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EGYPT TRAVEL DIARIES

Monday, 22 February 2021 by Nadira

Exactly one year ago, I stepped on a plane to Egypt, North Africa and it’s truly been one of my most amazing travel experiences to date (and you all know I’ve done my fair share of traveling). 

Watch the entire diaries below (consisting of 5 travel vlogs). All information regarding travel tips, visa, guides etc. can be found in the caption below the videos on Youtube. 

Overview:

Travel Vlog 9: The City of Cairo, Egypt: https://youtu.be/a9y1TCFyYF0

Travel Vlog 10: Luxor, Egypt: Karnak Temple & Valley of the Kings: https://youtu.be/rwKWfSdZhd0 

 Travel Vlog 11: The Egyptian Museum, Egypt (real mummies!): https://youtu.be/RUVmg7y3eX0 

Travel Vlog 12: Pyramids & Sphinx – Giza Plateau, Egypt: https://youtu.be/5vWHTH0c9JY 

Travel Vlog 13: Oldest Pyramids, Egypt: Dahshur, Sakkara & Memphis: https://youtu.be/YRqF7R8UMkI

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EXPLORA PANAMÁ WITH ME! — TRAVEL VLOG PART 3

Tuesday, 07 January 2020 by Nadira

I hope you enjoy this last part of my Panamá adventures highlighting a special inaugural flight and the beginning of connectivity and opportunity for the America’s. You can now fly in 4 hours straight between Panamá and Paramaribo, Suriname! I’d say…”Experience the Difference” in Suriname and then go ”enjoy the Diversity” in Panamá! Forever grateful to Airport Management Ltd. and Copa Airlines for including me in this historic event.

In case you missed it: For Tours, Restaurants, Nightlife, Malls and other places to visit, check out Panamá Travel Vlog Part 1 and Part 2. 

See my text below this video on Youtube for some extra Panamá travel tips and while you’re there, feel free to show me some love and of course, don’t forget to Subscribe to get an update every time I publish a new vlog! Love!

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EXPLORE PANAMÁ WITH ME! — TRAVEL VLOG PART 2

Monday, 06 January 2020 by Nadira

As you’ve seen in Travel Vlog part 1, I visited the old city of Panama and enjoyed the amazing night skyline at Panamá’s hottest rooftop bar. The adventure continues in Part 2 below!

It was an amazing experience, getting to explore beautiful Panamá, the contrast, the (bio)diversity, the gastronomic experience, the authenticity, the beauty …. 
Special thank you to Airport Management Ltd., Copa Airlines and Hotel Golden Tower Panamá!

In case you missed it: Panamá Travel vlog Part 1 and Part 3. 
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P.S. For more Panamá Travel Tips, check out my text below this video on Youtube.

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EXPLORE PANAMÁ WITH ME! — TRAVEL VLOG PART 1

Sunday, 05 January 2020 by Nadira

It was an amazing experience, getting to explore beautiful Panamá, the contrast, the (bio)diversity, the gastronomic experience, the authenticity, the beauty …I hope you enjoy this part 1 of my 3-part Panamá Travel vlog. 

When Airport Management Limited, the company that oversees all operations on the International Airport of Suriname, asked me to join on this special adventure with Copa Airlines, I couldn’t say no.

Their goal is what they call the“Route to 1 million passengers in 2033” and in order to get there, they’ve worked for years to get Copa Airlines as a partner with already 14,000,000 passengers, to fly the Panama-Paramaribo route.
The connection from Suriname to Panama and the other 80 destinations on the continent you can travel to from Panama, creates so much opportunity for my home country Suriname. In addition to a boost of tourism, this connectivity brings lots of economic benefits! 

So so thankful to Airport Management Ltd and Copa Airlines! Also a special thank you to Irvin Ngariman, Niguel Mannes, Jean Luc van Charante, Jill Cassie and Ivan Tai A Pin for your great company, patience, help and the borrowing of some footage.

Don’t forget to check out the Panamá Travel vlog Part 2 and Part 3!
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P.S. For more Panamá Travel Tips, check out my text below this video on Youtube.

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EXPLORE MARRAKECH WITH ME! — TRAVEL VLOG PART 2

Friday, 03 January 2020 by Nadira

As you’ve seen in part 1 of my travel vlog, Marrakech is definitely worth a visit! For the full experience, including some badass bargaining tips, check out part 2 of my adventures in Morocco below!
P.S. Don’t forget to leave a thumbs up or comment and make sure to Subscribe to my Youtube Channel for more adventures and tips!

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EXPLORE MARRAKECH WITH ME! — TRAVEL VLOG PART 1

Thursday, 02 January 2020 by Nadira

Oh Marrakech, WHAT an experience! Press play below to watch part 1 of my Morrocan adventures including all tips & tricks you need to know for when you go!

