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Milena Corleone

As I cross the oceans and lands, I stumble upon picturesque landscapes. When the inspiration hits, my fountain pen (or the laptop) helps me describe them as accurately as I can.

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I haven’t published a selfie here in such a long

I haven’t published a selfie here in such a long time that you probably wouldn’t recognize me without my travel attire anymore 😅

Anyway, let’s use it as an opportunity to re-introduce ourselves 🤝

In the comments, tell me one thing about you and ask me one thing you wanna know about me 🤔 Let’s go!!!

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Here was another poem Longing to times remembered.

Here was another poem
Longing to times remembered.
It’s gone now
Making space
For future times to be remembered

I’m done with strict itineraries. I’m not rea

I’m done with strict itineraries.

I’m not really sure how I even started with those - I always loved discovering cultures and people over landmarks, feel how it is to live in a city instead of running around buildings (which are great! But they used to never be my main thing), and I loved that. But somehow, at some point, maybe “influenced” by social media I started planning long itineraries, making maps and countless timed reservations, and before I knew it: I was depriving myself of living the city on my own terms, not like everybody else.

Yesterday was pivotal for this realization. I walked by Seine with no apparent destination, just moving forward and admiring what I would see.
I sat by the Statue of Liberty at Île aux Cygnes, took out my poetry journal and wrote, wrote and wrote. The inspiration didn’t seem to end. I walked further, met some girls traveling solo and reached the Eiffel Tower, where I took another stop again to inhale the beauty of the day embraced by the Sun’s heat. Then I stopped for a drink, observed the locals and charged my batteries.

I could have went ahead and drove all the way to the museums like I planned, then mark off 5 or 6 points on my checklist, but then I also could do this - have a slow day that emotionally gave me much more. It doesn’t mean that I’m completely gonna stop visiting landmarks on purpose - but my wiser old self, that could see the value in travel without going to famous places, is finally getting back her voice.

And for this, Paris, I thank you. 🇫🇷

It’s disappointing how fast the time flies. ⏳

It’s disappointing how fast the time flies. ⏳

We get to enjoy moments in our lives, and before you know it; all that’s left is to reminisce.

When I travel, though, I feel like even though I move fast and lots of things happen at once; my happiness plays in the background in a slow motion: it lasts longer, feels deeper and puts me in a trance of joy.

How would you describe what you feel while traveling? ⚓️✈️

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The best way to get to Portofino is by boat - you

The best way to get to Portofino is by boat - you can’t convince me otherwise.

The sailings begin at various destinations: Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure and San Fruttuoso. The boats depart every full hour, however, there might be variations depending on the season that you choose for your visit. Logically, during the spring and summer season departures are always available as the boats sail more often, while visiting during the winter season might be a little troublesome (and not so picturesque, I might add). You can always check the current schedule on traghettiportofino.it 🚢

Looking for more Portofino tips? Visit my blog www.shipmethere.com 🥰

When was the last time you’ve been on a boat? 🚢

Even though I’ve visited hundreds of castles and

Even though I’ve visited hundreds of castles and residences as of now, Quinta da Regaleira and its gardens still remain the number 1 on my list.

Torre da Regaleira, the tallest tower on the property, serves the purpose of a viewpoint from which you can admire the landscape of the whole of Sintra and its surroundings. However, it was built with a peculiar reason: to give those who climb it the feeling of finding themselves at the peak of the world, as it hovers above everything. I must say the mission succeeded: and the views from up there are unforgettable forever. 🥰😍

🇵🇹 As my Funchal trip approaches, tell me what’s your favorite place in Portugal and why?

My life in Italy began when I was just 1 year old.

My life in Italy began when I was just 1 year old. Even though I’m fully 🇵🇱, I spent my entire childhood in Italy, up until the time school had to happen. And even then, the 3 months of summer holidays and the 2 weeks of winter holidays - I would come back to Italy, where I felt at home.

Later on in life, when I was 15, Italy became my workplace; and soon after that, at 19, I moved there “permanently” to university. I say “permanently” because the plan was to stay there forever, and it worked out until it suddenly didn’t - I realized that for me, that type of life meant a lot of sacrifices I wasn’t ready to make. That’s right - if I was to choose la dolce vita forever, I would have to quit some of my goal-oriented habits - and low and behold - it actually made me miserable. So what did I do? I changed the plan to my needs, to fit me and my personality, and got the best out of the 2 worlds: my dolce vita when I need it, and my tons of projects that keep me alive. 🙏🏻

Italy, however, is and will always be my happy place. 🇮🇹

Can’t wait to get back there in September. ❤️

Switching the comments off as I feel that this post is a bit personal to me ❤️ But feel free to reply to today’s story if you’re curious what are the specific things that made me leave my place in Italy! ❤️

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It takes a lot of strength to swim contrary to the

It takes a lot of strength to swim contrary to the current - to do things differently than the mass does - to shape your own path and follow through with it from beginning to end.

