Thursday, 27 July 2017

One Minute south...

Uganda has some hidden treasures and we can always count on The Peal Guide Uganda to help us discover and explore them. This Easter was no exception as we embarked on what was titled the "intimania" experience. We started our "intimania" discovery by taking a boat cruise on the calming waters of the beautiful lake Victoria as we headed south to a little intimate haven on the Island of Bulago called 'One Minute South'. 

We were to turn this island into our own country for the weekend. Nothing can prepare you for the warm welcome you receive at the Island with such serene beauty. Just the perfect spot for you to relax and unwind. Also, perfect for couples who want to get away from the busy and noisy Kampala just to catch a breath of fresh air.

 The view is absolutely to die for. We had the times of our lives, thanks to Kella Gram silent Disco. A special S/O to Deejay Jo and Dj Simples for allowing me to get all up in their set and for accommodating my demands for Queen Sheba  and Ykeebender songs... You guys rock.. Also, special thanks to my forever travel partner lauryn and our team no sleep (yes we stayed up all night dancing and living it up till the sun came down). Nothing was going to stop us from having fun, all other issues aside. Here is a pictorial recap of the beauty that was One Minute South:
Beautiful Island vibes




Basking in the sun

It was a happy day

Look at the view behind me



Laugh at yourself sometimes. Its never that serious....



Victorian Sunset

Enjoying the sunset

Resting 

Enjoying the scenery

Taking in the view with a friend

feet in the sand

The boat ride to one minute south

fellow intimanians








Got in on some glitter action, thanks to my muzungu friends

We partied all night

Tips from this trip:

  1. Carry Sunscreen
  2. Go with a fun crowd, its very quiet so you could easily get lost in all of it
  3. Carry Mosquito repel-ant
  4. Do take a walk in the forest and get in touch with nature (Beware of snakes though)
  5. The host is very friendly and kind
  6. Call in advance so they know you're coming so the Chef can prepare your meals in advance, they tend to take a while.
  7. Carry your bikini
  8. Go with an open mind

Important Information: You can rent out the house for a private getaway with your friends
You can Contact Alison on : ali@oneminutesouth.com  Mobile: +256-776-709-970
 I hope you get a chance to visit, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Xo Xo
Torobelle


Wednesday, 19 July 2017

A day in paris

View of the Iffel tower
 I know I've been somewhat of a stranger lately, always neglecting this blog *sigh* but I'm back. Its been crazy these past couple of weeks. I changed Jobs and as such I've been AWOL trying to get into my new schedule and settling in at my new job. New exciting things ahead. Anyhow, I promised I'd start sharing from my travel experiences and this post is one of those.  Oh Paris, what can I say and where do we start......

I have always wanted to go to Paris ever since I was a little girl hearing stories about it from dad. Something about his recollection of his time there made it one of my top 5 destinations to visit before I die. My top 5 include: New York, Amsterdam, Paris, Capetown, Venice. Out of these five, I've been to four and now I'm left with Venice. The city on water..... 

Anyway back to Paris the city of love. So I eventually got the opportunity to embark on my Euro trip, late last year and it was life changing. My first stop was Amsterdam which I will write about later, and then my next stop was to Paris. I chose to take  a train from Amsterdam to Paris (4 hrs) because i really wanted to experience the country side and see what scenery it has to offer. Best decision ever!!!  I arrived at the Paris Du Nord Train station at about midday and my friend was waiting to pick me up. We went straight to the hotel to drop off my stuff and embark on the adventure. We couldn't check in to the hotel before midday but they were kind enough to keep my bags in storage till later. My hotel was right next to a couple of Cafe's and What better way to start the Paris experience than in a cafe munching on some Nutella crepes. After a light snack, I embarked on my adventures to discover and experience Paris in a day. Since my hotel was right next to the Louvre, We walked to the Musée du Louvre on Rue de Rivoli. For those who don't know, this is the museum that houses the Legendary Monalisa painting..... That's a story for another day though. After a tour of the museum, and actually getting to see (not touch) the Monalisa (I'll explain another time) I was off to the tour d'eiffel, also known as the Iffel tower. It is the most grande and picturesque tower you will ever see. Once I was done with taking pictures of the tower, I  hoped on the tour bus and headed straight to the Seine bridge where I crossed over to the  Musée d'orsey and after a long tour of this museum, I crossed over the bridge to and headed to the Notre Dame. I was able to do most of the activities on my my to checklist except go to the Moulin Rouge. But no worries, that will be for next time. I must say, there really is something in the air or Paris that just makes you fall in love; the food, the people, the language, the romantic music on the streets, its something else. Everything is romantic. Paris really did steal my heart and I hope to one day return and continue my adventures. Now take a sneak peek into the pictorials of  my Day in Paris Adventure below:

Spot The Grande Iffel Tower Behind me

Standing outside the Musee du Louvre

The Seine Bridge over river Seine

The Louvre By Night




Selfie in the cafe


The Notre Dame

Musee Du louvre

Travel Tips from this trip
  1. Take the train to travel to Paris if you're within Europe, Its cheaper and much more fun.
  2. Its cold Between November to March so carry warm clothing
  3. Buy the tickets for both train and entry to museums earlier online ( makes it even more cheap and faster to get around)
  4. Book the hotel online, its cheaper. (I used Hotels.com)
  5. Paris Must see sites: Notre Dame, The Louvre, The eiffel tower, Musee D'orsay, Seine bridge and the Moulin Rouge.
  6. While inside the Musee du Louvre, do endeavor to search for and find the Monalisa.

Happy travels
XoXo
Toro Belle




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