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Explore With Dria
"Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you rich"
The Path Less Taken
My late aunt always told me that in order to live life and learn about yourself, you must travel!
This blog is tailored for the solo travelers or those who don't want to be confined to a resort and wish to get more out of their adventures.
My trips focus on FOOD, HISTORY and COCKTAILS. I do many of the tourist activities, but in a very local way.
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Strolling Thru Stockholm
Free Day in Stockholm! This city is a lot bigger than expected. I ended up getting an audio tour from Voice map and focused on the...
Alexandria Murphy
Dec 8, 20242 min read
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Vasa Museum, Skansen and Cocktails at Pharmarium
Good morning! Woke up in time to enjoy the wonderful buffet spread the hotel offered complimentary - crepes, ginger shots, bacon and...
Alexandria Murphy
Dec 7, 20244 min read
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Cruising into Swedish Fjords
My sleep schedule is super off. In Norway, I was going to bed by 7 pm and up at 1am and then couldn't fall back asleep until about 4am so...
Alexandria Murphy
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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Farewell Day in Helsinki and Heading to Stockholm
My last day in Finland, on the eve of their Independence Day, 1917. I decided to take another tour of the city today and get another's...
Alexandria Murphy
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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Day Cruise to Estonia
So of all places to visit in 2024, I decide to get as close to St. Petersburg, Russia as possible and visit a country named Estonia. No...
Alexandria Murphy
Dec 3, 20244 min read
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Delightful Welcome to Helsinki
1 o'clock in the morning. 1 o 'clock! That's what time I got into Helsinki city center. From the plane, there was a great supermarket in...
Alexandria Murphy
Dec 2, 20245 min read
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The Viking Planet and the Fortress
This morning was another rainy one but my Columbia gear has me covered! Rainproof thermal ski jacket, thermal winter hat and rain...
Alexandria Murphy
Dec 1, 20244 min read
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Folk Museum Christmas Market and City Market Tour
To start the day, on time: Finally.... So I headed to Spor Au Nord to just make the last call for breakfast and I had some pancakes. And...
Alexandria Murphy
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Bus/Boat/Walking Tours in Oslo
Tramping around Norway
Alexandria Murphy
Nov 30, 20245 min read
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Heading to the Vikings: Nordic Life
Visiting the Nordic countries for Christmas Markets
Alexandria Murphy
Nov 28, 20242 min read
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Sloth Tour, Return Shuttle Issues
So I wake up to a knock on the door at 7:15 a for the Rio Celeste tour! It was a different company! So confused but I decided not to go....
Alexandria Murphy
May 15, 20242 min read
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Hanging Bridges, Expedia Scam
Today was chaotic. Let's start with# 1: Arenal Private Tours La Fortuna 1/2 day hike to Hanging Bridges $75 pp Mistico Hanging Bridges...
Alexandria Murphy
May 14, 20243 min read
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Welcome to La Fortuna
Pink Bus SJO → La Fortuna $55 per person Very comfortable and a very personable driver. Unfortunately, the tour company is also bad with...
Alexandria Murphy
May 13, 20242 min read
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Tortuga Island
Full Day Tortuga Island: Inside Tours via Get Your Guide $115 pp Today was confusing. So I get a text last night from Interbus about the...
Alexandria Murphy
May 12, 20242 min read
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Private Tour of San Jose, More Cocktails
Up early again- the time difference and the 5 am sunrises mess me up but since this whole trip is unplanned, it's good to work on these...
Alexandria Murphy
May 11, 20242 min read
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Paos Volcano
What a great morning for a tour! Marbella Tour operator via Expedia for the Paos Volcano tour $155 per person Pickup was a nice 12...
Alexandria Murphy
May 10, 20243 min read
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Welcome to San Jose
Club ATL Lounge $50 per person Costa Rica- a place I decided I wanted to visit sometime this summer for just a weekend at a resort and...
Alexandria Murphy
May 9, 20242 min read
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Listen to Omens
Of all the things I think about, this- I've never dreamed of. Let me cut to the chase: I never made it to Brazil! Omen# 1: Pre-boarding....
Alexandria Murphy
May 8, 20243 min read
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Let the birthday trip begin!
OMG, this has already started out as a bumpy ride. I got to BWI ready to see my cousin who has never traveled before- skipped the Capital...
Alexandria Murphy
May 7, 20241 min read
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