Author Archives: Angela

Coffee break: I’d like to share a few thoughts with you.

Please join me for a cup of coffee. I’d like to share a few thoughts with you.  Are you comfortable?  Let’s go. There are three words that we usually say together. It’s Faith, Hope, and Love. These are very significant words.  Faith and Love are two extremely complicated words. They are full of feelings andContinue reading “Coffee break: I’d like to share a few thoughts with you.”

Forgive, But Never Forget. Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation in Paris.

Ile de la Cité, a gorgeous and historical island, sits in the middle of Siena in the oldest district of Paris. It’s home to the iconic and spectacular Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral. You also can see the old bridge, the Pont Neuf, and the city’s narrowest road bridge there, Point de l’Archevêché.  On the easternContinue reading “Forgive, But Never Forget. Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation in Paris.”

I was chosen for “Featured Blogger of the Week.”

I am thrilled to be chosen as the featured blogger of the week by Mitch Teemley from The power of STORY blog. Thank you very much for reading and rebloging my post “The proper way to greet people in different countries. Traveling tips for your next trip.” on your website and I’m glad for the opportunityContinue reading “I was chosen for “Featured Blogger of the Week.””

What you need to know before visiting Japan. 

Japan is one of my favorite countries. Beautiful, amazing, modern and very traditional. Traveling across the country is simple if you plan ahead of time. Here is some useful information you should know before traveling to Japan to make your vacation easier and more enjoyable! Best time to visit Japan.  The best time to visitContinue reading “What you need to know before visiting Japan. “

Join Suitcase Travel Blog on the Telegram platform, Twitter, and other social media networks.   

The social network has become an integral part of our daily life in modern society. People can use social media platforms to join groups of interest, interact with others in their communities, stay in touch with family, and make new friends.  Also, it is important for every blogger to grow their audience, and social networkingContinue reading “Join Suitcase Travel Blog on the Telegram platform, Twitter, and other social media networks.   “

Interesting place in Paris: the Centre Pompidou and Stravinsky Fountain.

This post appears first on my Triptipedia page. In the heart of Paris, not far from the Louvre and the Ile de la Cité, near Les Halles in the 4th arrondissement, you can find high distinctive and remarkable construction: the Centre Pompidou (the Centre national d’art et de culture Georges-Pompidou) and the Stravinsky Fountain.  To begin with, IContinue reading “Interesting place in Paris: the Centre Pompidou and Stravinsky Fountain.”

Celebrate 100 Suitcase Travel Blog posts with an author. Q&A

Today I have a small achievement: I have already published 100 posts. In celebration of my little blogging anniversary, I decided to conduct an interview with myself. I think, through the interview, you can get a good sense of a person’s personality, worldview, and life opinions. I will interview myself, but if you have anyContinue reading “Celebrate 100 Suitcase Travel Blog posts with an author. Q&A”

Happy International Women’s Day!

To my dear women, everywhere; Happy International Women’s Day!   Today is the day that symbolizes strength, unity, solidarity and the ongoing struggle for women’s rights around the world. But also, today is a day that signifies beauty, femininity, grace and harmony.  No matter how strong and independent women have become, we still embrace the capacity andContinue reading “Happy International Women’s Day!”

The proper way to greet people in different countries. Traveling tips for your next trip.

Traveling is a fascinating way to discover cultures, traditions, folklore, and customs from around the world.   Lots of incredible things we have learned during our trips and this valuable experience has become even more enriching, inspiring, and delightful.   The best way to prepare for a trip is to learn the local traditions andContinue reading “The proper way to greet people in different countries. Traveling tips for your next trip.”

Coffee Break: Let’s start the year with small talk.

2023 is here.  I am still in a festive mood, so I thought it would be nice to start the new year with a cup of aromatic coffee and small talk.  First, best wishes to all of you, my dear friends! Be healthy and positive, don’t let anything mislead you, and don’t fall apart eitherContinue reading “Coffee Break: Let’s start the year with small talk.”

Happy New Year!

It is a New Year and a New beginning. May this year be filled with bright colors, lovely events, and unforgettable adventures. I wish you good luck, success, creativity, happiness, love, and stability in the new year. Let your dreams come true and motivate you to achieve new goals! Happy New Year, my Dear Friends!Continue reading “Happy New Year!”

