…for me.

What’s the first thing you think to do when you want to visit another country or go on vacation? Why, consult with some travel agencies, right?

I have been traveling since the year 2000 and unfortunately I cannot say that they have been any help and here’s why:

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The Chateau of Versailles is a magnificent palace and estate that was the home of the kings of France from 1662 (Louis XIV) to 1789 (Louis XVI).

And it is one of the most magnificent examples of royal residence from the 15th and 16th century a visitor can see.

When you come to think about the importance of this place as one of the settings of the French Revolution and how much what it represented to the French people of then (and now) affected the world we live in today, seeing it for yourself is a must when in France.

But let’s not waste the experience by not preparing carefully. Here’s how.

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Don’t get me wrong, Machu Picchu (Perú, South America) is one of the most magnificent, awe‑inspiring sites in the world. But there’s more to it than it’s commonly known.

Machu Picchu is the central piece of a region called “The Sacred Valley”. Sacred to whom? Well, the Incas, of course!

If you think Machu Picchu is all there is to see, you are mistaken. Here’s why!

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So you’ve waited months, maybe years for this trip. Hotel reservations are ready, the plane leaves in exactly two hours, there are activities waiting for you, you jump on that taxi, you get to the airport, start getting in line, only to discover that… Damn! You forgot your passport!

Has this ever happened to you? It’s happened to me! Not once but several times! Sometimes it was the passport; other times the cell phone or worse, the camera battery charger! If only I’d had a packing list! A must for planning a trip.

I like my travels to run as smoothly as possible, especially when the trip hasn’t even started yet. So let me share with you my fool-proof packing list which will:

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Want to go on a cultural travel that reflects your particular interests, that fills you up with new knowledge and experiences, one that may have the potential to completely shift your perceptions about the world and your outlook on life?

I do truly believe that some journeys can have such a profound impact in our lives, that you become a better person, you realize that your connection to other people is indeed much stronger that you’d thought, even if they’re on the other side of the planet.

I adore traveling. I am so passionate about it, that some people look at me with bewildered expressions when I show them the lengths I’ll go to, to plan a trip. I am also passionate about knowledge, history, art and science and these are things that I always aim at experiencing during my travels.

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