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Meltingsisters - why i choose to explore - a black girl dressed in a red dress standing on a white cliff and looking at the sea at sunset
Experiences

Why i purposely choose to explore: challenge and joy

April 26, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Why i choose to explore? How did I get into exploring? I can’t really say I grew up surrounded by...
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Late afternoon light on via Moncenisio
Europe, Italy

Corigliano d’Otranto: tale of a beautiful dormant village in Apulia

September 26, 2021 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
“It’s so sleepy here it almost feels like it has been abandoned”. By the same token though it is strikingly...
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The 19th century Mole Antonelliana towering above the city with the mountain range of the alps in the background
Europe, Italy

The elegant city of Turin: surprisingly more vibrant than imagined

September 18, 2021 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
It’s said that the elegant city of Turin is the refined “cafe culture of Trieste by day and the vibrant...
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Solo road trip in Italy, Viewpoint of porto di Portovenere and the castle
Europe, Italy

Magic in wanderlust: a solo road trip in Italy

September 1, 2021 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
My memories of past explorations come in happy snippets. The fragrant aroma of food.  The sight of vibrant natural and...
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celebrations of Hanami in Paris - a girl walking beside her bicycle as cherry blossoms and the Eiffel Towel glow in the morning light
Europe, France

Paris through my lens: happy little celebrations of Hanami

April 23, 2021 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
We have explored Paris in the Spring. Now let’s travel to Japan but at home as we celebrate Hanami. Sakura...
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Happy snippets from a lockdown wonderland: my intimate glimpse
Europe, France

Happy snippets from a lockdown wonderland: my intimate glimpse

April 13, 2021 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
I define myself as traveller and an aspiring explorer. As travel restrictions keep us grounded i look at ways to...
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secretive rue des Thermopyles - When pastel shades reminds me of an ice cream
Europe, France

Little villages of Paris: the secretive rue des Thermopyles

April 4, 2021 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
One could say invisible Paris. Or secretive Paris. Hidden Paris certainly. So as we embrace the 3rd lockdown of this...
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Little villages of Paris- a red door in the quaint square Montsouris
Europe, France, Uncategorized

Little villages of Paris: the quaint Square Montsouris

March 28, 2021 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Invisible Paris. Or hidden Paris. As you walk along these little alleyways you can easily question which town you are...
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My little Paris in blossom: ready for the photoshoot under the magnolia tree and daffodils
Europe, France

My little Paris in blossom: happy and lifting lockdown blues

March 20, 2021 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
The winter has given up we hope. It feels like we have been starved and now we must feast! The...
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One year of the Covid-19 pandemic exploring unseen paris. The iconic bench at Palais Royal garden at sunrise
Europe, France

One year of the Covid-19 pandemic: an uneasy anniversary

March 11, 2021 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
On that particular morning of March 11th 2021, the cold morning air grabs my face as i step outside my...
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2020 covid-19 Christmas_christmas tree in galleries lafayette department store
Europe, France

2020 covid-19 Christmas: Have Yourself an extra special little Christmas

January 2, 2021 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas” sang Judy Garland. And today ever more so, the more things change, the more...
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Meltingsisters - Aix en Provence a place where the magic of Provence happens - a terrace restaurant in a shaded courtyard
Europe, France

Aix-en-Provence: a place where the magic of Provence happens

August 7, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
They call it the city of Fountains. And also the city of counts. It is a place where the number...
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Happiness: Immerse in the loveliest little island of Porquerolles - view of the jagged coastline
Europe, France

Happiness: Immerse in the loveliest little island of Porquerolles

July 27, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
It’s early morning when we turn around the bent to glimpse, in the distance at the croissant shape of our...
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Picture-perfect Porquerolles island: view of the front of two houses again a bright blue sky
Europe, France

Picture-perfect Porquerolles island: the place where dreams are made

July 19, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
The Mediterranean sea. Imagine a place some call the last refuge of the French riviera. Or the last frontier. Pristine...
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Meltingsisters - Lourmarin: the warmth of the old Provence - a girl sitting at a table in a narrow lane
Europe, France

