<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sometimes fancy mostly gone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the world, one adventure at a time.]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:42:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Perfect Albania Road Trip: Where to Go, Why Albania is Amazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albania is one of those countries that seems small on the map but grows larger the more you drive through it. Every bend in the road reveals a new kind of beauty: mountains that feel carved out for mythology, coastlines too clear to be real, and cities that hum with a soft, unpretentious charm. If you have the time to slow down and road-trip your way through the country, you’ll discover how varied it actually is. Here’s the route my Albanian friend gave me. X Shkodër - A Gentle Northern...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/albania-road-trip-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692f26400b0f74a1a0433178</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:42:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3350ab_327acd30fb5e4ffda7ff81d2aab34783~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kigali, Rwanda, the SIlicon Valley of Africa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[History genocide memorial - extremely emotional, graphic and improtant museum about what took place in the 90's and before. as much as I didn't want to go, because I didn't feel like crying that day I'm glad I did. hotel des mille collines - also known as hotel rwanda where that movie is based on. I had their lunch buffett for 30,000 rwandan (roughly $20 USD and i thought it was very good) Cafes Kivu Noir - definitely the cool place where people convene and hang out. gorgeous setting Indabo...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/kigali-rwanda-the-silicon-valley-of-africa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69604cfe448b5a633f0c0de5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:50:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montevideo Uruaguay: 3 Day Itinerary]]></title><description><![CDATA[What to Expect in Montevideo I arrived in Montevideo expecting a softer, quieter version of Argentina. What I found was a city that feels calm, beachy, almost suspiciously peaceful, and somehow more expensive than half the places I have lived. Montevideo moves at its own pace. No rush, no chaos, just mate in hand and a strong commitment to staying unbothered. Cost of Living in Uruguay Uruguay is the most expensive country in South America. I had heard this. I thought I understood. I did not....]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/montevideo-uruaguay-3-day-itinerary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6940adf833c5123904eaed48</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:07:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living in Vlorë for Three Weeks: What It’s Really Like on the Albanian Riviera]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Get to Vlorë Reaching Vlorë is simple, although the comfort level depends on the route you choose. I flew into Tirana International Airport and took the bus from the capital to Vlorë. The ticket cost about seven dollars, which is incredibly cheap for a three hour ride, but the experience was not glamorous. The bus was packed and hot, and it dropped us off at a different location than advertised. Most buses to Vlorë leave from the Southern Bus Terminal in Tirana, so it helps to double...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/living-in-vlor%C3%AB-for-three-weeks-what-it-s-really-like-on-the-albanian-riviera</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692f2e2cf769f847ed63f2c1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:05:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3350ab_74e4f9a595c647afbac0e1fa215eac07~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoria Falls Guide: Everything You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosting a world wonder, I know Victoria Falls been on my list for some time and finally I spent Christmas there. Here is how I spent seven days in Livingstone and Victoria Falls, with highlights, food recommendations, and what I learned along the way. Day 1. Chobe National Park Safari in Botswana One of the biggest advantages of staying in Livingstone is how easy it is to visit Chobe National Park in Botswana. I booked a full day safari tour that included transport, a river cruise, and a game...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/victoria-falls-guide-everything-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696009c1957e8f6c8aa389d0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:35:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES in Cape Town South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because money talks, and we should be speaking loudly! Klein Goederust - the prominent Black-owned wine farm in South Africa South Africa is the most unequal country in the world.  That’s not me being dramatic, that’s an actual ranking according to the World Bank . The legacy of apartheid didn’t just vanish in 1994 — it shaped who owns land, who owns businesses, and who has most of the money. Cape Town is objectively stunning. Mountains, beaches, wine farms, sunsets all layered on each other...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/black-owned-businesses-in-cape-town-south-africa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6940bf1718c2f6b69b89f069</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:49:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3350ab_f47265480edb449caa86f30b298c1b25~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Plan the Ultimate Chicago Bachelorette Weekend a St. Patrick’s Day Twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our bride loves St. Patrick’s Day. So naturally, we planned her bachelorette weekend for the weekend when the Chicago River turns green. It makes for great pictures. Vegas, Nashville, Savannah and Miami were instantly off the table for our bride. New Orleans was considered...but Chicago felt like the perfect option - it's an iconic city, good food, and they're famous for St. Patrick’s Day. Many people in the group had never been to Chicago before, and some had but never partied as an adult....]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/how-to-plan-the-ultimate-chicago-bachelorette-weekend-a-st-patrick-s-day-twist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696142e3f3c0663c7a95b176</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:01:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3350ab_52e63a03bf9a4910a4c20f51e726bfa9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Day in Kampala, Uganda: First Impressions, History, and Elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[A first-time traveler’s honest take on spending one day in Kampala, Uganda from traffic,  culture, food, UNESCO sites, and elections.]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/kampala</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69667746235749548017170a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:01:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3350ab_e338720c438241cfb678248b1df9dfb2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marrakech, Unromanticized: Chaos, Culture &#38; Real Experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I talk to seasoned travelers about Marrakech, the reviews are rarely glowing. My first recommendation  - which I didn’t follow myself - is : Visit Marrakech, but also leave . Go to Fes, Rabat, Chefchaouen, maybe the Atlas Mountains. I haven’t heard many positive things about Casablanca, but the rest of Morocco has a lot to offer beyond Marrakech’s intensity. A Little Context Marrakech was founded in 1070 and became a major imperial city. Its medina (old city) is a UNESCO World Heritage...