But the rewards are priceless 🙏🏻

Don’t be scared to do something others are frightened to do - fight for your dreams and they’ll become your reality. ❤️

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Staying true to yourself doesn’t always have to

Staying true to yourself doesn’t always have to be as easy as people picture it.

It might mean people will get disappointed with your behavior. And as much as we all can say that won’t touch us, it certainly can.

It might mean you will have to change your behavior, your routines, your thinking; as the mask you had been wearing for years drops. And as much as it’s beneficial to you - changing everything is never easy.

It might mean leaving everything behind to build something new for yourself - as as much as it might be a cleansing experience, a lot of people will testimony that starting from scratch can be a pain.

But having said all that, even though it may require extensive effort, even though it might harden your shell as you get criticized, even though you might have to build things slowly afresh - getting to your true self and taking care of your true desires is the best gift you can get for yourself.

You are the creator of your happiness. Find your true self, follow it, and you’ll never regret anything again.

Curious what else you can see in Cassis? 🇫🇷

Curious what else you can see in Cassis? 🇫🇷

Upon passing by the Office de Tourisme de Cassis, you will discover an unique sculpture in front of the extensive sea. However, as detailed as it is, the statue by Bouvier is actually a reproduction of the original piece by Auguste Cornu created in 1931, unluckily destroyed by the occupation troops in 1944. The statue represents a young fisherman, Calendal, originating from Cassis in the works of a famous poet and writer, Frédéric Mistral. In his work, Calendal falls madly in love with a fairy called Estérel. Whenever he would return from the sea, he would have a look towards the hills, just like the statue – that has its back turned against the sea. What’s also interesting to know is that the statue is made from Cassis stone, a special kind of Urnonian limestone that can be found in these terrains. The current statue has been created in 1999 and inagurated in the year 2000, recently celebrating its 20th birthday.

📍 Statue de Calendal

PS. Do you guys know any great French towns that I could visit as a day trip from Paris? 🇫🇷

Take the risk. Let your intuition guide you, let i

Take the risk.
Let your intuition guide you, let it overrule the steering of your doubts and anxiety.
You won’t know the possible outcome of your dreams until you dive right into action.

And believe me.
It’s worth it.

A pool overlooking the sea as you sail onto the ne

A pool overlooking the sea as you sail onto the next destination? Sign me up 💦🌊

So far my favorite pool on board a cruise was the infinity pool on Msc Divina, but this one on board of the Msc Virtuosa was great as well @msccruisesofficial 🚢

What’s your favorite pool you’ve ever had the chance to swim in? 🏊🏼‍♀️

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25 years. 25 years of discoveries, art, literatu

25 years.

25 years of discoveries, art, literature, history. 25 years of silly moments and tears of joy. 25 years of wind in my hair as I cross the seas. 25 years of positivity shed onto the greyness of everyday. 25 years of love, empathy and compassion. 25 years of ambition and passion. 25 years of finding myself until I finally have.

25 years of life full of joy and existence on the face of Earth.

9th of April marked my quarter of the century. Happy belated birthday from me to myself 🎭

“The beauty of Vernazza doesn’t lay in particu

“The beauty of Vernazza doesn’t lay in particular landmarks scattered around it, but the centre of the town in its whole, its entirety. The panorama of the hills hovering over the small, colorful architecture contrasted with the transparent sea water housing tiny boats becomes the most stunning when viewed as one masterpiece and not its specific segments.”

This quote comes from my latest blogpost about Vernazza on www.shipmethere.com 🖋

I wonder whether you agree with me! If you have been there already, let me know straight away, and if you haven’t ➡️ head to my blogpost, read the content, explore the photos and then come back to let me know your thoughts! 🥰

The popular travel destination of Portofino actual

The popular travel destination of Portofino actually counts only about 380 citizens and an area of 2,53 km square! 😳🤯

Isn’t it incredible that such a tiny town was able to take over the hearts of tourists all around the world and lure celebrities and millionaires to visit and love it? 😉

When I posted a quiz about Cassis on my stories so

When I posted a quiz about Cassis on my stories sometime ago, majority of you associated it with crème de cassis. Surprisingly, this tasty dish is nowhere related to the town of Cassis! 🇫🇷❌

Crème de cassis , a specialty of Burgundy, takes its name from blackcurrants (cassis, in French).

