My name is Denise and I’ve started travelling after finishing High School.
I live in mid europe but technically I call many places my home while on the road.
Why did I start travelling?
Like for most people it started with my year abroad. After High School I’ve decided that I was not really willing to work yet so I planned my get away. It’s been my life long dream to go to the USA and so I’ve just made it become reality.
I went to an international school in California where I met people from all over the world all nationalities, religions and customs. And that’s when I realized that this is what I am really interested in – what I really love.
To get to know different people, lifestyles and customs. See places I only know from TV and books. Make those pictures a real life experience.
How to afford travelling?
Well, other than many other travellers I do have a firm job and home. After each travel I come home again back to the same place. On one hand that is not what I am looking for I like going from place to place, on the other hand it’s sometimes nice knowing to be back home furthermore it is easier to pay for travelling when having a firm job.
How often do you travel?
Well, always depending on how long I am staying at a place and how far it is, I think around 10 – 12 places a year.
Considering that I live in the middle of europe it is really easy for me to travel to several place within a few days or go on weekend trips.
Also depending on the budget too 😉
Often I get asked about my favorite place, or the best place I’ve ever been.
Well.. I can’t tell you. Every country is different, every country is special in it’s own way.
While you’ve got beautiful amazing fjords and icy places in Scandinavia you have the beautiful rainforest in and temples in Thailand, the fascination remains in Egypt, Athens and Rome and beautiful beaches in so many countries.
There is not that ONE perfect place on earth but many amazing places supplied with different wonders.
Thanks for visiting my blog, the Gypsy Journals. And wow, what an amazing experience getting out of high school and traveling around the world. Very cool blog you have here. Keep it up! 🙂
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Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙂
I sure will ! 😀
I just started this blog but I ll try to update it with all my travels quickly 😉
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Denise I really appreciate your gut to follow your dream and I’m happy for you but make sure you will finish your degree and that is your arm achieve more on your dream. Good luck and take care
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Thank you for your advise!:)
I finished my fist degree in the USA, my second I finished back in my country in 2014.
And now I am still studying through distance teaching and will finish my third degree next year and then I ll be finished :))
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Hi Denise, thanks for liking my blog about Spain festivals. I love to travel too.
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You are very welcome 🙂
That’s great it’s my passion 😀
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You go, girl! All the best to you in travels and life!
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Thank you so much! 😊😊
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Thanks for liking our post on The Butchart Gardens. I admire your commitment to traveling and earning all those degrees! Traveling is an education itself. Keep it up
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Your very welcome 🙂
Oh thank you so much! 😊 I sure will 😉
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Good to have you visiting my blog, Denise. I like your photographs, your writing and your philosophy.
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Thank you so much for your nice words! ! 😊
Love your blog !! 😊
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You may be interested in applying for a fully funded residency at Hedgebrook. Application is open now. A retreat at Hedgebrook is ‘an advance’ at no cost to you if you are selected. I was there for six weeks in one of six little cottages in 48 acres of woodland and wonderful meals fully catered. The six writers meet for dinner every night and (if we want) workshop our work or just chat about writing, or life as women writers or mothers or daughters or wives or whatever. It would change your life, as it did mine.
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Wow that sounds really interesting! ! How can I apply and hoe will they choose ?
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Google Hedgebrook writers retreat. I can’t send you a link on WordPress.
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Okai thanks 😊
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Hi, thanks for stopping by our blog. Looks like you’ve had a blast during your “gap year” and beyond. We are always looking for student ambassadors to represent us, so feel free to send a private message 😉
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Hey 🙂
Thank you for your post 🙂
What exactly is it that you are doing?
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We help international students study in the USA, and we also organize faculty-led trips to foreign countries.
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thanks for visiting me ! the travel-bug is in me too and have to ‘follow’ you 🙂
happy travels !!
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Thank you so much! 😊
Happy travels to u too 😉
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Awesome and i am looking forward to see more of your post! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience..
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Thank you so much for your nice words! 😊
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Enjoy visiting your blog and you have a new follower! All my best to you.
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Oh thank you so much! That’s really nice from you! And thank you for your visit! 😊❤
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Wow, thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for stopping by our blog “Wandering”. It’s great to read about your enthusiasm for travel right out of high school. My wife and I started wandering around the world while in college. We are in our mid-sixties now, roller bags have replaced ourback packs, but we’re still wandering! Hope to see you somewhere on the road.
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Hi thanks a lot for visiting my blog ‘onelifemillionshades’ and liking. I like your blog so much started following.
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Aww thank you so much you’re so nice!
I followed you back and I love your blog aswell 😊
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Wow, I got exactly the same attitude when they ask me about my favourite place. Its hard to say, because I am leaving the piece of my heart everytime everywhere! Nice blog, keep posting 🙂 Magda
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Thanks 😊
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The Joys of Travel…many of us are victims of! You’re so lucky to have started traveling right after high school for there are so many places to see, and there’s not enough time esp. for us in our twilight years. Wish you happy travels.
Thank you for liking my post, “At Long Last, St Regis in Bali”. Please visit my website for more travel blogs for inspirations, tips, etc.
http://www.ramonadetravels.wordpress.com
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Thanks 😊
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Love this! Headed to Italy in a few weeks and couldn’t be more excited!
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Awesome! Have fun!
