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Working from home: A guide to staying sane and being productive

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Colourful tiling on the roof of St. Mark's Church in Zagreb, Croatia

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Winter views of waterfalls at Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia

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My new study desk setup! ๐Ÿ“š This is where I'll be completing the remainder of my university studies this semester. Are you currently working or studying from home? See the blog today for all my best tips on staying sane and being productive! (link in bio) ๐Ÿค“
Anyone else want to escape into the wilderness right about now? ๐Ÿ˜ฌ I know none of us are really thinking about travelling at the moment. It feels pointless to be sharing travel pics here on Instagram when everyone has more pressing things to think about, so I'm going to take a break from posting for a while. Be sure to pay attention to instructions from your government and the WHO, try to stay calm (I highly recommend meditation to help with anxiety - the Headspace app is what I use to ease my nerves), and help your friends and neighbours if they require assistance! โค๏ธ
Adriatic bliss ๐Ÿ˜ Piran is quite an interesting little town. It felt a lot like Italy to me, and I learned later that it was in the hands of the Venetians for over 500 years! It has a historic church tower which you can climb for amazing views, a classic market plaza, and a fortified wall on a hill where you get this lovely vista of the town silhouetted against the sea ๐ŸŒŠ Would you want to visit Piran??
Seriously couldn't believe the bright colour of the water in this river! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ’ฆ Slovenia has some amazing natural attractions that are guaranteed to make your jaw drop. This one is Tolmin Gorge, where you can do a short hike that takes you over wooden bridges, through caves, and along the steep rock face that lines the river. Would you consider going here??
Did you know that Ljubljana actually won the title of European Green Capital in 2016!? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ I love visiting cities that actually care about the environment! In Ljubljana, there are public bins to separate waste items for recycling, plenty of bike paths, loads of green space, infrastructure for electric vehicles, and public buses that run entirely on methane. Also, the entire city centre is a pedestrian-only zone! Cars were banished to the outer suburbs in 2008 ๐ŸŒฟ Are you interested in travelling to eco-friendly destinations?
Ljubljana's most famous resident! ๐Ÿ‰ Slovenia's capital has loads of bridges that cross the Ljubljanica River. The Dragon Bridge is probably the most well-known as it has these majestic dragon statues guarding the entrances on either end. A local legend tells that the dragons will twitch their tails when a virgin crosses the bridge! Ha! ๐Ÿ˜†
Can you believe this view!? ๐Ÿคฉ Nebotiฤnik Skyscraper has arguably the best views in Ljubljana. From the rooftop terrace cafe, there are uninterrupted views of the castle! You don't have to pay an entrance ticket, but it's good form to order something from the cocktail bar or some coffee, cake, or snacks from the restaurant - the prices are a little higher than other venues in Ljubljana, but still are way better than what you'd pay in western Europe! ๐Ÿ‘Œ
Not many people know that Slovenia actually has a 47km (29 mi) slice of coastline ๐Ÿ˜ฎ There are a few small towns that line the Adriatic Sea, with Piran being the most popular for tourists. Did you know about this Slovenian destination?? ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ
Have you heard of Predjama Castle? ๐Ÿฐ This attraction is only an hour's drive from Ljubljana, and it was one of my highlights from Slovenia! The medieval palace is actually built into the side of a cliff, and it has all sorts of interesting quirks. We learned about the secret escape through the caves in the rocks behind the castle, and how the residents used the cave system to collect fresh running water. Truly fascinating! ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