Merry Christmas my Dear Friends!

Merry Christmas, my Dear Friends! I wish you a truly wonderful holiday full of heartfelt emotions and lovely surprises. May this magical celebration fill your life with light, warmth, joy, and prosperity. May your guardian angel protect you from all difficulties and hardships! Appreciate everything that you have and enjoy every moment of your life.Continue reading “Merry Christmas my Dear Friends!”

How to celebrate 2023, Year of the Rabbit.

The New Year is just around the corner. The most magical holiday filled with joy, lovely surprises, and positive emotions. Now it is time to decide how to welcome the upcoming 2023. What should you do to create a cozy and festive atmosphere for New Year’s Eve. It is a good idea to plan aContinue reading “How to celebrate 2023, Year of the Rabbit.”

Your help is very much appreciated! Fantastic video as an extra thank you.

My dear friends! I’m so grateful for your help, comments and suggestions! I highly appreciate it! My blog seems to work well for most readers, so hopefully this small issue can be easily solved for others. ( Post: Need help please.) It is so impressive how many people from different countries were willing to helpContinue reading “Your help is very much appreciated! Fantastic video as an extra thank you.”

Cool place to see a cat colony in Rome.

Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary Location: Largo di Torre Argentina Via Arenula corner (archaeological area) 6 minutes walk from Pantheon 20 minutes walk from the Colosseum Opening hours: Every day: 12am- 5pm Since ancient times, cats have been very popular in Rome. Besides hunting mice and rats, cats were also great companions for wealthy people. TheContinue reading “Cool place to see a cat colony in Rome.”

How to choose the right Japanese Lucky Cat (Maneki-neko) and where to buy souvenirs in Tokyo and Japan. 

Traveling is the best thing that can happen in life. I think it is one of the most rewarding experiences. Whenever I go on vacation, I am filled with joy, positive emotions, unforgettable impressions, pleasure, cultural knowledge, lots of photos, and, of course, local souvenirs.  Like many travelers, I typically bring something memorable home fromContinue reading “How to choose the right Japanese Lucky Cat (Maneki-neko) and where to buy souvenirs in Tokyo and Japan. “

Etiquette for everyday. Part 3.

Part 3 of the “Etiquette for everyday” series is my favorite. I find it more entertaining and alive.. If you missed the previous posts, you can catch up here: Part 1 and Part 2. Let’s learn more about the etiquette in public places and the rules of small talk. Public Places. Shopping. In order toContinue reading “Etiquette for everyday. Part 3.”

Etiquette for everyday. Part 2.

Hope this topic is still interesting to you. If you missed the first part of the post, then you can read it here. As we already know, the knowledge of  simple rules of etiquette will help you gain confidence, show a level of culture that will ingratiate you with even the most “well-bred” of folk, andContinue reading “Etiquette for everyday. Part 2.”

Etiquette for everyday. Part 1 

Etiquette is an often neglected topic in modern-day life. However, I would say it should become a habit! The ability to present yourself and show proper manners will help to avoid misunderstandings and embarrassment in everyday situations. Having a good understanding of etiquette will make you feel confident and create an excellent first impression. QuiteContinue reading “Etiquette for everyday. Part 1 “

Cozy Italian restaurants in Florence.

Traveling and tasting traditional dishes is one of the best ways to get to know the local culture. Italy is not an exception and we recognize Italians for their exclusive food. Italian cuisine is rich in delicious variety and rooted in centuries-old historical culture. Of course, traditional dishes differ from region to region and TuscanyContinue reading “Cozy Italian restaurants in Florence.”

An Interesting Fact About Michelangelo’s “Creation Of Adam.”

My dear friends, I would like to take a moment to relax and enjoy a coffee break with you during this absolutely insane time.  A very curious fact caught my attention, and I wanted to share it with you. I think you might find it interesting, especially if you are into art. Do you knowContinue reading “An Interesting Fact About Michelangelo’s “Creation Of Adam.””

Best attractions in the Florence and skip the line tickets to the galleries.

