About Map And Camera
I am Maria Dol, a travel and photography addict, and the person behind the Map and Camera travel blog. I started actively traveling in 2000 and have since visited over 30 countries on 4 continents. I love to return to some of them whenever I can. I try to travel as much as possible, balancing my wanderlust with my full-time job and caring for my family.
🌍I know the world is a big place and a lifetime isn’t enough to see it all, but that shouldn’t stop me from trying, should it?
I’m a passionate independent traveler with years of experience exploring unique destinations around the globe. Every trip I take is carefully planned—I research destinations in-depth, create detailed travel itineraries, and book my flights and accommodations with precision.
I also love booking tours with knowledgeable local guides who offer insights into local culture, hidden gems, and fascinating details that only locals know. Their food and drink recommendations are invaluable and often lead me to unforgettable experiences.
As a travel photography enthusiast, I’m always on the hunt for the best photo spots. Some I uncover through meticulous research, others are shared by locals, and a few I stumble upon serendipitously.
What You Will Find On Map And Camera Travel Blog
Welcome to a travel blog dedicated to helping you explore the world like a pro! Here, I share my decades of travel experience and travel tips to inspire and guide your adventures. On this blog, you’ll find:
🗺️ Detailed Travel Itineraries: Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a multi-week journey, discover itineraries packed with must-see attractions and lesser-known gems.
🧳 Expert Destination Tips and Travel Advice: Practical tips to help you navigate new destinations, save money, travel on a budget, and make the most of your trip.
✈️ Transportation Guides: Learn the best ways to get around, from local buses and trains to flights and rental cars.
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: Hand-picked hotels, boutique stays, and unique places to call home during your trip.
🚡 Must-See and Hidden Gems: Explore iconic attractions as well as off-the-beaten-path spots that only seasoned travelers know about, and UNESCO heritage sites that you wouldn’t want to miss.
🛍️ Best souvenirs to bring home from each destination.
🎫 The Best Tours and Activities: Carefully curated recommendations for tours and experiences that add depth and adventure to your journey.
📷 Top Travel Photography Spots: A guide to the best locations for capturing stunning photos, complete with tips to elevate your travel photography game.
🖼️ Inspiring Travel Photo Stories: A gallery of my personal travel photos to spark your wanderlust and help you visualize your next adventure.
Places I’ve Visited
(The Underlined Are the Ones You’ll Find Info at Map And Camera About)
📍Albania – Durres, Berat, Tirana, Golem
📍Argentina – Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Ushuaia, El Calafate, Los Glaciares, Puerto Madryn
📍Austria – Vienna, Salzburg
📍Belgium – Brussels
📍Brasil – Iguazu Falls
📍Bulgaria – It is my home country, so I’ve visited most of it.
📍Chile – Punta Arenas, Cape Horn, Valparaiso, Santiago
📍Croatia – Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split
📍Czech – Prague, Konopiště
📍England – London
📍Egypt – Abu Simbel, Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Giza, Karnak, Philae Island
📍Estonia – Tallinn, Tartu, Soomaa National Park
📍France – Ajaccio, Marseille, Strasbourg
📍Germany – Berlin, Munich, Landshut, Regensburg, Neuschwanstein
📍Greece – Corfu, Athens, Crete, Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Santorini, Kavala, Meteora, Thassos, Halkidiki
📍Hungary – Budapest, Pécs
📍Ireland – Dublin, Bunratty, Corcomroe Abbey, Doolin, Howth, Kinvara, Malachide, Cliffs of Moher
📍Italy – Alberobello, Bari, Bergamo, Bologna, Borromean Islands, Cagliari, Civitavecchia, Ferrara, Genoa, Herculaneum, Ischia, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Laveno, Lecco, Matera, Palermo, Pompeii, Pozzuoli, Ravenna, Rome, Ostia Antica, Savona, Milan, Venice, Verbania, Verona, Siena, Tirano, Florence
📍Isle of Man – Douglas, Peel, Laxey, Ramsay, Port Erin
📍Jordan – Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Amman, Jerash, Madaba
📍Malta – Valletta, Sliema, Marsaxlokk, Mdina
📍Moldova – Kishinev
📍Montenegro – Kotor, Budva, Bar, Herceg Novi, Perast, Sveti Stefan
📍Morocco – Casablanca, Fez, Meknes, Rabat, Marrakech
📍North Macedonia – Ohrid, Struga, Kriva Palanka
📍Northern Ireland – Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, The Dark Hedges
📍Peru – Trujillo
📍Poland – Warsaw
📍Portugal – Aveiro, Lisbon, Madeira, Porto, Sintra
📍Romania – Bucharest, Ploiesti, Brasov, Sinaia, Slanic, Bran Castle
📍Serbia – Belgrade, Nis, Rajac
📍Slovakia – Bratislava, Devin
📍Spain – Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Madrid, La Manga, Murcia, Toledo, Avila, Cartagena, Lanzarote, Malaga, Segovia,Tenerife, Trujillo, Valencia, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Ronda, Setenil de las Bodegas
📍Switzerland – Bernina Express, Chur, Lugano
📍Tunisia – Tunis, Sidi Bou Said, Carthage, El Jem, Kairouan, Matmata, Djerba Island, Chott el Djerid, Mos Espa
📍Turkey – Antalya, Aspendos, Cappadocia, Demre, Mira, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Halki, Pamukkale, Side, Izmir, Perge, Ayvalik, Pergamon, Edirne, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Mardin, Diyarbakir, Mount Nemrut, Midyat, Harran, Dara, Gobeklitepe, Halfeti
📍Ukraine – Kyiv, Odessa
📍Uruguay – Montevideo, Punta del Este, Colonia del Sacramento
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