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Rob

P.S. Definitely check out the cities of Ohrid, Bitola and Prilep next time. Also the wine region around the town of Veles is to die for!

whereisnoodles

I love hearing about new destinations! I’ve never considered Skopje before but your post has inspired me!

The Perpetual Tourists

I am headed to Plovdiv next month and may just have to make a stop here in Bucharest. Looks very interesting. I appreciate your pictures and descriptions. That church is verrrry different from any I have been seeing in Poland/Croatia/Italy. Great post

Nicole

Looks beautiful! I have never been there, but it looks and sounds like a place worth visiting!

Liesbeth

Looks like a great destination! It’s one of those you never put on your list until you kinda just stumble up on them 🙂

Francia Benson

I have never before of that place. It seems so fun and interesting. What I admire is your determination, so many hours in bus and train to get there. You definitely have the travel bug. I like your writing style.

Sarah from Tales From a Fork

Thanks so much for including my post to Where to Eat in Prague. This guide has seriously got EVERYTHING you need to know. Wish I saw before I went! Well I’ll be back again and using this.

Pam @ Skinny chick travelling

I found Duolingo to be to messy for me 🙁 I might try it again. Found so many new websites so waitin for time and energy to start and see which one is good. I’m struggling to pick up Spanish, which I mostly understand basic convo but need to learn how to speak and don’t know why it’s been so hard 😀 I also need it for Central America

Yvonne

Damn, this sounds too good to be true – I miss Brazil terribly! Im so sad Im in the middle of my exams – I would love to go there!
Tell me, if you go for it 🙂

DrifterHannah

Wow, I never knew about this! Definitely something to keep an eye on. Thanks for posting!

Serendipity Tess

Jeeeepers…this is an amazing fare!! Wish I could go :((((( I have noted down HolidayPirates.com as I’ve never heard of the website before – who knows? I may be lucky and find some amazing fares myself :))

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Roberta

Great post. Thanks for sharing. I got really interested and you are right when you say there is more than just Stockholm to visit in Sweden!:)

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ERin

Love the flying app! I think I will be downloading it 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

Shatia

There are so many travel apps out there that it can be overwhelming to pick one. I’m definitely going to download TripIt. Thanks for sharing!

solestraveling

I can’t travel without TripIt. I have the pro-version and so worth it. Also, I love how it works Concur (I think it’s owned by Concur?) with business travel, too.

Liz

ROME2RIO IS THE BEST. I swear I spend 6 hours a day on it planning random trips hahaha. Thanks for the other suggestions too, I’m definitely going to check them out!

Kristina

Ahhh I didn’t know about a few of these apps, will be checking them out for sure on my next trip! Cheers!

Tamar

These are great apps! I use Tripit all the time but am considering using Rome2Rio and Spendee now too. Great roundup!

Candice

Love the photo’s. It makes me want to take my husbands and mine dream second honeymoon! Following you!

Stella @ Travelerette

Those photos are gorgeous! In Scandinavia I have only been to Copenhagen, but I would love to spend some time in Norway, especially in the countryside!
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Christine K

Wow, these are amazing. They compel me to go to Norway but it is so expensive. I will have to figure out how to do it frugally because these images are incredible. Thanks for putting this together.

DrifterHannah

Nice! I have a friend who runs a campsite in Norway every summer, so I have to go. This gives more incentive!!

Carla Abanes

Love the photos! I followed you and you also have nice photos!

Katie

I have not been to Norway. I really want to go to Norway! I was just doing research on hiking Pulpit Rock, definitely something to add to the bucket list!

Ona Weitnauer

Whats up! I just would like to give an enormous thumbs up for the good information you’ve got here on this post. I will be coming again to your weblog for more soon.

Anna Rosemend

Thanks for sharing list of travel apps, TripIt would be the best choice for travel apps. I have one website called “The Great Apps” where you can have so many apps along with travel.

Laura

I love reading posts about my hometown! There are definitely some spots that I want to try 🙂

Danny

I just got back from a week-long vacation in Stockholm and enjoyed my time in Sweden so much that I’m considering going back again soon. I’ll have to keep Gothenburg in mind – it looks pretty interesting! Oh, and that bilberry crumble looks absolutely delicious.
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Paige Wunder

I didn’t realize that they renamed the river! Crazy! I was in Kanchanaburi last spring for about a week total. I worked at a zoo near there for 10 days, but stayed in Kanchan before and after. I was there by chance, and during my first stay I sat at a cafe near the bridge, then saw a map that said Kwai River and it clicked. After doing some research it definitely resonated more on my second stay there. Thanks for sharing this info!

