FAQs
I’ve finally taken the time to put together a Blog FAQ. Here you will find some of the most frequently asked questions about me and A Picturesque Life!
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Also, if you have any other questions or feedback, please drop me an email or contact me on instagram @goingaroundglobe
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Which countries have I travelled so far?
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Around 20+ countries...
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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Riga, Latvia
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Tallinn, Estonia
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Dubrovnik & Split, Croatia
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Sofia, Bulgaria
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Athens & Santorini in Greece
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Cappadocia & Istanbul in Turkey
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Stockholm, Sweden
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Dubai, UAE
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Munich, Germany
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Prague & Brno in Czech
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Wroclaw, Warsaw, Poznan, Krakow, Zakopane in Poland
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Budapest, Hungary
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Barcelona & Alicante in Spain
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Milan, Venice, Naples in Italy
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Lisbon, Portugal
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Paris, France
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Zurich & Geneva in Switzerland
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Hyderabad, India
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Malta
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Vienna, Austria
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Espoo, Helsinki, Porvoo, Turku, Nantaali in Finland
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…and more to come!
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What travel websites do I use for searching cheap flights?
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I usually use Google Flights to search for the flight options that I’m interested in and then book the flight at the airline’s official website. Usually I do this because it just feels safer booking directly. I like Google Flights because it is easy to search for what I want and I can see the cost of flights throughout the months.
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Some Low-cost airlines I use
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Ryanair
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Wizzair
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airbaltics
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Others I like
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Finnair
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KLM
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What websites do I use for searching Hotels?
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My personal favorite is Radisson Hotels and I am a premium member of it. Being a premium member, I get early check-in, late check-out, free room upgrade and discount on food.
But I also use Booking.com where Radisson is unavailable or too expensive I have never had an issue booking with them and you get Genius discounts for having an account. I really like their dashboard that shows you all your dates and where you’re staying. It just makes my life easier!
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What are some travel tips which I use myself when planning a trip?
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Always check what is the best time to travel. Many times, flights and hotels are cheaper during off season
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Check Hotel connectivity to the places you want to travel
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Check the available cab operators
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Check the public transport app and also if there is day pass option
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Restaurants - I always check Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurants & also Indian Restaurants
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Instagrammable Spots
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Activities to do
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What is the usual length of my trips?
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I like to have unlimited short trips, so usually the length varies from 3-4 days but there are places like Dubai, Turkey where the trip lengths where from 7-10 days also.
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When did I started travelling?
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I started travelling after I moved to Europe, making the most of Schengen Visa which gives freedom to travel 23+ countries without a need of applying for Visa.
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Can I help make a customized travel itinerary for you?
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Ofcourse! I would be very glad if I can help make a customized itinerary for you or even answer any of your question about a place you are travelling to. Drop me a message using contact form on the Contact page or message me on instagram @goingaroundglobe
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Is this my full time profession?
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No, travelling is my passion. By profession, I am a manager in IT sector.
Along with travelling, I am author of a cookbook and love to organize cooking workshops. Read More here
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