Just a fun fact I thought was worth sharing!

Remember that you can find my entire blogpost about Cassis on the blog, Ship Me There, and plan your trip there as well 🥰

Which town in France would you recommend for me to visit next? 🇫🇷

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The view from the restaurant? Priceless. The heav

The view from the restaurant? Priceless.
The heavenly taste of the burrata and prosciutto on your palate?
Irreplaceable.
So many factors that make @nessundormacinqueterre a MUST on your Cinque Terre bucket list 🙏🏻🥰

What’s your favorite restaurant with a view around the world? 🌍

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Putting your mental health over everything is ok.

Putting your mental health over everything is ok.
Making rest a priority is ok.
Taking a break from work just to enjoy life is ok.
Leaving an opportunity to take care of your state if you’re emotionally struggling is ok.

You’re your greatest project. If you don’t dedicate enough time to make yourself feel happy, relaxed and emotionally stable, no amount of money or prestige will be able to compensate it. 🙏🏻

Take care of yourself, as you’re your own most significant person.

📍 Iglesia de Santa Maria de la Encarnación, Marbella 🇪🇸

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A fun fact about me is that I have family living i

A fun fact about me is that I have family living in France. This year I’m thinking of visiting Paris for a second time and I wish I’ll be able to feel that magnificent atmosphere again 🇫🇷

Have any of you recently been to France and can share your experience with me when it comes to the current situation? I would really appreciate that 🙏🏻

For those who are staying in Poland but would still want to feel the French belle vie, I suggest you grab this wonderful Parisian apartment in @hoteldyplomat.olsztyn 😍🥰 I really enjoyed my stay there. 🇵🇱🇫🇷

Galleria Virtuosa 🚢 You can love it, you can h

Galleria Virtuosa 🚢
You can love it, you can hate it, but you certainly won’t forget it.
Main galleries stretched over majority of the cruise ship are the focal point of @msccruisesofficial fleet when it comes to the Meraviglia Class.

With the panoramic designs and animations, as well as Dome Shows, it certainly adds a special touch to the daily life on a cruise. 🚢

Being used to the traditional cruise designs like the ones of Fantasia or Musica class, I was initially skeptical to the idea of the gallery, as I felt the heart of the ship belonged in more intimate spaces, but once I embarked on Msc Virtuosa - my doubts were immediately gone and I grew to love it like my second home.