Florence is one of the most delightful cities in Italy. So rich in art, architecture, history and it is one of my favorite ones.  Our trip was really amazing that I can endlessly talk about it. There is so much to see, learn, admire, and explore.  All the traveling tips are based on my experience.Continue reading “Best attractions in the Florence and skip the line tickets to the galleries.”

Things to see around Keystone, South Dakota. Part 2.

To enjoy the little town of Keystone, you will need at least 3-4 days, maybe even a week.  I already shared some necessary information about Mt Rushmore Memorial in my previous post. If you missed it, then please click here to read it.  What else can you explore there?  Here are some ideas for you. Continue reading “Things to see around Keystone, South Dakota. Part 2.”

Visiting South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Memorial and Keystone Town. Part 1.

Every country or city has a recognizable iconic place or famous symbol.  Even at a glance, you can tell where it is.   The United States is identified with The Statue of Liberty, Las Vegas, The Grand Canyon National Park and, of course, Mount Rushmore National Memorial with the impressive monumental sculpture of four United StatesContinue reading “Visiting South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Memorial and Keystone Town. Part 1.”

14 Interesting facts about cats, Fun project and Traveling tip. Updated.

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world. They are wonderful and gracious, small and vulnerable, fluffy and soft, amusing and smart, have independent character, a lively personality, they are mysterious and never bored.  Cat lovers know these furry friends give a friendship, love and make a beneficial impact on the mentalContinue reading “14 Interesting facts about cats, Fun project and Traveling tip. Updated.”

Coffee break: I am back. Renovation tips.

Phew! I am back.  I’m back and so happy to pause my crazy life and have a time to enjoy a cup of coffee with you.  Some of you know I was on hiatus and had to work on my project. It’s supposed to be home improvement work, but a small remodeling project turned intoContinue reading “Coffee break: I am back. Renovation tips.”

Merry Christmas my dear friends!

Merry Christmas my dear friends! I hope that your home will be filled with coziness and comfort. All dreams will come true, even the smallest ones. The hearts of loved ones and relatives will be warmed with love and care. The people around you will be kind and helpful. And the Christmas star always illuminatesContinue reading “Merry Christmas my dear friends!”

I am still on hiatus: just a little update.

I miss you, my dear friends! I really do! I just realized that you have become part of my life and I’m really happy to have you. Also, I think it is time for my hiatus update and, honestly, I just need to vent about it. I started my project a couple months ago andContinue reading “I am still on hiatus: just a little update.”

I am going on hiatus.

My dear friends! I am going on hiatus and will disappear for a couple of months. I’m going to have a big project, that will probably take most of my free time. I promise that I will read your posts, respond to comments and try to stay active on other social platforms. I apologize forContinue reading “I am going on hiatus.”

Should you buy a Travel Insurance?

If you ask me, should I buy travel insurance? My answer will be Absolutely Yes! When you are young and healthy, you probably don’t even think about it or are absolutely sure you don’t need it. Nothing going to happen?! Right? More experienced travelers or people of a certain age, probably purchase it. Personally, withContinue reading “Should you buy a Travel Insurance?”

Dining etiquette in Japan.

Proper etiquette at the table is important in every social situation. Table manners are the elementary way to show respect and appreciation to your host or surrounding people. The country you are visiting may have different dining etiquette rules. Take some time to learn about it. A respectful manner will help avoid embarrassing yourself.  JapanContinue reading “Dining etiquette in Japan.”

Join Suitcase Travel Blog on Twitter and other social media networks 

 Hello my friends!   I opened again Twitter account and YouTube. Hopefully this time I will have more subscribers and activity. I admitted, I have to be more active as well and find extra time to learn more and grow.   Please visit my new and old social media networks if you curious.   See you soon! 

Skip the line tickets and tips for first time visiting Colosseum.

The Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Rome, beautiful, powerful and historical. It was the largest and absolutely outstanding amphitheater in the Roman world. It’s one of the most famous sights in Italy and a very popular tourist destination.  The Colosseum was build in 1st century CE and commissioned  by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as a gift to the Roman people. Later, his son Titus openedContinue reading “Skip the line tickets and tips for first time visiting Colosseum.”

Tokyo: What Airport to choose?