Christine

I haven’t been to Thailand in years!! I wish I had a chance to go to Bangkok during my last visit, but I guess that just means I’ll have to come back soon and check this place out!

Kristina

OK I had no idea they renamed the river, that’s hilarious… and also smart marketing, ha! I loved all your photos from this trip.

Elias

Thanks for the sensible critique. Me and my neighbor were just preparing to do a little research on this. We got a grab a book from our area library but I think I learned more from this post. I’m very glad to see such great info being shared freely out there.

Lucine

I can especially rely to those post travel lows. When im comig home, first thiong i do is always planning a new trip 🙂

Turner

We’d get along just fine.

Cami

I can relate so much, I’m studying at University now, so I can’t travel as much as I’d want.. But I love it so much that I leave every single time I can instead of going back home.. This sometimes annoys my parents, but I really can’t help myself! It’s like a drug, now, as soon as I finish my exams next stop will be Berlin, any advice?

Joy Sheehan

This is absolutely perfect because I’ve been trying to plan my next trip abroad and Iceland is a major possibility! Loving this post and the inspiration and tips that are in it!

Anisa

I don’t think I have ever tried Lithuanian food before! That potato pancake looks really good. I am going to see if I can find a Lithuanian restaurant, but if not I may have to try making them.

Kristina@maptrotting

This is a very lovely post, thanks for sharing 🙂

My favourite is ‘Šaltibarščiai’ 🙂 Everyone has a different recipe so the taste varies in different parts of Lithuania 🙂 I also love Lithuanian bread, maybe it’s because I grew up here and I am being biased, but I haven’t come across a tastier bread anywhere in the world 😀

Have you tried the pickled herring? My mum makes a layered herring dish for Christmas every year without fail. It might sound weird, but it’s so delicious. The pickled herring is layered with fried onions, carrots and mayonnaise and decorated with peas on top. It’s the top Christmas dish in my family 😀
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Syu

Hi Penelope, did you work while traveling?

Val

Lovely post! I wanna go ! Your pictures are great… sounds like a great place in SA to check out!

Nuria Vidal

This makes me want to be there right now! Heading to Colombia in March so i’ll be checking your page for more info! Pinned !

Dragana

Great post! I would really want to see Columbia after reading this 🙂 I love your photos, great work!

Fernando rivera

You are so right Brendel I love my colombia I wasn’t born there live in Canada and I tell everyone I meet to go and visit. .the food is great ..the people are freindly ..

Kristine Li

All these are new to me, though I’ve received requests of guest posts in my blog. Very interesting to read and to see the case studies you gave! Saving your post as a great resource! Thank you for putting this together 🙂
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Sarah Kim

I’m glad you’re sharing this. The more we talk about our income, the higher the industry standard will be for bloggers. I just got signed on my first 4-digit long-term project and plan on sharing income reports/ helping other bloggers get to this point!
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Sarah

Fab post full of useful information I was crying out for! SEO sharks are the worst.
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The Common Wanderer

Great post, although we’re stuck right in the middle.

In our ‘normal’ jobs, we’d never discuss our salary, however in the blogging world, we feel it’s important to discuss income to better understand the ‘going rate’ for things such as Instagram posts, sponsored posts or promoted links. That being said, we very rarely ask someone directly and rather try to gauge through various facebook or instagram groups!

We’re with you – 2017 is all about monetizing our channels (in the right way), but never for anything less that what we believe we’re worth!

Good luck
Mark and Mim x

Travelling Dany

Unfortunately until people will keep on working for free, there’s no easy way out. Honestly, brands try to just pay with products if they can, it’s up to you to convince them that it’s not enough. And tell them “no, thanks” if they offer mediocre deals. 3 or 4 posts for a product worth 20$? Are we really that desperate? Or those who go with “start by posting a premade picture with this code, if you sell X products with the code, I’ll give you one for free.” I said no, but the same brands get more and more exposure, because I keep on seeing other influencers posting their pictures. Of course they won’t feel forced to change their ways, it’s up to us to make them!
The same goes for hotel stays and such. I still have never been offered anything for free. And even if I’m Italian, my worst and most rude experiences have been with Italian hotels: sometimes they didn’t just say they were interested, but they even insulted me (true story: an hotel owner in Florence). Which is why I’m not pitching anymore Italian hotels unless they contact me with a clear explanation of what they want and what they offer. Platforms are also a big no-no for us in Italy. Buzoole offers very cheap campaigns, if even. Others like Tribe often look for influencers from AUS, UK and US. Italy is almost never considered, so we don’t really get much work from them (Tribe in particular wants you to buy products beforehand and this is beyond us because we don’t have the advertised products in Italy).
Now, as you see, things are already difficult enough. That’s why I get mad at the so called “influencers” who’d sell their soul for a tiny bracelet worth 2$ (true story). Until people won’t understand that we can monetize our account, by working hard and knowing our worth, things won’t change. It’s not the brands fault, it’s ours!

