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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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El Poblado, Pet Travel thru Airport
Shopping day in Poblado! But not before my last workout at the gym. When I arrived back in Poblado, it was just 'familiar'. And...
Alexandria Murphy
Nov 6, 20231 min read
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Shopping and Food, yes!
Waking up again super early since the sun rises @ 6am. But I get to enjoy a quiet stroll thru Laureles and see the barrios a little more...
Alexandria Murphy
Nov 5, 20231 min read
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Working in Leticia
Beautiful morning to wake up to in this Air B&B- but the parrots. Ay! They come in the hundreds or thousands and are so loud at 5 am! For...
Alexandria Murphy
Nov 4, 20232 min read
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Arriving in Leticia, Vet Dialogue
On the plane to Leticia. The airport here in Medellin is very simple and I like it. Even the drive- a pretty straight shot through Santa...
Alexandria Murphy
Nov 3, 20233 min read
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New Brunch Spot
My last normal day in Laureles. Not sure what Sunday and Monday are going to bring since it's a holiday, but hopefully I get to either...
Alexandria Murphy
Nov 2, 20231 min read
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Blending in as a Paisa (from Medellin)
Well, I decided to forgo the gym today- give my body a rest, take a nap and try to learn past tense. I finally understand the premise BUT...
Alexandria Murphy
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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More food, then rain
Good morning! Legs super sore from today being at the gym. Didn't realize that not only is there an Exito nearby to my gym, but there is...
Alexandria Murphy
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Colombia Intel, First Day at School
Waking up at sunrise at 6:30 am. I love it if I make it, because I can start my day earlier but it gets dark around here at 6pm! Anyways,...
Alexandria Murphy
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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Copa Airline Horrors, Lost in Medellin, Comuna 8, Tipping
Well. Yesterday was a semi-disaster. So Serenity seemed uncomfortable on the last flight that was a 3 hour delay and then I realized...
Alexandria Murphy
Oct 29, 20236 min read
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Pet Travel To Colombia
Up early and ready for Colombia. I'm just now finding out about the changes with bringing cats to Colombia. Besides the IHC from the...
Alexandria Murphy
Oct 28, 20232 min read
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Goodbye Iceland, Home Sweet Home
Goodbye Iceland, Home Sweet Home 4/26/2023 Apparently I bring the rain. Arriving in Iceland, it was cold. But it was like a refreshing...
Alexandria Murphy
Apr 26, 20236 min read
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Last Day in Brussels and Amsterdam
4/24/2023 Well, my Comic Murals tour (Viator- brusselcomictours) was cancelled on me so I decided to do some souvenir shopping and visit...
Alexandria Murphy
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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And Now: Iceland (for about 40 hours)
4/25/2023 Checking Luggage, airport So what I've discovered on my travels is that most international flights offer complimentary food...
Alexandria Murphy
Apr 25, 20232 min read
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Discovering Small Towns in Belgium: Ghent (Gent) and Bruges
4/22/2023 More on Food and Cocktails Chocolate! Yes, Belgium is also known for their chocolate - GODIVA, for instance, although they are...
Alexandria Murphy
Apr 22, 20233 min read
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Brussels: The City, Exploring the Atomium and Finding Cocktails
4/21/2023 Euro Rail The famous train that can bring you anywhere in Europe, pretty much. I ended up learning to take the metro from...
Alexandria Murphy
Apr 21, 20235 min read
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Amsterdam: Biking and the Red Light District
Bike Riding and Red Lights
Alexandria Murphy
Apr 20, 20232 min read
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Netherlands: Tulips and Keukenof
Tulips and Keukenof
Alexandria Murphy
Apr 19, 20235 min read
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Amsterdam: Anne Frank and the Speakeasy
Anne Frank and the Speakeasy
Alexandria Murphy
Apr 18, 20234 min read
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Heading to Amsterdam
4/16/2023 This was an experience. Icelandair First off, they swindle you at the checkout counter with carry on baggage - their policies...
Alexandria Murphy
Apr 16, 20235 min read
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