The Travel Lifer

A travel lifers blog from one obsessed travel addict to many others

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I honestly believe the only thing that will ever make you happy, have a great time, exceptional memories, meet the greatest people, become inspired and a more open minded, accepting and loving person is Travel,  for me there is nothing else that does what it can to a person!

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These are just some of my favorite “wow” mouth dropping moments from my mesmerizing and very memorable road trip from The Netherlands to Valencia, Spain where I got to explore the most amazing places that I hadn't seen before, and managed to experience the most fantastic cultures, traditions while meeting some brilliant people and having the pleasure of having amazing views! These particular fantastic moments and views were taken while taking in the brilliant views of  the City of Arts and Sciences, on a sunny and gorgeous day out in Valencia. I fully recommend going to the brilliant  multi cultural city of Valencia where the Old Meets the New perfectly, where everyone is pretty friendly, where you can have great food / drinks and experience the most amazing sights, while having decent weather most of the time. You must visit the City of Arts and Sciences to as it is a fantastic area which has some amazing walks along the river there, while also sporting some fantastic new and innovative complexes and gardens, and some very captivating views. If any of you fellow travel addicts are thinking of going to Valencia soon, I will be more than happy to provide some of my tips on where to go from the amazing places that I have seen. 

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For most people its never just the destination that makes the perfect travel adventure and memories, its your attitude to everything and everyone, its about the fantastic people you meet, travel and hang out with, its what you do there and lastly its your general feelings and emotions that you have experienced!

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Here are some of my favorite snap shots and panoramic shots  from my recent amazing break to the Cote D’Azur and Monaco of the beautiful and unique Antibes which is my favorite destination on the Cote D’Azur, which leaves me in awe and of which is a place that for the past few times I have been there  leaves me in wonder of its stillness and beauty. Luckily besides the summer its not a massive hot spot for tourists, which is far better with their mostly being locals around this beautiful town, which I love as I hate having to many people around all the time which for me ruins my ability to experience somewhere if I can't really move around to much, and you get a very local atmosphere here in general which for me is perfect. Along with its fantastic and captivating views of the coast, alps and harbor views, there are of course some beautiful beaches to go to there in the summer to and a gorgeous fort like building on a small island near to the harbor to, there is also the stunning old town which has unique cafes/ restaurants, little independent shops  and the most stunning alleys / side streets to explore and there is also a fantastic market there to, and some pretty little squares perfect for a day of relaxing and taking in the atmosphere. There is also the new town area where you have the main bus and train station, and a range of chain and independent shops to, and different cafes and restaurants. If you have time I also suggest taking in some coastal walks. This fantastic place is in between Nice and Cannes, which it has very good transport links to, and its close to some beautiful inland villages and towns which there are decent transport links to.  If you would like to go to this fantastic must see destination, feel free to ask me for any tips or suggestions for a trip Antibes.

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Here are some more of my favorite photos of Ventmiglia, Italy  from my fantastic trip that I recently got back from where I travelled around Monaco, Cote d’Azur and to Italy. These pictures that I love which were taken on the most beautiful and clear day out, by the waterfront areas of a fantastic river and coastal area which divides up both the old town and the new area of  Ventmiglia to. This town when you first arrive does look rough and ready, however the scenery when you start walking around of the nature is beautiful, also I spent some time enjoying eating a range of cakes and pastries from two fantastic patisseries. There is definitely a charm here, and it was very peaceful which is something I love as I hate a lot of noise most of the time, its the perfect place to go for the day which is conveniently located next to the French border and has very easy transport access, to other areas in Italy, to France and Monaco. There is also a fantastic view of the alps from this town. 

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The more I travel, the more appreciation, respect and love I have for nature, beauty, different cultures, different destinations, religions, traditions and for most people from around the world.

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My advice is at least once in your life you have to do a group tour of a country or continent that you know nothing about but would like to see, with people who you have never met before and to just be open and up for everything that will be on that new adventure, be brave and do it and embrace your inner wanderlust! If you do you will become a  worldly travel addict and your going to make lifetime memories with the most amazing people, and while on this adventure you will feel completely relaxed and happy while forgetting all your worries and just being present in life!

