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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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