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/marrakech-unromanticized-chaos-culture-real-experiences</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6966c746f1ba376a5bc074be</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:16:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3350ab_acc185f9247640db8adfe3f27977d584~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demystifying My Intense Travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a time, I was traveling as a sport - craving more flight deals, more countries accumulated, seeing where else I could go. Then I started a new job. During orientation, we had to share a “fun fact.” One person said they’d been to 20 countries. The next said 22. Then 31, then 33, 37, 38, then 40, etc. Eventually, someone dropped 54 like it was a personality trait. The whole thing felt like a weird competition. Ever since that day, I stopped saying or posting about how many countries...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/demystifying-my-intense-travel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6966c86fbbaf501a67d5fd9d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:16:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3350ab_dca4dc9530714550af0af1531cc83391~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_666,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Scary Stories as a Solo Female Traveller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medellín, Colombia I walked into my hostel at midnight, and the security guard/receptionist asked me, “Did you just walk here?” I said yes. He very sternly told me to "never do that again" and that "I was lucky nothing had happened to me. Someone was just shot and killed on this street last month" We continued talking about Medellin, life here, etc. He was a friendly guy who only spoke to me in Spanish to help me practice, despite speaking perfect english. We exchanged conversation the best I...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/3-scary-stories-as-a-solo-female-traveller</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6966ae06bbaf501a67d5b0da</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:07:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e8a23687743a40d590dc89ce69f65aa1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Lesser Travelled Destinations for your Travel Wish-List  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every 7 months someone in my family asks me, "I want to go somewhere, where should I go?" OK, well...I don't know where you should go but, let me tell you where I want to go maybe it'll give you some inspiration. Europe -  Lithuania I'm a big fan of Eastern Europe and the Baltics and I want to party with the Lithuanians. I've heard the capital Vilnius has a strong punk/rave scene, and as a lover of dance electronic that's music to my ears. Also, I saw that 50 Cent stopped there on his recent...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/7-lesser-travelled-destinations-on-my-travel-wish-list</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6940b8e2d19d766cc63f5f86</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:20:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fbef68bec7d341c29d06074abf2f1c50~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 Day in Riga, Latvia and Some Life Lessons ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I hate traveling this way. It’s so American, rushed, and lame. But hey..flights were cheap. I got a $17 USD flight from Stockholm and a $9 USD flight to my next location - Tallin Estonia, so that’s just the way it worked and why I was in Riga for less than 24 hours. The most exciting thing that happened to me has nothing to do with Riga. Let me tell you. I arrived at my hostel right as the receptionist was leaving. She was really sweet, and on her way out the door. She promised to email me...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/1-day-in-riga-latvia-and-some-life-lessons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696155e923574954801522b8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:29:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3350ab_370529f1722f4d87a6419fa3ac56f4c2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Day Trip to Bratislava from Budapest]]></title><description><![CDATA[I decided to take a spontaneous solo trip to Bratislava, Slovakia. I was already in Budapest, and while most travelers head to Vienna next since it’s just an hour away, I thought it would be fun to try something different. I booked a FlixBus ticket (€50 round trip) the night before, packed just my purse, and left early for the 2.5-hour ride. It was such a cute little side quest  and more than enough time to experience the city. Visiting Bratislava for the Day Unless you’re planning to explore...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/a-day-trip-to-bratislava-from-budapest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688147759fc35e411ce7eb62</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:46:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3350ab_d6082222043c48d280514d119de4d7f8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_894,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Budapest Is Actually the Perfect Bachelorette Destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[I freaking loved Budapest. I saw a group of British guys in matching “Groom’s Last Ride” shirts trying to order shots with Google Translate, and it clicked in my mind - oh my gosh, this is perfect destination for. a Hen party. This city is Bachelorette gold. Dudes on bachelor/stag parties are everywhere , the drinks are cheap, they party hard, and city is gorgeous, it's famous for spa culture, and they have a river to do a boat day. Here’s why Budapest is the moment  for your next girls’...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/why-budapest-is-actually-the-perfect-bachelorette-destination</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688168d99fc35e411ce7f72c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:43:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3350ab_a18c06fd99af498585c1ff704ad74c09~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buenos Aires: Layover Edition ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I arrived in Buenos Aires Argentina at 12 PM and left the next morning at 9 AM. So this was not a deep cultural experience, it was a long layover from Uruguay to Chile. But, I still managed to eat 4 dinners, and form some strong opinions. Here are my main takeaways from my 21 hour layover. 1st -  I cannot understand them. Their Spanish has that heavy “sh sh sh” accent and my brain simply would not. At the time, I was A2 in Spanish ( elementary level of proficiency , you can do routine tasks...]]></description><link>https://pilarbeckham.wixsite.com/locationvaries/post/buenos-aires-layover-edition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6940b10d33c5123904eaf5aa</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:38:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3350ab_b7681d1a8d32433ea65820b358955e59~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pilarbeckham</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>