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๐ŸŒ Travel writer and editor. Lonely Planet guidebook author. Romanian-born, former New Yorker โœ๐Ÿป linktr.ee/monicasuma

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One of my favorite moments over a week in Cรดte dโ€™Azur ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท was discovering Jaume Plensaโ€™s large โ€˜Le Nomadeโ€™ airy #sculpture in #Antibes, looking out into the sea, set on a restored waterfront fort. Such a perfect match, modern yet lacy and poetic ๐Ÿค๐Ÿฉต #France #art #traveladdicts

29.04.2025 11:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Traveling Greek Discover Kakurinbo, a historic Buddhist temple guesthouse in Minobusan, offering an immersive spiritual experience, exquisite vegetarian cuisine, and breathtaking views near Mt. Fuji.

If you've ever imagined what it would be like to stay in a temple, in rural Japan, hereโ€™s my account๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

๐“๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž ๐‹๐จ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Š๐š๐ค๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐›๐จ: ๐€ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ ๐‘๐ž๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐…๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐ญ. ๐…๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ข๐Ÿ—ป
travelinggreek.com/blog/temple-...

#japan #japantravel

18.03.2025 17:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sounds great, noted. And yes, Iโ€™m convinced it is, Iโ€™ll let you know if I make it out there soon ๐Ÿ˜Š

13.02.2025 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This looks very tempting ๐Ÿ˜‹ hoping to get to Seoul sooner rather than later (this year๐Ÿคž)

13.02.2025 11:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Team Paris so far ๐Ÿ™ƒ even though London is the first ever foreign city I visited abroad as a child.

13.02.2025 11:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh love this, bookmarking for when I make it there ๐Ÿœ ๐Ÿซ 

13.02.2025 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Romania: a first-timeโ€™s guide Magnificent castles, medieval fortresses, diverse landscapes and more.

If you have your #travel radar set for #Romania ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด in 2025 (on Nat Geo and Vogue's must-travel lists this year), my first-timer's guide for Lonely Planet may be of help. Read on for some epic hiking, bird-watching and incredible wine suggestions โ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿท #Transylvania
www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/gui...

13.02.2025 10:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Exactly, very striking! Loved the red, really enhanced the whole contemporary look ๐Ÿ˜

28.01.2025 15:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Got it, just added them to an additional linking post โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป hope it helps!

28.01.2025 13:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Black-and/white lithograph of Edvard Munchโ€™s โ€œThe Screamโ€ at the Munch Museum.

Black-and/white lithograph of Edvard Munchโ€™s โ€œThe Screamโ€ at the Munch Museum.

More about Edvard Munchโ€™s multiple versions of โ€œThe Screamโ€, three of which are displayed on rotation at the Munch Museum, each work for half an hour at a time.

More about Edvard Munchโ€™s multiple versions of โ€œThe Screamโ€, three of which are displayed on rotation at the Munch Museum, each work for half an hour at a time.

โ€œThe Sunโ€ oil on canvas by Edvard Munch on display at the Munch Museum.

โ€œThe Sunโ€ oil on canvas by Edvard Munch on display at the Munch Museum.

โ€œAnxietyโ€ oil on canvas by Edvard Munch on display at Munch Museum in Oslo.

โ€œAnxietyโ€ oil on canvas by Edvard Munch on display at Munch Museum in Oslo.

Some more highlights of Edvard Munchโ€™s work at the #Munch Museum in #Oslo.

28.01.2025 13:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Back in #Oslo ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด for my first trip of 2025, where I loved getting an update on the city since I last visited in 2016. Fab new #Munch Museum location, with multiple stories of Edvard Munchโ€™s work (including 3 versions of his famed โ€œThe Screamโ€) and the best twilight view of the Oslo Opera #Norway #art

28.01.2025 12:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Traveling this week? Airports will be chaotic, but donโ€™t let the rush steal your humanity. Remember, a smile at the gate agent, a kind word to the flight attendant, and a little patience at security can turn a stressful day into a smoother one for everyone.

