<?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[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:51:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@marinast/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Fehendoo Island, Maldives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends, before leaving the Maldives the last island we visited was Fehendoo Island. The hotel we stayed at is called Tropical Village and it was located on the shore. That means we had the best]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/fehendoo-island-maldives</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/fehendoo-island-maldives</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:35:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8giLRLjRX77KUQctjg5AtC73UTEfM92YmkqvGMqMV1T1qUerZT28esAjowuLTMFPDnDbsGWA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rasdhoo Island - The Hidden Paradise of the Maldives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends. Our next stop in the Maldives was Rasdhoo Island and it took us 70 minutes to get there. As soon as we arrived, we settled into our room. It was a cozy room overlooking a football field,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/rasdhoo-island-the-hidden-paradise-of-the-maldives</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/rasdhoo-island-the-hidden-paradise-of-the-maldives</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:26:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8hBC3r3QvyKpjf8x21SYL94TQiSUQyYwWAvr3bgN66n9aJY1H4vXysH5QAHUTxAKnps5dFYA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelaa Island, Maldives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends. The Maldives has become accessible to everyone over the past decade now and one of the main reasons is the availability of accommodations on local islands. You can stay in guesthouses owned]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/kelaa-island-maldives</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/kelaa-island-maldives</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:06:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8jYxZjJtVciByq4LreZvVfgLgvJ9v3gLMbttnuGVWSynzUTvMJQrUEZTbraYepAzwJNA5Egn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dhigurah Island - Maldives]]></title><description><![CDATA[During our trip to the Maldives, after visiting Himandhoo we visited a new island called Dhigurah, which is located hours away from Malé. The hotel where we stayed was not far from the jetty. Dhigurah]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/dhigurah-island-maldives</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/dhigurah-island-maldives</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 09:15:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8fidrjAN5Fo7UoxkxqRGR568Xa9at7cznkrUPeG8T4v5j3jWhxk1sbGsUyzEJuT5tzTNvuoL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flavor and History in Rome: An Unforgettable Italian Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends. Last year during our trip to Italy, we had the chance to explore Rome. We stayed in a place very close to the station, paying 150 euros per night. If you book a month or even a year in advance,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/flavor-and-history-in-rome-an-unforgettable-italian-adventure</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/flavor-and-history-in-rome-an-unforgettable-italian-adventure</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:00:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8ggYbB7VMbnH2SBoft1qoyKt5GTTFd9W2RH22Vj4196jgWRvcsb3DoJAwWX2rK8eGYupSHt2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maalhos & Himandhoo Islands - A Budget-Friendly Maldives Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people still think of the Maldives as just an ultra-luxurious holiday destination. However, this perception has changed in recent years. Yes, staying at resort islands is not cheap, but if you visit]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/maalhos-and-himandhoo-islands-a-budget-friendly-maldives-adventure</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/maalhos-and-himandhoo-islands-a-budget-friendly-maldives-adventure</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8jMGKGP35Umbgfav4oRmCnvWgwm8LGG2c21AKuT411uJGnEjJpcmaahLuHEqaEJ4DxXoPvcv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Trip to Tınadhoo Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends. This was the fourth island on our journey: Tınadhoo Island. Our hotel Plumeria, had its own boat. So there was no need to worry about transfers from Malé. As soon as you land in Malé, an]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/our-trip-to-tinadhoo-island</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/our-trip-to-tinadhoo-island</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8gx6ciBA1dV4X5yLmhowMiTYoLvDYvkzGbGot1h2wKrsDwuvsichyd5RPpGAy8Pu96fnrfok?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omadhoo Island - An Undiscovered Paradise 🌴]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello dear friends. This year we decided to spend my husband's annual leave in the Maldives. We had been here once before, but it was a long time ago. Our children didn’t come with us this time. Our eldest]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/omadhoo-island-an-undiscovered-paradise</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/omadhoo-island-an-undiscovered-paradise</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:38:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8guY1VyEoEHv4kLgjmSUHpSdQQAsensbTb3MNz6bsaxYNrL6Y3YH8XpWVktX4gVjCvbru9Ee?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Otranto: Coastal Charm of Puglia - Family Vacation with Kids in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends. In today’s post I want to talk about our visit to Otranto, a coastal town in the province of Lecce. It’s an important tourist destination known for its historical structures, castle and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/otranto-coastal-charm-of-puglia-family-vacation-with-kids-in-italy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/otranto-coastal-charm-of-puglia-family-vacation-with-kids-in-italy</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 09:50:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8k43CtRGrF5kNe9kRomKn7ocobVzaBgPxjsWTbm5EWjofnHwTBPSiiHqMbktXydUpiQqUNPY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lecce Discovery and Peace on the Beach - Family Vacation with Kids in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends. I continue sharing the beautiful memories from our Italy vacation with you. One morning instead of going to the beach, we decided to visit the city of Lecce. It was about a 50 minute drive]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/lecce-discovery-and-peace-on</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/lecce-discovery-and-peace-on</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:19:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/62PdCouTvNPDFdpBpBq5nkkd6q9ByyyPyjqFHrDmwqwx8hvGUJr2ZNX3Ty1qaA1GkjVUuqKaU31R4jc8MohrVKVkAnUYQb3FRp5PSyprNQhZk8e?