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Hi guys, thank you for being here! Mh… I’m the person that I know the most (LOL) but I always have problems describing myself! Let’s see what I can tell you. I actually work part time in a pharmacy and study to become a psychologist. I’m an animal and nature lover, traveling is my big passion and adventures are what keep me alive! I have a soft spot for photography and I’m definitely a very very curious human being, this is why I can’t stop discovering the world with my husband!

Hi guys, also from my side thank you so much for being here on our blog, it means the world to us. What about me? Even though I graduated in tourism management, I currently work in a Bank in the beautiful city of Lugano. My tasks? To provide a tailor made support to credit card customers all around the world. In my spare time I love to play volleyball, listening good music and traveling with my gorgeous wife Martina. During our trips I’m the one behind Gopro and drone footages.

Would you like to discover more about us? Please read our story

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THE THREE OF US 👫🐕
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Life isn’t always easy and beautiful, everyone of us has to deal with this fact, no one excluded
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Speaking about bad times, we have a lot to share and here we are. Some years before we met, exactly in 2006, Martina was a promising cyclist and, involved with a car, had a terrible accident; she got irreparable injuries all over her body (due to this she was forced to quit her beloved passion) and later in 2009, during a routine medical control, her doctor discovered a benign breast tumor, which was suddenly removed. Ideally not the best way to switch from teenager to adult, but we have to accept it as it is 🙏🏻
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Our destinies have entwined in 2011 and since then we have traveled, moved plenty of times (8 to be precise) and done lot of mistakes! 😅
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In 2015 thanks to a good job offer we decided to start a new life in Bern and left our home 🏡 (were we moved in only 2 months before) and our dog Roy to Martina’s parents. Even though we fell in love with the gorgeous Swiss capital, we didn’t feel to be accepted/loved and missed terribly our little boy 🐶. We started to get sick, this wasn’t the adventure we imagined 🤕 and after 3 months we came back home
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Big amount of money 💰 gone, in the same year we lost Martina’s grand-mother, the same with Martina’s parent’s dog and a very close friend of us was arrested...
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We often receive DM messages talking about how our life seems to be perfect, and how we afford to travel a lot. Truth is, we understood that what really means to us isn’t money or success, but being together, healthy and happy. We don’t know how long health will be with us so we try to enjoy every second we have on this earth, no matter if some people don’t understand the way we experience our existence! ❤️
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What are the pillars of your life?
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Travel tips 🧭:
-if you are planning to visit Switzerland 🇨🇭 don’t miss for any reason its capital. Its old town is listed as an UNESCO world heritage site and deserves a visit
-this pic was taken in the city’s most iconic street, in front of the famous Zytglogge (tower clock)
-for non-Vegan 🌱 travelers: go for a typical meal: fondue moitie-moitie or a melted raclette cheese 🧀

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HUG IS MUCH MORE THAN A GESTURE 🧸
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Do you know that it’s scientifically proved that hugging is a powerful way of healing? Combined with a positive mind and laughter, is incredibly effective at curing different kind of diseases (loneliness and depression, just to name a few) 💛
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Me and Luke used to hug us a lot since we met and we can assure you, it’s an extremely powerful way to feel better, safe and happier (can’t stop smiling). Moments like the one you see in this pic are something you can’t buy... our advice of today is: surround yourself by people who constantly love you, make you smile, laugh, people who even during bad times, make you feel comfortable, not lonely! 🙏🏻💫
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Are you used to hug?
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Travel tips 🧭:
-This was the third time in Paris for us, but for the first time we discovered it during night. If you are planning a visit to the city of love don’t miss it during those hours, it is an experience you will never forget. The lights on the Eiffel tower begin to light up at sunset and stay turned on the entire night. Keep in mind that the sparkle takes place only one time per hour (and lasts 5 minute) ✨🌙
-we took this pic around 7.30PM at the Trocadero’s Carousel. 📍 Coordinates of the spot: 48.860495, 2.289550
-there are many other wonderful spots where to take some creative captures during night-time: from Trocadero to the park that surrounds the tower or from one of the bridges in the area: Bir-Hakeim and Passerelle Debilly are our favs. 🌉
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Photo tip 📸: if you travel with your phone and would like to shoot, having a nice blurry background, we suggest to set your camera on portrait mode and be sure to point the focus on you. Fav app for night-shots: ProCamera