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thanks for stopping by.. glad you liked it …
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Thanks for liking my post on Ramgarh Dam. Very interesting blog u have here. I look forward to hear more of ur journey experiences.. cheers
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Thank you alot 😊
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Thanks for stopping by my blog!
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Hey! Just thought you should know I nominated you for the Sisterhood of World Blogger, here: https://alexdneagoe.wordpress.com/2015/08/31/sisterhood-of-world-bloggers-award/
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Thank you 😊
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Thanks for liking my post! All the best on your journeys!
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Thank you! 😊❤
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Thanks for stopping by. If I’ve created just a little pause for thought then I’ve been successful. I don’t have all the answers, just lots of questions. Good luck on your travels!
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Thanks for liking my post about Coronado! All the best!
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Your very welcome 😊❤
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Love your finish. Very well expressed ✌️
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Thank you! 😊 😊
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Hi Denise! Your blog is truly amazing, filled by positive energy and great inspiration. It’s wonderful to find someone with whom you can identify yourself. I’ve just finished my high school and started travelling solo. My first stop was Iceland. I spent a moth there, hitchhiking and hiking around. Currently I’m in the UK, preparing my big trip to the U.S. and I really can’t wait! I wish you all the best and see you on the road! 🙂
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Oh thank you so much for your nice comment I really appreciate it 😊❤
I ve been to Iceland too! It’s truly stunning!
Where in the US are you going ?
I wish you a great time there!! 😀
I’m packing and flying off to the madlives tomorrow im already nervous and excited haha
When will you start your trip?
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You’re welcome 😊 I saw your pictures from Iceland, wonderful!
I want to explore whole United States, focusing mainly on National Parks and climbing areas. Moreover, I want to follow Pan-American Highway, and see as much as I can. So it will be a very long trip 😊 I’m saving money now. My plan is to start this trip in the spring or summer next year.
Oh, sounds wonderful! Wish you a lot of happiness and great experiences! Take care and have fun 😊
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Woe amazing! 😍 I really envy I never got to do a round trip around the US!
Omg my dream is the yellow stone national park 😀
I bet it’ll be amazing 😊😊
Thank you 😊❤
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Most of all, there are fantastic and wonderful people everywhere! The more you let them into your life as you meet them, the deeper the adventures and delights of the places where you go to meet them. You will never be tired of the joys of travel if you let the companions who become part of your experience become part of your life!
Cheers,
Kathryn
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Hi, Denise. How nice to meet you. I admire your adventurous spirit! Thank you for visiting my blog.
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Thank you so much 😊😊
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Hi Denise, thanks for liking my posts! 🙂 I’ve checked out your blog and I’m soooo envious of the way you have travelled a lot in spite of your young age. Keep on writing, I hope to read more from you! 🙂
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Hey 🙂
Thank you so much for your nice comment!! 😄
That makes me really happy ! Thank you 😊😊
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Hey Denise! Thank you for your visit to my blog and for reading about my travels 🙂 Kudos to you on realizing your dream. May you continue to see the world and share your adventures with us 🙂
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You are welcome and thank you for your nice comment 😊 😊
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Thanks for stopping by my blog -MertYouintheMorning.wordpress.com
I get asked about my favorites too. I agree with, everywhere has beauty! Happy travels.
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Thank you for liking my post about French Water Town with Healing Waters. I so appreciate it. Looks like you are having the time of your life. Please continue sharing.
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You are very welcome :))
Thank you for your nice comment 😊
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Hi, Denise. You have a cool blog here 🙂 I love what you do and I am telling you that I want to travel after finishing High School, too
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Oh that’s nice! 😊😊
Where would you like to travel to ?
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South Koreea, India, USA, Australia and more :). Until now I was only in Europe
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Wow that sounds nice! Are you from Europe?
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Yes, Eastern Europe, Romania 🙂
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Great 😊
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Hi Denise, thanks for liking my posts!🙂 I have checked out your blog and I really liked your blog.
Greetings from indonesia
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Hey 🙂
You are very welcome and thank you so much 😊
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Hey Denise, I nominated your blog for the Sunshine Blogger Award! Yay! 🙂 You really have a great blog and I absolutely love your work!
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Thank you! 🙂
Sorry for the late reply I’ve been all over the place 😉
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P.S. This is my real blog: https://elainestravelsblog.wordpress.com/ 😛
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Thank you 😄😄
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Thank you for visiting my blog Denise! I hope you have a travel filled and safe new year! 🙂
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Thank you so much! I’m all ready for a bunch of new adventure! 😀
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Denise, thank you for visiting my blog! Your plan sounds wonderful and a great way to learn about the world and its diverse people. I look forward to seeing your progress on your 2017 bucket list.
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Thank you! 😊 Working very hard on it 😊 👍
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Hi Denise
Just to let you know I have nominated you for the Bloggers Recognition Award. I am pleased to have come across your blog and have enjoyed reading your posts and seeing some wonderful photos. Have a look at my recent post for the rules/conditions regarding this award.
I hope you accept the nomination and I look forward to seeing who you nominate. Congratulations and well done!
Cheers, Mark
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Thank you so much I sure will do that 🙂 ❤
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un vrai trimuatasme pour ces enfants, encore plus pour ceux qui ne peuvent exprimer leur peur par les mots ou simplement en se blotissant contre leur maman.
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Hi Bev, just having a catch up on your blog, your cards are absolutely fab and I can't believe you have created so many since the last time I looked, all as beautiful as ever. hugs Jo x
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