Momentous beauty of Lourmarin: the warmth of the old Provence

July 7, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
On a summer morning in Provence, France, my two mates and I did one of the things we loved best:...
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Meltingsisters - Baux de Provence hilltop provencal village - a view of the fortifications
Europe, France

Baux de Provence – a profoundly hypnotic hilltop provençal village

June 24, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
It’s 7 am when I open my eyes. The sunlight filters through the shutters and cast ethereal dancing shadows in...
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Meltingsisters - A tale of life after lockdown - a view of Paris skyline at sunset
Europe, France

A tale of life after lockdown: the unexpected gift of an introspective journey

June 10, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
I often choose to be on my own and I was fortunate enough to travel solo; However, after spending 52...
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Meltingsisters - road trip across Sicily - a girl sitting on a rock overlooking the landscape below
Europe, Sicily

Our road trip across authentic Sicily: a flaneur’s dream journey

May 27, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
We embarked on a road trip across Sicily. An island that is similar to a treasure box. A gem waiting...
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Meltingsisters - Food and street food in Sicily - cannolo
Europe, Experiences, Food, Sicily

Exquisite food and street food in Sicily: eat til you drop!

May 14, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
When people think of Sicily, they think food. Street food. Which does include food you consume standing at the counter...
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Meltingsisters - Quarantine lockdown - a lemon cake, tea pot and a cup of tea
Europe, Experiences, Food, France

Eating through quarantine lockdown: these strange and humbling Coronavirus times

May 1, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Stay home. Today is May 1st. International worker’s day. A national bank holiday in France. We are now entering day...
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Meltingsisters - Scala Dei Turchi of Sicily - a view of the chalky-white cliffs and the sea
Europe, Sicily

Scala dei Turchi of Sicily: How emerging into the ethereal cliffs begs the question of what it means to be a responsible traveller

April 20, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Sicily is a pocket full of treasures and we are barely scratching the surface. My recent trip to Scalei Dei...
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Meltingsisters - Taormina the jewel of Sicily - view of panorama
Europe, Sicily

Jewel of Sicily: what makes Taormina so unique and magical?

April 12, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
In Taormina, the rolling rhythm of the sun, the sea and Sicilian delights shape every moment. Picturesque Taormina is a...
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Meltingsisters - Unesco-listed Valley of the temples of Agrigento - the temple of concordia
Europe, Sicily

The unique Unesco-listed valley of the temples of Agrigento: the wonder of the world

April 3, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
We are in the Unesco-listed valley of the temples. Where the sacred places and the temples of the ancient world...
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Meltingsisters - Unesco-protected Noto the capital of sicilian baroque
Europe, Sicily

Unesco-protected Noto: even more spectacular baroque luxuriance

March 23, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
It’s a cloudless summer day. Imagine arriving on a sun-drenched corner of Sicily. Imagine an unspoiled place. Raucous and mass...
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Meltingsisters - Meltingsisters - Sicily’s grand canyon - a black girl sitting on the border of a natural pool
Europe, Sicily

The thrilling Laghetti di Cavagrande del Cassibile: a vibrant hike in Sicily’s grand canyon

March 15, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
It’s all about the thrill of discovery and copying locals. We have been driving for the past 30 minutes. Our...
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Meltingsisters - the volcanic city of Sicily - palm trees and the entrance to an estate home
Europe, Sicily

Catania, the volcanic city of Sicily: why the city is unlike anywhere else

March 8, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
We are at the foot of Mount Etna. In Catania. The volcanic city of Sicily is born from the ashes...
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Meltingsisters - Sicily's capital city palermo - a three-wheeled yellow lambretta on a side street
Europe, Sicily

Palermo against mafia: are fears our strongest motivators?

