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You haven’t truly traveled until you’ve waddled through a centuries-old site in bright blue shoe covers like an overcautious duck. 🦆 🦆🦆

But here’s the thing… those awkward plastic booties help preserve fragile floors, ancient tiles, and carpets that have outlived empires. Many historic sites, especially in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, require visitors to wear them to protect cultural heritage from dirt, oils, and moisture carried on modern shoes.

Even the smallest bit of dust or oil from your shoes can slowly damage surfaces that have survived for hundreds of years

💡 Traveler tips:

- Some sites charge a small fee or hand them out at the entrance. Carry small cash just in case.

-Ask staff before entering any restricted area.

-Walk lightly and avoid dragging your feet to help preserve the site.

Cultural travel isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes it’s about respecting centuries of craftsmanship, even if it means your outfit clashes with your shoe covers. AND are your ticket to walking through history without leaving a mark.
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#romania #europe #asia #travel #tip #culture #culturalheritage #culturaltravel #backpacking #worldtravel #preservation #kulturatravel #seetheworld #language #fall #tradition #femaletravel
🧿 more than just a souvenir🪬 

Have you seen the blue glass charm in markets across Türkiye, Greece, or Morocco? 

It’s one of the oldest symbols of protection in human history. 

A little history:
📜 It began in Mesopotamia and Egypt over 3,000 years ago
🌍 Spread across the Mediterranean, the Balkans, the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa through trade and migration
🔮 People believe it protects against envy and bad luck caused by a jealous glare

Where to find it authentically and organically today:
🇹🇷 Türkiye: handmade in glass workshops in Cappadocia and Izmir
🇬🇷 Greece:  in jewelry and church mosaics across the islands
🇲🇦 Morocco: painted on pottery and doors in Fez and Marrakech
🇪🇬 Egypt: in amulets and ancient protective symbols
🇮🇳 India and 🇵🇰 Pakistan: hung on homes and vehicles for protection
🇲🇽 Mexico and Latin America: often in folk traditions alongside the “ojo”

The meaning is the same everywhere: protect from harm, invite good fortune, and carry a piece of cultural history that has traveled further than most people ever will.

Where have you seen the evil eye in your travels?
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#evileye #travel #history #culturaltravel #seetheworld #europe #turkiye #egypt #kulturatravel #souvenir #culture #language #backpacking #global #femaletravel
🥣 Indian Tomato Soup

This isn’t your typical tomato soup. At Ananda, it’s spiced with cumin, ginger, and fresh herbs, with a touch of tang and warmth that makes it light but full of flavor.

📍 Ananda – Greenwich Village
210 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012
🚇 Subway: A/B/C/D/E/F/M to West 4th St – Washington Sq (5-min walk) or R/W to 8th St – NYU.
🕒 Hours:
	•	Mon–Thu: 12 PM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM
	•	Fri–Sat: 12 PM–3 PM, 5 PM–11 PM
	•	Sun: 12 PM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM

Beyond the soup, Ananda serves a mix of South and North Indian dishes in a modern, casual setting right near NYU and Washington Square Park. 

Be sure to check them out!
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#indianfood #nyc #newyork #tomatosoup #travel #ananda #indianfoodie #femaletravel #travelblogger #travelgram #traveltheworld #india #backpacking #food #foodie #ra #ramblingadventurista #ny
Crispy dosas, spicy sambar, and filter coffee? 

South Indian food is all about balance, flavor, and comfort.

My favorite? ALL IN THIS VIDEO 👀

📍From Tamil Nadu to your plate, this is food that slaps.

➡️ New episode of Naan-Stop NYC is now on YouTube!
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#travel #foodie #indianfood #indianfoodie #foodlover #femaletravel #travelblogger #solotravel #ramblingadventurista #ra #backpacking #traveltheworld #travelphotography #positive #nyc #newyork
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