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Here are some of my favorite moments and holiday pictures, from my recent amazing break where I went to visit a friend in Monaco and so we spent time in what in my opinion has got to be the best country in Europe while also having a fantastic time traveling around different nearby cities and towns in the Cote d’Azur and in Italy. Monaco is a perfect place, its beautiful, full of character and the country generally has everything sorted out in terms of their lifestyle, economy etc. While your here you will realize how nice the locals are, feel the richness of the country, will be stunned by the beautiful views and by Monte Carlo itself, its perfectly clean, it will also give you a sense of safety that nowhere else in Europe I can imagine besides Switzerland can give you and the transport is great. I have been lucky enough to go to this splendid country a few times before to, and I will admit I am head over heels in love with this country, it is the best country in Europe for me and you will definitely feel that if you visit there!  Any fellow travel addicts must go here and if you need any advice on where to go just ask me. These pictures were taken by Monte Carlo Casino which is a must see in Monaco and of a beautiful sunset I was lucky enough to have a “wow moment” while experiencing on the border to Monaco!

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A goal I have, is when I'm elderly that I can honestly tell people I love and care for, the most interesting stories of the amazing memories and experiences I have had, and of the interesting people I have met, to really to be able to say that I have lived a phenomenal life and that I have no regrets. I don't care and never will about having expensive material objects, or about dedicating my life to a office/ corporate based career for example,  I just want to live the best and most interesting wanderlust life I can

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The only way we will see an end to racism\ discrimination is when everyone around the world at somepoint hopefully soon will  not notice, judge or care about someone’s race, nationality, sexuality, religion etc. All everyone should care about is someone’s personality (are they a nice, caring, loyal, kind and open minded person) that is actually all that should matter, everything else about someone doesn’t matter that’s the only aspect of someone that is important! It’s like when your a child and all you care about is, is this person fun to be around and do I get on well with them\ like them.

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Lets develop more interesting and beautiful conversations everyday, why cant we talk about our passions, loves, feelings, amazing experiences and ideas  we have or had with everyone as much as possible and break that mould of talking about boring work days, being tired etc, live every moment with everyone you meet to the fullest and think god that was a fascinating conversation!

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Why does someones home have to be one specific place, I believe your home is wherever you love and feel comfortable  that you have traveled to or  lived, whether you were somewhere for a day or years,  it can be a long or short list, its a personal feeling

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When people who shall remain nameless who have said to me I hate travel its a waste of money and effort, I say how you can hate something that improves your health and your life, and how can you just be born and live for the rest of your life in the same place with the same daily unchanged routine never traveling or going anywhere. When the world is your oyster there are so many places and things to do outside of your comfort zone bubble. To these types of people I say be brave! be different! try everything! See new places and experience as much as you can! Have a good life story to tell!

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Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.- Mark Twain

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Is there anything better than chocolate people say, I say yes travel and going into the unknown is better, chocolate or material objects will make me happy for a moment while travel memories will last a lifetime!

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This town which is the amazing hotspot small area of Byron Bay,  I can honestly say is my favorite place on earth I've only been there twice, but I had just completely fell in utter love with this place and its culture and people! I have never felt so happy and welcome in a place before, and someday my dream that I think of everyday is to never leave this place and live there permanently! This paradise is off the beaten track  while still being only an hour or so drive away from the bustling Surfers Paradise/ Gold Coast and being right next to the Queensland border,  as its kind of this beautiful hidden treasure, which is a oasis of calm and tranquility where their are very relaxed locals. Its also a fully international but still local area with unique restaurants and bars, also shops with items and staff who work in these establishments from all over the world.   So there are always international and local people who descend on this little town. In Auz and outside of Australia many people will know this little area for its beautiful scenery and  charming atmosphere which is probably the most peaceful, happy and calm place you will ever visit. With pretty perfect all year round  weather and its a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everywhere else. Not only do you have the perfect beaches and beach bars/ cafes, there are also gorgeous scenic walks, perfect scenery, and there are some very famous music and art festivals that take place here. I can only describe it as having a Woodstock like and surfer vibe, and I would call it the jewel of New South Wales and Australia, you must visit if you haven't been! 

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I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.

Martin Luther King Jr