November 16, 2019 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Exploration for me is understanding what drives local culture. So getting to know this city first means an understanding of...
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Meltingsisters - Meltingsisters - Sicily's capital city palermo - view of the dome of palermo and the roofs
Europe, Sicily

Palermo, Sicily’s capital city: romantic yet raw and dramatic

November 8, 2019 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
I was told i would either love Sicily’s capital city or i would loathe it. Now if I am to...
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Meltingsisters - Trekking Mount Etna craters - a hill walker trekking the volcano
Europe, Sicily

Trekking Mount Etna summit and craters: even more awe-inspiring than told

October 27, 2019 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
I am fascinated by volcanoes. Ever since i was a teenager. So an encounter with Etna was more than an...
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Meltingsisters - epic canyon Gole Alcantara with two woman standing in the water
Europe, Sicily

Exploring Sicily’s epic canyon Gole Alcantara: a story of gods

October 18, 2019 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Today we are heading towards the epic canyon Gole Alcantara. The drive here seems to have taken forever. Somehow, we...
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Meltingsisters - postcard perfect Ragusa Ibla - clothelines and the city below
Europe, Sicily

Postcard perfect Ragusa ibla of Sicily: between dry stone walls and impressive ravines

October 9, 2019 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
We are on a quest to explore postcard perfect Ragusa Ibla. It is located in the remote sun-drenched region of...
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Meltingsisters - a running girl being acclaimed by a supporting crowd
Adrenaline, Europe, Experiences, Sweden

Why there is sheer magic in a marathon: an up close and personal story in Stockholm

June 12, 2019 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
“There is sheer magic in a marathon. Although the post-marathon blues are real, i know that I’m not alone with...
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Meltingsisters - a girl dressed in pink standing on the beach in laidback gothenburg
Europe, Sweden

Laidback Gothenburg and its archipelago: stroll and simply be happy

June 6, 2019 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Imagine; Imagine walking into a place where calm and traditional scandinavian culture reminds you of the true meaning of the...
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Meltingsisters-a smiling girl standing against a pink wall and two blue doors in Paris Paris is: magical Montmartre in the spring
Europe, France

Paris is: magical Montmartre in the spring

April 3, 2019 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
In our Paris series, let’s head to magical Montmartre in the spring with this photo story. So much that has...
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Melting Sisters - the origins of London's Notting Hill carnival - fierce civil rights and love
Art, Europe, Experiences, United Kingdom

The origins of London’s Notting Hill carnival: fierce civil rights and bright feathers

November 10, 2018 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
The origins of London’s Notting Hill carnival: let’s spread love. In our minds, carnival is synonymous of people dancing on...
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meltingsisters - cheverny castle of the Loire valley - girl standing by the main lawn
Europe, France

Cheverny castle of the Loire valley – stunningly french

October 23, 2018 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Cheverny castle of the Loire valley. Tintin comics made this castle very famous. Sophisticated gardens and romantic atmosphere to sit in...
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Melting Sisters - the ethereal ladies castle of the loire valley
Europe, France

Chenonceau – Pristine grandeur in France castle of ladies

October 15, 2018 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Chenonceau, the ladies castle of the Loire valley. Just imagine. Imagine as you are walking down this long alley bordered...
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Melting Sisters - view of Chambord royal castles of France - even more impressive than told
Europe, France

Chambord royal castle of France – Even more impressive than told

October 8, 2018 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Our wandering in the royal castles of the Loire valley continues with Chambord. Grabbing our rental bikes from Blois train...
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Melting Sisters - girl sitting with Blois, french castles of the loire valley in the background
Europe, France

Blois – a road trip through French castles of the Loire valley

October 5, 2018 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Where else to start our wander of the French castles of the Loire valley than in Blois! Elegant and romantic...
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Meltingsisters - an artwork on Escalera Selaron in Santa Teresa and Lapa – the heartbeat of Rio de Janeiro
Brazil, South America

Inside Santa Teresa and Lapa – the heartbeat of Rio de Janeiro

January 18, 2018 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
The barios of Santa Teresa and Lapa. Rio de Janeiro. The mere mention of this city sees a smile breaking...
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Melting sisters Rio biggest favela Rocinha
Brazil, South America