What do you think of such a setting? 🚢

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One day in Vernazza | Exploring Cinque Terre February 24, 2022
Visiting Cassis | Day trip from Marseille January 14, 2022
What to do in Portofino in a day | Portofino Travel Guide January 7, 2022
Visiting Quinta da Regaleira | What to do in Sintra December 10, 2021
Msc Virtuosa Cruise Costs Breakdown | How much did I pay for 10 days on a cruise November 19, 2021
Subliminal culture learning | The impact of HITMAN video game on our perception of culture and travel November 12, 2021
Savona Cruise Port Guide | What to see in Savona, Italy October 8, 2021
Lido Delle Nazioni Insider’s Guide | Summer at the Adriatic Coast September 16, 2021
Msc Divina Cruise Ship Tour | Reviews for Msc Divina August 20, 2021
Sarande Cruise Port Guide | What to see in Sarande while visiting on a cruise August 6, 2021
How to sharpen your language skills before your next trip | Best language learning tools July 16, 2021
Palma de Mallorca Cruise Port Guide July 2, 2021
Visit Bachleda Resort – Best Hotel in Zakopane, Poland June 25, 2021
Repositioning Cruises: Everything you need to know June 18, 2021
Hotels of Nightmares – Stories you won’t believe happened June 11, 2021
8 Most Beautiful Bridges in Hamburg | Germany June 4, 2021
What to see in Cesena | Charming city on the map of Italy May 28, 2021
The charm of Venice in Poland | Hotel Venecia Palace May 14, 2021
A Coruña Cruise Port Guide | What to see in A Coruña May 7, 2021
Best travel apps for an unforgettable journey April 30, 2021
Msc Musica Review | Cruise Ship Tour April 23, 2021
Ireland Road Trip Itinerary | 5 Days April 16, 2021
All the places I travelled to in 24 years of life | Reverse Bucket List April 9, 2021
Mediterranean Party Recipes: Italian, Spanish & French Appetizers April 2, 2021
Cruising during a pandemic | Passenger’s Confession March 26, 2021
What to see in Lüneburg: Most beautiful spots March 19, 2021
Selfie Museums: The modern day phenomenon March 12, 2021
5 Days Vienna Itinerary – What to see in Vienna March 5, 2021
Cruise from home with these 43 cruise cocktails recipes February 26, 2021
Most Instagrammable Places & How to Find Them February 19, 2021
Best cafés in Hamburg: Coffee places guide January 29, 2021
Wife on board: Life as a Cruise Ship Officer’s Wife January 15, 2021
Revealing shocking hotel secrets (1 month stay) December 18, 2020
Best luxury retreat in Masuria | Pałac Mortęgi December 11, 2020
Rating Greek Cruise Ports | From 0 to Heaven November 28, 2020
Luxury Spa in the Polish Mountains | No Name Luxury Resort November 20, 2020
Presidential Manor House | Boutique Hotel November 6, 2020
What to see in Puławy | Day trip from Warsaw October 30, 2020
My experience with flying during pandemic October 16, 2020
Best place for a secluded getaway in Masuria October 9, 2020
15 Types of cabins on a cruise ship September 18, 2020
Hard truth about moving to a different country September 3, 2020
Where to stay in Olsztyn | Hotel Dyplomat August 21, 2020
8 Tips for local travel: Be a hometown tourist August 14, 2020
The mysteries of the Nidzica Castle August 7, 2020
Home staycation ideas for when you can’t travel July 24, 2020
7 Reasons to visit Hotel Zamek Ryn (Castle) July 17, 2020
Boutique hotel of Masuria – Hotel St Bruno July 2, 2020
17 Hidden Travel Costs: Travel budget tips June 26, 2020
95 Replicas of Famous Landmarks June 19, 2020
Working on a cruise ship: Crew answers May 29, 2020
Embarkation Day Cruise Tips May 15, 2020
Poland from a foreigner’s point of view May 1, 2020
Italian dishes you should try [with recipes] April 17, 2020
Travel Money Management: The ultimate way to pay & exchange different currencies April 3, 2020
Coronavirus quarantine or home retreat? Female guide March 23, 2020
Reasons why you shouldn’t buy a cruise excursion: Alternatives March 20, 2020
The best of Mykonos: Itinerary & Tips March 13, 2020
Cruise Savoir Vivre – Your Ultimate Cruise Etiquette February 21, 2020
Where to stay in Venice? February 7, 2020
What went WRONG on our Costa Cruise?! January 24, 2020
Msc Voyagers Club, Costa Club – why belonging to a club will give you benefits? January 10, 2020
Argostoli, a place you’re yet to discover December 27, 2019
Invoice Call: 10 HIDDEN costs on your cruise and how to handle them December 13, 2019
8 Things you didn’t know you could do on a cruise November 29, 2019
Katakolon & the ruins of Olympia: the discovery November 15, 2019
7 Things you need to know BEFORE BOOKING a cruise November 8, 2019
Brindisi – a little Italian getaway October 25, 2019
Well-dressed on vacation or stress-free holidays October 18, 2019
How much did we actually pay for our cruise? *PRICES EXPOSED* August 10, 2019
Gala Night Dress Selection [WITH LINKS] June 28, 2019
Staying in Genova: Hotel Nuovo Nord June 7, 2019
Valencia for a day May 10, 2019
Discovering Palma de Mallorca May 3, 2019
Dance Tourism – Why exactly people travel for dance festivals? April 26, 2019
Discovering San Marino April 19, 2019
Cruise preparations – Full guide to things you need to do before your cruise to feel 100% ready April 12, 2019
Living in Italy for a year – Why did I want to come back so much?! April 5, 2019
Hotel IPV Palace Spa: The Review March 29, 2019
Cruise Dresscode: The ultimate guide March 26, 2019
Stylebook App – Fashion Life Changer! (& How to pack efficiently!) March 22, 2019
Costa NeoRiviera – One big let-down?! March 15, 2019
How to plan a trip on your own (DIY) March 8, 2019
Msc Orchestra: Full Review March 1, 2019
Cruises: Everything you need to know February 26, 2019

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