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Weekend in Saint-Raphaël (France)
I think I can congratulate myself on the choice of dates and destinations because as soon as I go somewhere, the situation improves at the right time. We didn’t know, when booking the flight to Paris, whether we’d be allowed to exceed the 10km travel limit, but we just had to wait a few days, until we’d isolated a bit, for all of France to open up. Having deliberately chosen a weekday to travel, I’m surprised to see that the TGV from Paris to Saint-Raphaël is full all the way to Marseille. Usually, we wear cloth masks, but we’ve finally upgraded to FFP2 masks for public transport. To avoid a…
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Where to get a PCR Covid test in Tirana (Albania)? Address & Prices
Back in Tirana (Albania) 72 hours before our flight to France, we set out to find a lab to get our mandatory PCR test. How to find a lab offering PCR tests? The time when it was a hassle to find out how to get tested (like in Rome last December) seems to be over. I simply typed “pcr test” into Google Maps, which displayed several results. Google Maps is very powerful; if “pcr test” doesn’t match any category in its database, it searches for the information in user reviews or even on the websites of the businesses it lists. To choose from the handful of results, I did the…
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Back to Tirana (Albania) & COVID-19 PCR Test
From Vlorë, we take a bus for 500LEK/person to Tirana. The ride takes 2h30 I think (I fell asleep so I can’t really tell). We get dropped off at the South Terminal and a taxi takes us to our hotel in downtown Tirana. Our other accommodations in Tirana were off the beaten path, so we’re thrilled to have a hotel right in the city center this time, as it lets us reach even more restaurants and enjoy more of the vibe. The cafés are always packed, and Albanians, a bit like Turks, love spending hours at the café. JB is a bit stressed because we need to get a PCR…
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Berat (Albania): the city of a thousand windows listed as a UNESCO heritage site
After Gjirokastra, today we visit another UNESCO-listed city in Albania. We walked through it too quickly last time and didn’t get to enjoy its charm. Part 1: Travel JournalPart 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Journal The road between Gjirokastra and Berat is gorgeous, but I just can’t focus on the beauty of the mountains hidden in the mist, the valleys that reveal themselves around a bend, the crystal-clear river winding and disappearing… My mind is in Thailand, and I can’t live in the present moment. Ever since we decided to go to Thailand mid-May, planning the trip has been taking up a lot of our time. Bad news pours…
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Gjirokastra (Albania): a city frozen in time
From Vlorë, we take a 3-day mini road trip to spend more time in the cities we just skimmed through last time. Gjirokastra, a UNESCO World Heritage site with its beautiful Ottoman houses, really impressed me last time, and I absolutely had to go back. Part 1: Travel JournalPart 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Journal Remember, last time we couldn’t get in because the old town was under construction. This time, we come from the other side, and despite the steep streets, our automatic car held up. Here’s the route we recommend. Don’t go into the small streets; there won’t be enough room if you meet a car coming…
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Vlorë (Albania): The Sweet Life in a Seaside Resort
During our mini road trip in Albania, we passed through Vlorë and I immediately fell in love with this seaside resort. We spent a night in an Airbnb we’d spotted (to check the internet connection & the heating, which were the two criteria we wanted to validate before a longer stay) and then we were set for 3 weeks by the sea. Part 1: Travel JournalPart 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Journal Bus Tirana – Vlorë There’s a bus from the South Terminal (Google Maps link) to Vlorë every 30 minutes. From our place, we paid 700 LEK for a taxi to get to the terminal. The taxi drivers…
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Our Suitcases
A good practice is to take a photo of the suitcases you check in. That way, if they get lost, it will be much easier to describe them accurately. On top of that, they each have a Airtag that allows us to locate them. JB’s Suitcase Brand: Samsonite Model: Paradiver Light 79 Dimensions: 79 x 31 x 44 cm Anh’s Suitcase Brand: Samsonite Model: Quadrix 68 Color: Black Dimensions: 68 x 46 x 28 cm Anh’s Old Suitcase Brand: Samsonite Model: Bright Lite 2.0 Color: Ivory Dimensions: 55 x 33 x 27 cm
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Paula’s Choice France discount code €7.50
I recently ordered from Paula’s Choice France, who offered me a referral deal. Get €7.50 off your first order over €25. If you place an order, I’ll receive a gift. Everyone wins! Get €7.50 off at Paula’s Choice France by clicking this link My favorite Paula’s Choice products: 10% Azelaic Acid Booster : Fades dark spots, calms skin, and reduces discoloration left by breakouts. Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant : Daily leave-on exfoliating lotion. Removes dead skin cells and fights blackheads and blemishes. Also available in a travel size to try for 3 weeks. Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment : A powerful treatment with 1% retinol to firm skin, fade…
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Yupwego review: the ideal travel insurance for digital nomads? + promo code -5%
💡 Tip: get -5% off your Yupwego travel insurance with the promo code TDM5. Click here to claim it. Although we are employees of our own French company and contribute to the French national health insurance fund, we still need to take out private travel insurance. Indeed, as soon as you go abroad, any reimbursement from the French healthcare system (CPAM) will only be considered on a case-by-case basis, at a flat rate, and after you’ve paid the costs upfront… In an emergency, the national health insurance won’t be much help. We were first insured by Chapka. We were very happy with their services and all our medical expenses were…
