a warm breeze that feels like a long-overdue reset.

Sometimes you have to travel all the way to the edge of the map just to find your way back to yourself. This summer is officially core-memory status 🌴✨

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Island energy | slow living | tropical escape | core memory | island breeze | ocean therapy | travel diary | warm light | golden hour | paradise found taken in Malta by @map.of.the.lens

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2 months ago