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castrignano del Capo Beach - Family Vacation with Kids in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends. On the next day of our Italy vacation we woke up to the sea breeze. We had breakfast outside in a very comfortable and beautiful setting. We drove for 15 minutes to get to the beach. 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They mentioned]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/the-magical-trullis-of-alberobello-family-vacation-with-kids-in-italy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/the-magical-trullis-of-alberobello-family-vacation-with-kids-in-italy</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4PYjjVwJ1UdtKm1ixfRE6SfgaSiANQC1qU1d2n4EfsUpwPva54gMEQaxc99K1jjRSwoYrPDvcYJg9uPywWyYPuEkm7WA5How6kU5BQpgNGe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unforgettable Memories in Matera  - Family Vacation with Kids in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends. On our last day in Lucera, we had breakfast, packed up and bid farewell to this beautiful city. While Lucera is charming, its lack of a coastline feels like a drawback. Still it’s a fascinating]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/unforgettable-memories-in-matera-family-vacation-with-kids-in-italy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/unforgettable-memories-in-matera-family-vacation-with-kids-in-italy</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:30:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8gfPopVT3gg4oxar8Njhy4WgYkRjm7ioCEu3dugDodegc54HfCp6RQuVrpeGUp1nK64MhBFt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Trip to Foggia and Lucera - Family Vacation with Kids in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends. 🤗 After leaving Pescara, we embarked on the next leg of our journey. Our next stop was a city called Foggia. The drive was delightful and we enjoyed the scenic views along the way. Traveling]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/our-trip-to-foggia-and-lucera-family-vacation-with-kids-in-italy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/our-trip-to-foggia-and-lucera-family-vacation-with-kids-in-italy</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:58:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8eXQfuCvYH6Ri4pQGjV1Cu2pS4q1uvyCCeo7aHHiWjnUjSFP6BxaHZUXRsPSMCWWGKuC49tJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Relaxing Beach Day in Pescara - Family Travel in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello everyone. We started a new day of our holiday. After having breakfast, we got ready to head to the beach. We brought our tent, air mattress and even my daughter’s unicorn float. It was really hot]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/a-relaxing-beach-day-in-pescara-family-travel-in-italy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/a-relaxing-beach-day-in-pescara-family-travel-in-italy</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:16:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8k5MFnCmC8egFueWZhJf598oNzhrQfLK9tU2QEnkYU9Synjf98Sv55DV66E4rEfjDzwbKVj4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Rain to Sun in Pescara - Family Vacation with Kids in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello friends. We woke up to rain the next day. We rushed to breakfast. Our Italian breakfast included eggs, cheese, melon, yogurt, coffee and some prosciutto... The atmosphere was really nice. After]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/from-rain-to-sun-in-pescara-family-vacation-with-kids-in-italy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/from-rain-to-sun-in-pescara-family-vacation-with-kids-in-italy</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:11:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8kGsv95GREToTMwWCLw1oZDnTXUvPyBkyGnWxgCwE5fzmazn7SRPiZhaBiBWJG76CZWxHHjL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Rainy Start to Our Venetian Adventure - Family Travel in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello dear friends. I’m starting a new blog series. This summer we had a two-week vacation in Italy with the kids. I’d like to share about this trip in my posts. Our journey began early in the morning.We]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/a-rainy-start-to-our-venetian-adventure-family-travel-in-italy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/a-rainy-start-to-our-venetian-adventure-family-travel-in-italy</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:26:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8f1qWrFFm2RvbxZajjajE94pNXzE1zf5u7wnna1ehmzWs4uNzDiW1A5HrLptLo1vn1Chywvn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zucchini - Bacon Scrambled Eggs & Shrimp Pasta with Spinach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello my dear friends. I started my day by preparing breakfast. This time I made eggs but in a slightly different way. Recently I’ve started adding zucchini and I really like it. it turned out quite delicious.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/zucchini-bacon-scrambled-eggs-and-shrimp-pasta-with-spinach</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/zucchini-bacon-scrambled-eggs-and-shrimp-pasta-with-spinach</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 01:37:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8j5f3kRB9ihcAiFMShaUEyok64px8ogyHG72SVHLTxHnQd6rMPqYvZQeXKcRpHzPGx1BwkY6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Favorite Cookie and Pastry Recipes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello everyone. Today I'm sharing my favorite cake and pastry recipes with you. These are the ones I make regularly and trust the results. 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These are recipes]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/delicious-and-practical-main-dish-recipes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-148441/@marinast/delicious-and-practical-main-dish-recipes</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-148441]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[marinast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:49:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PiNwC4SZeLS8gsPqbAhHKzXBuEw8hC8WNyC8dZqSdzNF6Pa3HSMsiVt3mZKa2KDj4Bp9SXmiKNpuogz6BTsMrHHsGMVc3hehWyL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>