PS: Make sure to check out the Marrakech Travel Vlog Part 2!!! And while you are there: I would love for you to leave a thumbs up or comment :-)) AND of course don’t forget to subscribe to my Youtube Channel for more adventures and tips!

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Return Your Essence To Nature

Saturday, 21 May 2016 by Nadira

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As you might know I’m a workaholic. When you own your own company…well, make that 2 companies + a soon to be launched third one + a successfully growing blog…you rarely have time for yourself. I’ve found it extremely important to make that time, because if you don’t, eventually there won’t be much energy, drive and passion left, and those are essential ingredients for success. I’ve already talked about this in one of my other posts ”Whatever Is Good For The Soul”.  Turning to nature, just by taking a walk or laying in the grass for even just 30 minutes can already clear my head and calm me down in stressful times.

Even when home in Suriname, I’m still working every day. I do however, make sure I take (half)days off to head into the beautiful interior to enjoy the nature, or I enjoy a massage or an afternoon at Jacana Resort which actually combines both without having to travel to far.

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In January this year I had the privilege of enjoying a full afternoon of zen within 10 minutes driving of my home in Paramaribo.
Jacana Amazon Wellness Resort is really just a paradise right in the middle of the city. The moment you step in, you find yourself in an entirely different world…A green and peaceful world in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. A world where the atmosphere of the beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, is enhanced by the warm welcome and exceptional service where you will be surrounded with as a guest. A world in which every element with a critical eye for detail and love for nature is designed . A world that offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, tranquility and entertainment …

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You can book your stay in different luxurious suites, but also just enjoy an afternoon enjoying the pool with waterfall, the gorgeous botanical garden, the spa & gym and amazing food. You can also have your business meeting there, or take your kids with you because they will enjoy the playground (and the pool of course!).

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Outfit details: Bikini from Victoria’s Secret. Metallic Tattoos from Chique Tattoos.
The skirt is from a flea market in Rome, Italy. Scroll down to the end for a ”ready to shop” selection of similar bikini’s and skirts. You can thank me later! 😉

Enjoy my ”Return  Your Essence To Nature” Photo Diary, which really captures the Jacana Amazon Wellness Resort experience.

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Photography by Ish Ramautarsing. Enjoy Jacana Amazon Wellness Resort just as much as I did, book here. For more photos at Jacana, check out my previous post Lemonade.

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Straight Outta Paramaribo

Tuesday, 18 August 2015 by Nadira

Next to the finishing touch on the new Wulterkens sport collection, I’ve been spending the past few weeks on doing things that I usually don’t find the time for. This mounted in less time to shoot new pictures for new posts, but luckily I stumbled upon this shoot I did back in January, in sunny Paramaribo.

When I see these pictures I get home sick, so I decided to battle the sickness by sharing my Suriname experience with you, which also provides you all with a little background on yours truly.
Paramaribo, Suriname, located above brazil, and in between the Guyana’s in South America, is the place I call my Home. I was born and raised there, and no matter where I travel to, there is no other country that can give me that grounded feeling, that I get when I’m in Suriname.

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One of the reasons I am drawn to Suriname, is because both of my parents live there, which is also why I always go back at least once a year, preferably in december around the holidays. Suriname is fun all the year round, but during the entire month of December, it’s like the whole country is partying and celebrating, which gives it all an extra charm. New Years Eve in Suriname is celebrated in a very special way, and has been listed in CNN’s top 3 countries to travel to for the New Years. I’m going to keep it short and say just come and experience it!!

For me, it’s my outlet, a place to calm down, after a year full of meetings, obligations, deadlines, and all the stress that comes with it. It’s familiar and safe.

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Despite living in the Netherlands for 8 years, and being extremely grateful for all the opportunities I have here, I’ve never had a feeling similar to the one I have when I am in Suriname. Yet, at the same time, I think I appreciate it all so much more, due to the comparison.

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Of course, having lived there for the first 18 years of my life, and still having my parents and a lot of friends there contributes to that feeling of ”home”. Apart from that, there are the many things that make Suriname amazing, which are amongst others, the weather, the food, the different cultures and their mixed influences, oh and the tropical nature, which is breathtaking.
When I get home, one of the first things I do is make a food list, because I want to make sure I don’t miss out on anything. Yes go ahead, you can laugh, but if you have tasted Surinamese food, you will understand! There is so much to choose from, and apart from the cultural dishes, like roti, saoto, moksi alesi and so much more, I also have my list of certain tropical fruits and veggies that I always have to eat.

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The comfort of home, the company of my parents, great weather, amazing food, and the surinamese culture having a different sense of ”time”, makes it for me, the perfect vacation to wind down, and recharge my batteries for the next year. For interesting facts about Suriname, take a look here.

