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A girl riding a prosecco cruise, smiling happily in front of the parliament in Budapest, Hungary

Hello, I’m Carmela

& this is my blog about discovering new places

I started this blog in 2020 when Covid first started, as a way to find beauty in my home and help others explore. Nowadays, my blog has turned into a creative outlet for sharing my experiences and helping others see the beauty in the places they frequent most, yet also encourage them to step outside of their comfort zone and explore new cultures. I hope you enjoy :)

My most recent posts:

Day Trip to the Thousand Islands in Upstate New York

My roommate / best friend from college came to visit me for a weekend in Syracuse, so we took a day trip to one of my favorite places in all of New York!

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Day Trip Guide to Geneva, Switzerland | Backpacking Europe

In between staying in Lyon and Paris, my friends and I stopped in Geneva, Switzerland for a day trip! We explored the lake, had croissants and fondue, and watched baby swans with their moms!

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6–9 minutes
Three Day Guide to Lyon, France | Backpacking Europe

My first time back in Lyon after living here for 5 months! This guide is perfect for you if you are backpacking and on a budget because a lot of our activities were free!

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13–20 minutes
48 hours in Madrid, Spain | Backpacking Europe

Stop #2 on my graduation backpacking trip! We only spent one full day + one evening in Madrid, but we saw so many things, and even went to a concert!

Read more: 48 hours in Madrid, Spain | Backpacking Europe

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