Suze - Luxury Columnist

This was a very interesting and detailed article, Penelope. I met up recently with a long-standing blogger who also does social media for clients and she said that they no longer look at number of likes and comments on Instagram but instead will only work with those that take amazing photos – so also good to know!
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Chantal @ Translating Traveler

This! This is just awesome! Finally someone that’s not afraid to talk about numbers… One of the best and most helpful posts I’ve read in a long time! Thank you 🙂

Ioanna

Thanks for this post! It’s very informative and educational for a newbie like myself.
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Boris

Thanks! You are great blogger. I like very much Rovaniemi , and also Yerevan.

Susanna

These are all great destinations! I definitely have Armenia and Romania on my list this year. I’m always hoping to find new destinations for off-the-beaten-path since I can’t stand fighting my way through crowds in over-touristy areas.
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Susanna

Thank you for sharing your story. It’s so brave to come out and write about this. I agree writing can often lead to healing. I hope this is a string in a strong healing process for you. I’m so glad the bus drivers handled this well. That would have made the difference! I’m glad to see you’ll still be traveling. hang in there!

Alok Singhal

It is always best to tell someone of anything that is weighing you down! Yours was a serious case, so makes all the more sense… and I am glad you reported!

It takes time to heal… but you were brave and did whatever you could do. Sad incident though.

Ania | Snow to Seas

I totally agree! These are all extremely photogenic and instagrammable sites in Dubai! I would love to visit each and every one. Thanks for sharing 🙂

Candy

Wow, that photo of Sheikh Zayed Mosque is amazing!

Lyndsy

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Hey Penelope! This is crazy. 🙁 I’m so sorry this has happened. But, you are so brave to share these to others. KEEP TRAVELLING! <3 I love your photos and posts! Sending you love. xoxo

orangewayfarer

Paris itself is beautiful! to find insta places in Paris is not blasphemy? 😛 just kidding. Beautiful pictures. And you look marvelous. Such an infectious happy face. This is what travel does to one!

Kelly | A Pair of Passports

Well, I’m definitely missing Paris right about now! You managed to get some incredible photos. We loved the view from Tour Montparnasse last time, but definitely need to check out the rest of these spots next time we are in Paris. Sacre Coeur is at the top of my list!

Brianna

This post is awesome!! I love knowing where I can go for great views within a city. Great for photographers, Instagram lovers and people who just love views 🙂

Jean

So many amazing and beautiful places. Makes me want to get my camera and go back to Paris!!

Sara Broers

I have never heard of this place until now. I like the fact that it’s cheap, has good eats and the buildings look amazing! The cobblestone street looks like it’s a fun place for a stroll, as well.

Julia

Hi! I stumbled upon your blog from the photographers without borders website and am currently living in southern Switzerland! I’ve been having a hard time trying to find trains that are inexpensive… I’m finding it impossible to see Switzerland by train like so many blogs I’ve read have posted! How were you able to find cheap train tickets? The funiculars are pretty cheap, but a train ticket from the south to Lausanne can run $300 round trip! Do you have any suggestions?

Wanderlust Vegans

Good coffee and beer for cheap plus lots of cool stuff to see? Sounds like Riga has all you can ask for in a city break. This is an area of Europe we haven’t explored yet so it would be a good jumping off point to see the surrounding area like you suggested.

Sonya

I love this article … so well written. Such an interesting tradition … not exactly for the squeamish (i.e. me)….

Amy Poulton - Page Traveller

Hey Penelope,

This was certainly interesting! I know it’s morbid, but I find it fascinating how different cultures around the world treat the subject of death. I’m in Oaxaca, Mexico, at the moment and festivities for the Day of the Dead are well underway. It’s a bit weird to see little kids with sugar skull facepaint, as if they’re dead, but I guess no more strange than Halloween? Haha!

Shibani

Wow!! This is a super useful guide and I literally love your pictures. I am also a sunrise lover, will remember your tips when I’ll be there.

Lisanne

Love this post! I’ve been to London very frequently but still have so much to discover!

Suze

I’m impressed at how much you packed in! I remember seeing your German castle pics on Instagram, it looked amazing. Have a wonderful 2018

Matt

WOW! I had no idea it’s so beautiful!!