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Which brings me to the point of the importance of having a place you call home. I think everyone has a certain place where they feel home. Top model Doutzen Kroes, despite traveling all over the world, loves unwinding at home in Friesland. In my opinion, regularly returning to this place we call home, is essential, especially when you have a stressful and demanding job or business. This place (home) can be different for everyone. For me, home is a place on the other end of the globe, but for others, home can be around the corner. It’s all about that feeling you get when you’re at your favorite place. And when you’re there, despite you’re stressful life, you are able to let go and free your mind. And we all know that when you can emtpy your mind and fill up with new, positive energy, you are ready to take on the world. Home is the place where you are the happiest, where you can unwind, and fill up on positive energy.

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For an impression of my beautiful home country Suriname, take a look here, and here. These are websites of friends whom I admire for their amazing talent. I’m sure you will completely understand what I’m talking about after seeing their photography. I’m proud of my roots, and I’m happy I can share them with you.

Lastly, I would like to send all my lovely readers around the world my LOVE and appreciation! Today we’re celebrating 2 years of the lead when others follow-blog! Despite me wanting to have written a lot more for you in the past 2 years, I’m extremely grateful for all of you around the world who spent time reading on my adventures, lessons learned, advice and outfits. There is a big giveaway coming up soon (in September), to make sure you don’t miss it, sign up for the blog!

With love from Paramaribo,

Nadira

IMG_6507p1Bikini by River Island; Shorts by Nastygal; Sandals by Zara.

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Memoires Of Rome

Tuesday, 04 August 2015 by Nadira

When you own 2 growing businesses, are working on starting up a third, studying for your part-time Master in Marketing at the university and try to keep up with blogging, you tend to lack time and opportunity to share some amazing experiences. One of which, I would still love to share with you, is my trip to Rome, Italy.

Rome stole my heart from the very first minute. Mostly because the beauty of ancient Rome is still so clearly visible despite the modern architecture. It’s authentic, mysterious and charming. When in Rome for 5 days, I would definitely recommend the top sights, because they really are a must-see if you care for history, culture, art and architecture.

With over 1500 pictures taken, I’ve decided to share only a handful, because I think you all should go see and experience the beauty of Rome in real life if you have the chance. A small note upfront: If you would like to see the pictures below in a larger size than portrayed, just click on them and they will open in a new window in full size.
The adventure started in Düsseldorf, Germany, from which we took a flight to Fiumicino Airport in Rome. Flying over the Alpes was breathtaking!

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Hotel Isa welcomed us warmly, with a direct view of the Saint Peter’s Basilica from the rooftop. Stunning, during day, but even more around sunset. Hotel Isa was easily booked through Booking.com
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The first day, we set out to explore the neighbourhood around the hotel, which included, on one side, several ice cream parlors (ice cream in Italy is heaven!!), supermarkets, restaurants, small clothing markets, with stylish and surprisingly high-quality clothing! On the other side lies Piazza Cavour with an impressive building block of  the Ministry of Justice of the Roman Republic.

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We went out for lunch, and ended up doing a lot of shopping at the small markets. We also purchased Roma passes, with which you get free public transport during 3 days and free entrance to 2 museums. You also get discounts on entrance to other museums and most of the time you can skip long lines. Typical Rome street view:
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Before dinner we explored Rome by night, and went out to see the famous Trevi Fountains, but to our disappointment, they were under construction, so not much to see. On the way to Trevi fountains there are many stores and tourist markets open (until late at night), making Rome busy and vibrant, even at night.

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On day 2 we went to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

The Colosseum, known for being the largest theatre for gladiator and wild animal fights ever built, was quite impressive due to its collossal design and immense details. When you’re standing there, you immediately understand why it’s considered one of the seven new world wonders.

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How amazing is this structure! It’s unimaginable that they built this entire theatre 70-80 AD, with such architectural detail and skills.

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And of course, when  you get treated like a Roman Princess, it’s twice as fun!

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Interesting Fact: It is thought that over 500,000 people have lost their lives and over a million wild animals were killed during battle at the Colosseum.

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The Roman Forum, which is located across the Colosseum, is a plaza containing the ruins of several important ancient government buildings of the Roman Empire. It’s worth to see because these ruins are impressive, considering the date they were built in and the details, immensity, charm and mystery.

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Interesting Fact: Concrete was a Roman invention used on many structures such as the Pantheon, Colosseum, & Roman Forum, which is also the reason that many of these structures still stand today.

Below the view of the Colosseum from the Roman Forum, I couldn’t resist a little jump of joy.