Planning a trip is an absolutely thrilling thing for me, but after picking the desirable destination, there is more serious research and the necessary preparation to do.  The next step will be choosing a hotel and flight tickets. It might look easy, but sometimes not really, especially if you have the select between airports and you don’tContinue reading “Tokyo: What Airport to choose?”

My travel essentials: What I take on the trip and not go without.

My young friend was preparing for her vacation. She was very excited and there was so much euphoria that we all got involved and became very enthusiastic: giving advice on what to take on the trip, choosing dresses, hair, nails and so many other women’s things.  Then I was thinking about what I usually take on my trip. WhatContinue reading “My travel essentials: What I take on the trip and not go without.”

Art in Minneapolis and around the world.

Minneapolis is a large modern city and the capital of Minnesota, United States.  Even in this dynamic Metropolis, I felt good and comfortable during our visit. Needless to  say, that Minneapolis is a popular tourist destination.  The Minneapolis and St. Paul are Twin Cities and full of unique things to do and see.  The Minneapolis skyline looks so impressive. It has 190 completed  high-rise buildings and 39  of them taller than 300 feet (91 m). The highest building in Minneapolis is the 57-story IDS Center (241 m), designed by architect Philip Johnson. Another two tallest buildings are the Capella Tower (236 m) and the Wells Fargo Center (236 m).  The city offers beautiful parks, amazing nature and zoo. Also, Minneapolis is an art city and center of folk, funk music, museums, ballet and theatres.  Some cities have a recognisable symbol: Eifel Tower — Paris, Colosseum  — Rome, Big Ben — London, Red Square — Moscow andContinue reading “Art in Minneapolis and around the world.”

How to buy skip the line tickets, Save money and See an amazing Vatican Museum.

I can’t wait when we are going to be able to live our “normal” life again and start to travel. I am sure you have the same desperate wish as I do. Hopefully, one day we can pick our desirable destination and… hooray!!! We are going to the place of our dream.  We are allContinue reading “How to buy skip the line tickets, Save money and See an amazing Vatican Museum.”

The Dazzling Blogger Award

The Dazzling Blogger Award, designed by Helen at  Crispy Confessions, recognizes bloggers who excel in at least one major area of blogging: writing skills, engagement, social media marketing, or content.     I was nominated for the Dazzling Blogger Award by Lisa from Micro of the Macro blog. Thank you very much Lisa for the nomination. I highlyContinue reading “The Dazzling Blogger Award”

Belgium: Travel tips

Belgium is an incredibly beautiful country with medieval cities. The unique architecture and cobblestone streets are evoking a feeling of history and cultural heritage. Belgium is a small country and it’s very easy to go from one city to another. This is so convenient because you can explore more places for a limited period.      WeContinue reading “Belgium: Travel tips”

Spain:  Candeleda.

Have you heard of Candeleda? I didn’t, until I received an inquiry from my reader to write about it.  I was very intrigued by that request. I did research. And here it is…  I am very glad to tell you about this lovely place and share all the information that I found.   Perhaps, some travelers can includeContinue reading “Spain:  Candeleda.”

Coffee Break: UEFA Euro 2021.

I appreciate our coffee break! I absolutely do! I think our first one was pretty successful and absolutely enjoyable for me.   I want to stop for another coffee break again, and I have several reasons for this:  First, I would like to THANK everyone for your honest feedback, great suggestions for improvement, for your kind words and support. AllContinue reading “Coffee Break: UEFA Euro 2021.”

Survey: Please Help me To Improve My Blog.

I never liked to do surveys, and usually don’t even bother. But only now when I started my blog, I understand how important it might be for some businesses, blogs etc. Do surveys and analyzing answers helps to understand audiences and make changes for improvement. My blog just celebrated a 1- year anniversary and IContinue reading “Survey: Please Help me To Improve My Blog.”

Hooray ! Im so happy: part 2.

Am I dreaming?  Pinch me!  I can’t believe it!  I can’t believe that I created a blog.  I can’t believe I have become a blogger.  I can’t believe I can write posts.  I can’t believe that people read me.  I can’t believe I have 500 followers.  Five Hundred!  500!   This is very good gift for my 1 year blogging anniversary!  My Dear Friends!  Thank you very much for joining myContinue reading “Hooray ! Im so happy: part 2.”