George, St Petersburg Russia cruise guide

Wow! Riga is my love! When I was young, I spent many wonderful days there. Thank you!

Amy Morgan

Such gorgeous photos! It looks like an incredibly photogenic place. Love the lights in the first picture too.

Ian bannon

Thanks penelope, great read and fantastic advice on beer & bars! Going Berlin in a couple of weeks time, thanks for sharing, ian

xtine

That new pink cafe full of flowers is one I want to go to, also neals yard! thanks for this post, been to most and I can safely say theyre all beautiful. I recently went to the coloured houses and it was the best time lol.

Babeesh

Thanks so much for this! If i every get anywhere with blogging I will definitely be back! I have so much to learn, but communicating back and forth with brands seems stressful! One wrong step and suddenly no response! I’ll be sure to consult this post next time 🙂

Roy

Inspired by your blog, I have tried the Heli-Tour of Palm Jumeirah and it was wow!

Kathi

I’ve not been to Greece since I was a teenager, but I remember that friends of my parents live on Samoa- maybe it’s time to visit them! Your photos make me want to book a flight and grab my bags!!

Shivani Sharma

Wow, I love these villages and those cute cafes. There’s not even a single one which I would miss on my (future) trip to the Cotswolds. Thanks for the amazing recommendations!

Yogesh

Wow beautiful places

Kevin

While we did recently visit Moab – Loved that area – We have yet to dive into the Badlands, which according to your article and photos are so aptly named. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration to head that way!
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the Curious Pixie

Great inspo list. Uzbekistan looks very tempting!

Laura Hartley

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Really great article! In fact, one of the most clear I’ve read so far. I totally get the need for greater transparency but some of these guidelines aren’t very clear / are overkill.

What I’m most curious about is the bit concerning “product, brand or service is tagged, linked or endorsed in any way.” For example, I post a lot of flatlays and often there’ll be a product in shot that was once gifted to me in a goodie bag or something. It’s not there because I’m seeking to endorse it and it’s not mentioned in the caption. It’s just part of the photo because it’s a nice prop! If I don’t tag the brand, reference the product etc., does that mean I still need to tag it as an ad? It’s all very confusing.

When it comes to travel blogging I’d love to hear what they have to say about posting a pic of London when you’ve previously worked with Visit London, for example. If that does require disclosure then I can see travel blogger feeds becoming ad, ad, ad, which will only be more confusing (and off-putting!) for the consumer.

Some of the guidelines completely undermine the fact that good bloggers only work with brands they truly love and therefore those brands are going to crop up again and again in both a sponsored/own purchase capacity. It’s a classic case of a few people flouting the rules and ruining it for everyone else!
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Lisa

What a lovely post! I’m visiting next month so this couldn’t have come at a better time!

Darja

Ah how cool! 🙂 I haven’t been to Tallinn in almost a decade, but would love to go back one day 🙂 The Old Pharmacy sounds really exciting 🙂 A very nice inspiring post! 🙂

Jen

love this post! I’ve been considering taking myself on a lil trip to Riga and potentially Tallinn as well – this definitely made me more keen to add Tallinn to my itinerary!

Coni

NZ was so high on my list already, but now you made me not wanting to wait! Stunning photos of an amazing country! Hope I can visit soon! ❤️

Katie

This post is amazing! I’ve just come back from Vilnius and wasn’t looking for vegan food, but I did see that most things are meat or cheese centred.
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Pauline Chicart

What a wonderful post! Georgia just keeps taking my breath away, the architecture is so beautiful, I would love to visit one day! I can’t believe how high the statue is, looks higher than the buildings! The Palace, the fortress and the cathedral are just out of this world.

Josy A

Stunning post Penelope!

I have to admit the Mother of Georgia statue looks a bit like something from a sci-fi dream! It is amazing, but also sort of eerie! I already knew I want to visit Georgia for the mountains, but you have reeeeally made me want to spend time in Tbilisi too.

p.s. Narikala Fortress looks soooooo cool!

Göksu Gökay

Hi there! I really enjoyed reading this, but I am deeply sorry about your cab experience. As a female solo traveler, I remember all the times I felt uncomfortable and very scared because of just similar situations. I will be in Skopje in February for a weekend getaway and definitely will be reading this post again!

I just have a couple questions. You mentioned that it was really cold, when did you visit? It was in January I guess but just wanted to make sure. and another point, did you stay in a mixed dorm room? I usually prefer female only rooms but never stayed in a mixed one. how was your experience?

Thanks and safe travels!