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THE POWER OF INSTAGRAM 💻
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Sometimes we read comments and captions related to one of the main side effects (in the field of tourism) of this social network: some places have become very popular and overcrowded - and we know, the struggle is real! But today we are here to thank this platform for giving us the chance to discover and being able to see plenty of wonderful places around world! 🌎
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Without the power of sharing, maybe, we would never had the chance to visit the insta-famous Lake Bries you are watching in this post. We took this pic one year ago, just a few days before starting our official @swissvoyagers page! ❤️
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This reminds us the journey we had in 12 months, an incredible year of adventures and you guys, members of our little IG family, are an essential part of it!
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Have you ever discovered a place thanks to Instagram?
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Travel tips 🧭:
-Lake Braies is a bright blue mountain lake located in the Dolomites in South Tyrol 🇮🇹
-it’s open the entire year but we suggest you to visit it before it freezes during winter time 🏔
-during mid/hot seasons (June-September) the most popular activity to do is to rent a row-boat and cruise around the crystal clear waters. Prices: 25€ for 1 hour 🚣‍♀️
-don’t miss the easy hiking trail that circles the lake. The walk takes around 1h-1h30 minutes and you will be amazed from the surroundings, beautiful spots everywhere!
-a parking lot is available on site - Parking P3. Prices: 6€ for 3 hours 🅿️
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#iamtb #lagodibraies

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YOU’RE MY HAPPY PLACE ❤️
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The pics you are seeing were taken during a foggy and rainy day in Paris. The smiles are real, because nothing in the world would stop us to discover more about one of our fav cities in Europe. Luke booked this trip 2 days before we were in town, sounds crazy right? 🇫🇷
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Everything seemed so unreal, leaving for a place without any plans isn’t our usual way of traveling! In second place, some years ago we would have never imagined to drive 9 to 10 hours from Switzerland to Paris... 🚘 But this is what we are today, a married couple (for 8 years already!) trying on a daily basis to make this life worth living! We don’t know how much time is left to us on Mother Earth, but we are damn sure about one thing: we will never stop dreaming and spending time together as much time as we can, doing what we love, no matter what other people think 🙏🏻
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Have you ever broken the mold? If yes, how?
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Travel tips 🧭:
-Le Jardin des Tuileries is a wonderful public (yes, you don’t have to pay an entrance fee!) garden located between Place de la Concorde and the world famous Louvre museum
-Plan to have enough time to stroll around because it’s quite pretty and plenty of beautiful angles and things to see: statues, different type of gardens, a museum and some nice fountains ⛲️
-photo tip 📸: it isn’t a real turistic park so you don’t need to wake up early in the morning to take good shots ⏰
-coordinates of this location 📍: 48.873208, 2.296803
-nearest metro stations: Louvre-Rivoli, Tuileris 🚇
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#backpackersintheworld #visitparis

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PARIS, LA VILLE DE L’AMOUR ❤️
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Beyond the fact that it was the capital of the romanticism movement at the end of the XVIII century and called home by a large number of well known poets and authors, Paris is plenty of romantic spots and it’s one of the most beautiful city in the world
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Its wonderful parks invite you to stroll hand in hand with your loved one, the numerous bridges are suitable for taking oath of eternal faithful and love, to finalize with a padlock 🔐 whose key is at the end launched in the Seine river. Our fav time of the day to be around is definitely after sunset, when all the lights of the city come gloriously to life, giving away a stunning experience that will literally blow you away🌙✨
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Which is the city that stole your heart?
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Travel tips 🧭:
-The Champs-Élysée are plenty of beautiful places where to take pictures. We tried different angles and our favorite part of the street is in direction of Place de la Concorde
-if you would love to take the same pic like the two of us, after you see the Arc de Triomphe, keep walking and stop in the midldle of one of the traffic islands you will see in the area (pay attention to all the cars passing next to you) 🚗
-Exact coordinates of the location 📍: 48.873208, 2.296803
-nearest metro station: George V 🚇
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Photo tip 📸: if you travel with your phone and would like to shoot, having a nice blurry background, we suggest to set your camera on portrait mode and be sure to point the focus on you
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#backpackersintheworld #parismonamour