#BeKind #Travel

25.12.2024 17:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Christmas time in #Zagreb ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท is nothing short of magical, have you been?๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ„ The whole city is decked with dreamy #Christmas markets (squares, parks, tunnels), one more enticing and lively than the other โ„๏ธโ›ฒ๏ธ It really is the best time of the year to visit ๐ŸŽ #AdventZagreb #TravelAddicts #Croatia

20.12.2024 15:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Love both those cafes you mentioned.

10.12.2024 19:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, truly. Such a soft breeze when itโ€™s sunny too, perfect weather and nicely decked out.

09.12.2024 22:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m sure, very hot though then.

09.12.2024 18:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy to report #Athens in December is a sunny 18ยฐC and delightfully buzzing โ˜€๏ธ #Greece #traveladdicts

09.12.2024 18:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Czechia: best places to visit Architecture, history, natural beauty, urban life and more.

A few weeks ago, Lonely Planet asked me to sketch out a list of Czech towns and cities that would appeal to first time visitors. If you were thinking of going, this is a good place to start: www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/bes...

30.11.2024 01:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Will do, would love that ๐Ÿค—

28.11.2024 19:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I was there a month ago, and while the interior of the castle was closed on that particular day trip, the area is stunning, loved Oban, and saw the Downton Abbey location they filmed a Christmas special in. And much more ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

28.11.2024 17:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Discover Leipzig Coffee Culture With My Special Walking Tour - Solo Travel Story Come along when I show you around Leipzig coffee culture on my self-guided walking tour packed with interesting buildings and random facts.

The oldest cafรฉ in Europe is Le Procope in Paris, followed by the Zum Kaffeebaum in Leipzig - Germany's only city with traditional coffee houses.

Want hear more #CoffeeCulture stories or #VisitLeipzig? #TravelAddicts #TravelSky

28.11.2024 16:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Had in plan to do a Reel on Le Procope in Paris since a while, had an extended family lunch there for Easter this year, was so lovely โ˜บ๏ธ Great insight into Leipzig and its coffee culture โ˜•๏ธ, havenโ€™t yet made it there.

28.11.2024 16:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s too bad, we had the best weather, was even too warm with my jacket. Oh yes about the pastry, BEST EVER ๐Ÿซ  had few, the best I tried was in Polignano a Mare, so divine and light, creamy but not too sweet. And yes, the famed Lucanian bread in Matera is known for its extraterrestrial shapes ๐Ÿ˜‚

27.11.2024 21:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I can imagine! ๐Ÿคฉ I caught it during the holiday season and not only was it a sunny #blueskies day, but also a lovely atmosphere with the Christmas market. And took a quirky-shaped local bread ๐Ÿž back โ€œhomeโ€ where we were staying, in Bari (close by in Puglia).

27.11.2024 19:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One year ago in #Matera, #Italy ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น a UNESCO site for its Sassi di Matera, ancient cave dwellings carved into rock ๐Ÿชจ A ๐Ÿš… ride away from Puglia.

I love off-season #travel, especially in Southern Europe where winters are mild โ˜€๏ธ Less crowds, better prices & a more relaxed experience.

#TravelAddicts

27.11.2024 19:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Youโ€™d enjoy it ๐Ÿฅณโ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿฅพ

27.11.2024 18:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, no one expected this! And shows how easily groups of people can be swayed with a vote if you use different & unmonitored mediums, speak to them as they wish to be spoken to, but donโ€™t say much of substance in the end. Lots of visual fluff and metaphors.

26.11.2024 13:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Youโ€™re not the only one. Very dangerous way to pop-up and rise so quickly out of the woodwork, he wasnโ€™t even the one people were fearing ๐Ÿ˜… even the other guy now seems moderate in comparison.

26.11.2024 13:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Like a cataclysm out of nowhere ๐Ÿคฏ, most people I know didnโ€™t know much or anything about him (myself including), rose within a week or two, very scary (btw, Iโ€™m not on TikTok). I hope those quickly โ€œalluredโ€ by him, angry w/ condescending old parties, truly get informed on him & what he stands for ๐Ÿ˜ซ

26.11.2024 12:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The most important thing in writing is to finish. A finished thing can be fixed. A finished thing can be published. A finished thing can be made into a movie.

An unfinished thing is just a dream. And dreams fade if you don't hold on tight enough.

So finish the thing.

13.11.2024 14:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 26620 ๐Ÿ” 3213 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 680 ๐Ÿ“Œ 365