Inside Rio biggest favela Rocinha: how the culture of survival drives the community

January 11, 2018 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
17 years ago, i made my bucket list of the countries i would like to experience. Brazil is right there....
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meltingsisters_night trail running
Adrenaline, Experiences, France

Saintelyon 2017 night trail running: the exhilarating thrill of challenging myself

December 10, 2017 by MaddyMorgane 1 Comment
I get the running bug when i am 11 or 12. I start with short distance running. My teacher used...
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Meltingsisters - oslo coolest scandinavian city - breakfast spread
Europe, Norway

Oslo: how the coolest scandinavian city nurtured my mindfulness

February 26, 2017 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
There is something i have always found fascinating: how is life in northern foreign lands? How is life in a...
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Meltingsisters - the Astrup Fearnley Museum at the blue hour in the winter
Europe, Norway

Solo travel in Oslo in the winter: a place filled with happiness and life

February 17, 2017 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
I travel alone. I often do. A solo travel in Oslo in the winter though? I need that. I like...
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melting sisters - close up of a girl's face in Geilo's ice music festival in Norway
Art, Europe, Norway

The spine-tingling Geilo ice music festival in Norway: just otherworldly

February 9, 2017 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
“Wherever you look there is only one colour; The colour of ice”. Welcome to Geilo ice music festival in Norway....
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Meltingsisters - why i choose to explore - a black girl dressed in a red dress standing on a white cliff and looking at the sea at sunset
Experiences

Why i purposely choose to explore: challenge and joy

April 26, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Why i choose to explore? How did I get into exploring? I can’t really say I grew up surrounded by...
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Melting sisters Rio biggest favela Rocinha
Brazil, South America

Inside Rio biggest favela Rocinha: how the culture of survival drives the community

January 11, 2018 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
17 years ago, i made my bucket list of the countries i would like to experience. Brazil is right there....
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Melting sisters - Paris nuit blanche la parade (ville blanche)
Art, Experiences, France

An all-nighter dazzling romantic quest: Paris Nuit Blanche art festival

October 2, 2016 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Some festivals seems to have truly earned their name. Paris nuit blanche art festival sees the city awashed with magnificent art...
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Food, France

The culture of food in France: traditional French food in France’s gastronomy capital: Lyon

January 7, 2017 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Welcome to France’s gastronomy capital. The culture of food in France is striking. Food is a serious matter here. Discussing...
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Melting Sisters - view of Chambord royal castles of France - even more impressive than told
Europe, France

Chambord royal castle of France – Even more impressive than told

October 8, 2018 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Our wandering in the royal castles of the Loire valley continues with Chambord. Grabbing our rental bikes from Blois train...
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Meltingsisters - Food and street food in Sicily - cannolo
Europe, Experiences, Food, Sicily

Exquisite food and street food in Sicily: eat til you drop!

May 14, 2020 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
When people think of Sicily, they think food. Street food. Which does include food you consume standing at the counter...
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Melting Sisters lyon festival of lights robots circus girl, wheel and knives
Art, Europe, France

Lyon’s magical festival of lights: solid traditions, beliefs and customs

December 11, 2016 by MaddyMorgane 2 Comments
Being in Lyon is like being in a melting pot. A bit of the Savoie and Drome regions. In addition,...
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Melting Sisters - the origins of London's Notting Hill carnival - fierce civil rights and love
Art, Europe, Experiences, United Kingdom

The origins of London’s Notting Hill carnival: fierce civil rights and bright feathers

November 10, 2018 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
The origins of London’s Notting Hill carnival: let’s spread love. In our minds, carnival is synonymous of people dancing on...
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Meltingsisters - epic canyon Gole Alcantara with two woman standing in the water
Europe, Sicily

Exploring Sicily’s epic canyon Gole Alcantara: a story of gods

October 18, 2019 by MaddyMorgane No Comments
Today we are heading towards the epic canyon Gole Alcantara. The drive here seems to have taken forever. Somehow, we...
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