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MONTMARTRE, BONJOUR 🇫🇷!
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When we visited Paris for the first time two years ago, we stumbled across Le Consulat Restaurant and took a pic of its facade. We thought, WOW, it’s very pretty! Today we discovered that it is actually one of the most iconic spots in the area 😅
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Montmartre is a charming and artistic quarter located on the hills of Paris. It is worldwide known for being the neighborhood where you can find the majestic Sacré Coeur cathedral, absolutely worth the hike ⛪️. As alternative there’s also a funicular bringing you directly to the top. If you’re searching for handmade clothes, local food, pastries, jewelry or a museum to visit, this is the place to go 🧁
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Have you ever taken a photo in a random nice place, that later in the days became insta-famous/iconic?
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Travel tips 🧭 :
-if you plan to visit Paris, Montmartre quarter has to be in your itinerary. Keep in mind to spend at least 3-4 hours in order to visit Sacre-Coeur Cathedral and its surroundings 🗺
-closer metro station: Anvers 🚇
-Exact coordinates of the famous Le Consulat Restaurant 📍: 48.887087, 2.339613
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#iamtb #visitparis

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WHEN YOUR IMAGINATION BECOMES REALITY 🌙
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since the first moment we checked this location on the fabulous @marianapostcard account, we dreamed so badly about seeing this village with our own eyes!
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last month we finally had the chance to road tripping through Portugal and drove to Lisbon, what a better occasion to finally being there for sunset? 🌇
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We arrived on site 1h before the sun began to go down and it was such a beautiful way to end the day, truly recommended…!
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Is there a particular spot you found on IG that, once experienced in reality, exceeded your expectations? If yes, we are curious to know where it is!
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Travel tips 🧭:
-Azenhas do Mar is located in Colares, 1h drive from Lisbon 🌊
-it could be your perfect evening spot after visiting one of the gorgeous palaces in Sintra. From there you will only need 16 minutes drive 🏰
-be aware that this cliff is very well known.. it’s better to come a little bit before sunset time in order to set up and get the chance to take the perfect angle for yourself. Unfortunately when we arrived a photographer was already positioned in the exact place where we wanted to shoot and didn’t leave for the entire evening… at the beginning we were upset but then we realized that creativity and positivity is the best way to go… we love how the pic turned out! ⏰
-exact coordinates of the place📍: 38.839747, -9.463205
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@tesalate thank you so much for this gorgeous towel, which is also used as a blanket!
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#visitportugal #sintra

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RIBEIRA VIBES AT ITS BEST! 🇵🇹
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Sitting in front of the Douro river and enjoying the last hours of sun in one of Porto’s oldest neighborhoods was definitely an highlight of our time in town 💫
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Ribeira district is a popular and pretty part of the city where you can find plenty of traditional restaurants and try some local specialties. If in the area don’t miss it during nighttime, it’s so charming! 🌙
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If you think about your last trip, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? We don’t reflect enough about it... but memories are everything in our life!
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We took this pic just before driving to the airport, while looking at all the new memories we collected during our road-trip in this incredible country. Thank you @idealofsweden for sending us your awesome and high quality phone accessories, your powerbank saved our battery every single day! If you are interested in their fabulous products, don’t forget to use our code SWISSVOYAGERS in order to get a 20% discount on your next purchase #ad #idealofsweden
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Travel tips 🧭:
-Ribeira district is located right in front of the Douro River, go all the way down in front of Dom Luis I bridge for some amazing spots
-if you are in search of a viewpoint above the city, we suggest you to explore Vila Nova de Gaia, just on the other part of the River; there you will enjoy a beautiful promenade along the waterfront, the best place to take a stroll and shoot some nice pics of the city of Porto and its Ribeira 📸
-some affordable parking lots are available in town or on sides of the streets 🅿️
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#backpackersintheworld #portoportugal

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