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Day 3 we dedicated to a tour through Vatican City, which consists of the Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. This is an absolute must-see, whether you’re christian or not, even if you’re not religious. The many tales that are told in the form of paintings, and sculptures, from bottom to ceiling, it’s mesmerizing. The fact that all of the art and architecture is hand-carved, sculpted, painted, with every inch being covered top to bottom, it’s just unreal. Next to that, you have the unbelievable amount of wealth that is captured within the walls of Vatican City, in the form of art, loads of gold, but also marble and granite floors, sculptures and sky-high pillars. Having seen this, it’s even more difficult to understand how it’s possible that a centre of religion can be so extremely wealthy, while there is so much poverty in the world. To me, it contradicts the whole foundation of religion in general.

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  I would recommend a special tour through the Vatican Museum, which is somewhat similar to certain parts of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The Sistine Chapel, however, is unique in its form, with specifically, Michel Angelo’s life work. The history and information you get from the tour operators is worth it, and enriches the entire experience.

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And of course, I had to do 2 minute shoot in the middle of the pillars of the Vatican Museum!

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After Vatican City, we went to see the Pantheon, which was a ”Temple of the gods” during the Roman Empire, now a Roman Catholic Church. The ceiling of the Pantheon is particularly special and worth seeing.

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Interesting Fact: Modern Rome has 280 fountains and more than 900 Churches.

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While there are many other ancient and beautiful Basilica’s and churches, I would have to be honest and say that if you’ve seen the Saint Peter’s Basilica, you don’t really need to see the rest, because it’s fairly similar, only St. Peter’s is definitely most impressive.

Very close to the Pantheon is the Piazza Navona, where we ended up after visiting Pantheon. It’s a lovely plaza with the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the four Rivers), surrounded by ancient buildings depicting typical Roman Empire Architecture.

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Interesting fact: the Piazza Navona and Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi have been mentioned in Dan Brown’s Angels & Demons as one of the Alters of Science.

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Day 4, after enjoying the Italian cuisine so much, I just had to get my workout in, and there was no better place to do it than the Spanish Stairs.

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A few times running up and down, combined with some squats did cause certain turning heads, but hey! who cares, I got to workout on the famous Spanish Steps in Rome!! Obviously fully dressed in Wulterkens Sportswear.

After or before visiting the spanish steps, you can do some serious damage shopping in the street leading up to the Steps, which is where the Chanel, Valentino and many more brand stores are located.

Food

I wouldn’t be Nadira, if I wouldn’t dedicate a part of this blog to the amazing Italian Food. From talking to several locals, we found out that the neighbourhood called Trasteverre, known for its many authentic restaurants, was the place to be. We ended up eating there 3 out of 4 nights, and only thinking about that food makes me long for it again. It’s safe to say that the best Italian food, I’ve ever had, was in Trasteverre, and to be more specific, the restaurant Le Mani in Pasta.
Le Mani in Pasta is small, dark, but authentic, and the food is heaven! They are always fully booked, so I would suggest making reservations immediately after booking your flight and hotel. It’s mostly booked by locals, which says a lot about the quality of the food. We also made friends with the staff and chef, and even got a tour through the kitchen. I can’t wait to go back again. Every dish we ordered was amazing, but my favorite was the Truffle Pasta.

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Interesting fact: In Ancient Rome it was common for people to vomit between meals, so they could eat more. Anyone still hungry? Haha!

Another restaurant that I would recommend is Splendor, walking distance from Hotel Isa and great food, service and staff! Also, they have the most amazing authentic Italian Pastries.

Before dinner in Trasteverre, so authentic and beautiful.

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A few tips:
– Bring your comfy walking shoes!
– When you head to the Vatican Museums there is a dress code, make sure you’re decently dressed and covered to show respect when entering the chapel and basilica.
– There are large organized groups of pocket pickers, as there are in any major city, so be alert and never keep all of your valuables in one place. Make sure your bag is in front of you and try to hold on to it when walking in a crowd. They usually request your attention with something, while another one grabs your wallet without you even noticing.
I only took with me a credit card and some cash, which I put into my bra, pretty old-school, but you can be sure they won’t be touching there without you noticing.
– Public transportation is perfect to view all the above mention sights. With the Roma pass it’s free for 3 days, so I would definitely recommend getting the Roma pass.
– To get to Trasteverre, you will need to take a taxi (depending on where you’re staying of course), if you have the name of the restaurant, they will likely drop you off right in front of the restaurant

On our last day, we went back to Trasteverre, Le Mani in Pasta for lunch, after which we got Ice cream and a taxi to the airport. Picture below taken on day 5 in another Trasteverre street.

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Rome definitely has a special place in my heart, and I can’t wait to go back again. If you’re thinking of planning a European city trip, I would definitely recommend it. Links to booking flight, hotel and making restaurant reservations can be found. Next, I’m thinking of planning a round trip to several European cities at once, who’s joining? 

Multo Amore, Godere, Ciao!

Nadira

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