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Why Montenegro Coastline Should Be On Your Travel List

When you think of Montenegro, what comes first to your mind? Do you think of rugged mountains, historical small towns, and breath-taking beaches? Yes, Montenegro is known for those, but let’s not forget that it’s also known for its stunning coastline. The wealthy have taken notice, and, recently, Montenegro has been drawing in a bunch of Europe’s big shots. Yachts on the blue waters are recently difficult to ignore.  But, one can always avoid the upscale scene to see the raw beauty of Montenegro through its coastline.

Seaside Spots Where You Can See Montenegro Coastline

So where do you go to appreciate how beautiful Montenegro is without breaking your wallet or your bank? We’ve listed special places you can visit:

Bay of Kotor

Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro

The Bay of Kotor is just known as Boka which means “the bay” when translated. It’s a major tourist spot when you visit Montenegro. Aside from the magnificent views, the towns that surround the bay, namely Kotor, Risan, Tivat, Perast, Prčanj and Herceg Novi, have been well-preserved. The region of Kotor has been marked as a World Heritage since 1979, so you might as well visit the place when you’re planning on going to the bay.

Budva

Budva, Montenegro
Budva, Montenegro

Budva is another town on the Adriatic sea. It’s also exquisite and picturesque because of its beaches. Its character comes from the 1960s high-rise hotels that frame the city. You should remember that the crowd in Budva is a little bit more upscale, but if you visit the old Venetian city at the end of the beach, you’ll find less crowded streets with quaint cafes serving a mean pizza. Wait for the sun to set to experience the active Budva nightlife.

Stari Bar and Bar

Stari Bar and Bar, Montenegro
Stari Bar and Bar, Montenegro

Stari Bar is another old town in Montenegro. Its name literally translates to “old bar” in English, and it’s located inland. A few miles away is the new city of Bar which is a coastal town. When you visit these two places, you will see a lot of interesting things including the ruins of an old Byzantine fortress-city, and Stara Maslina which is one of the world’s oldest olive trees, growing below the city.

Montenegro is starting to look like an ideal destination, isn’t it? Just remember, ask for a sea view or a room with a balcony to take in the majesty of the stunning Montenegro coastline. For more travel and culture updates, don’t forget to check out other posts on our blog. Don’t forget to pass by Anastasia Date too, to meet beautiful Montenegrins.

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Meet Two Victoria’s Secret Angels From Eastern Europe

Everyone has anticipated this year’s Victoria’s Secret Angels walking down the runway in Paris. Yes, that’s right. This year’s fashion show was filmed in the City of Love. It aired on December 5, 2016. and from this behind the scenes backstage video, it seems like the show is bigger and better than ever.

Get To Know These Eastern European Victoria’s Secret Angels

Before you watch the videos of the actual show, let’s meet two Eastern European Angels who will be showing up on our TV or phone screens, donning nothing but wings and sexy lingerie.

Kate Grigorieva

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Kate Grigorieva is a beautiful model from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. She’s 5’11” and is a vision of beauty with her green eyes and dark blonde hair. You cannot miss her when she walks down the runway since her features are stunning.

She has walked for several brands like Oscar De La Renta, Tory Burch and Ralph Lauren to name a few. She’s also popular with Eastern European big brands like Givenchy, McQueen, Balmain and more.  She shows off a fun side of her on her Victoria’s Secret Angels profile saying that she cannot live without phone calls to her parents, her dog, her glasses, her chapstick, and perfume. Her most favorite place in the world is Spain, and, guess what, she’s a briefs kind of girl.

Jac Jagaciak


Jac Jagaciak’s hometown is Puszczykowo, Poland. Her full name is Monika “Jac” Jagaciak and she’s roughly the same height as Grigorieva. She also has green eyes and light brown hair.

Her big break came back in 2007 after going to a casting back in her hometown. Some of her first high profile gigs were with Hermes on their fall/winter campaign. She also walked for Valentino and Alexander Wang, to name a few.

Her most favorite place in the world is her home but she wishes she could visit Africa. She cannot live without love, family, her phone, and wifi. Who can live without wifi in this day and age? Jac is a boxers kind of girl, FYI.

Out of the two Victoria’s Secret Angels, who do you think is more gorgeous? Don’t forget to keep an eye out for both as you watch videos of the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Do visit Anastasia Date to access profiles of stunning Eastern European women.

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Eastern European Athletes Who Can Be Mistaken For Models

Did you know that Eastern European women are considered to be the most beautiful women in the world? A lot of travellers always mention that they spot gorgeous women everywhere when they visit Eastern Europe, and it’s true. Even Eastern European athletes look like models.

Gorgeous & Model-esque Eastern European Athletes

Check this list out of Eastern European Athletes who can be mistaken for models because of how stunning they look. Let’s see who we have:

Anna Sidorova

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This Russian athlete looks like she could model for Victoria Secret. But, Anna Sidorova is actually a curler from Russia. Curling is a game where players slide stones on ice for them to land on a specific target. In the 2015 and 2016 world women’s curling championships she won bronze medals. She hopes to win the silver or gold in the years to come.

Joanna Jóźwik

Can you out run this Polish beauty? Joanna Jóźwik is a middle distance runner, who specialises in the 800 metres. In this year’s European championships in the Netherlands, she finished 6th in the event she specialises in, and 5th in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.

Zsuzsanna Jakabos


This modelesque athlete is from Hungary. Her name is Zsuzsanna Jakabos, and she’s a swimmer. She competed in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics. She entered seven events, but she wasn’t able to place except in 2008 when she placed sixth in the 4×200m freestyle relay.

Darya Domracheva

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A biathlete participates in a biathlon which is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. How many beautiful biathletes do you know of? Now you can tell people that you know at least one: Darya Domracheva. She is from Belarus and she been competing in the Biathlon World Cup since 2006.

Melitina Staniouta

Look at those gorgeous eyes. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Melitina Staniouta who is also from Belarus. She is not a biathlete, though. She is a gymnast who’s a three-time world all-around bronze medalist. She also earned a bronze medal during the 2015 European Games.

Aren’t they the prettiest Eastern European athletes you’ve seen? Who’s the prettiest? You’ll definitely have a hard time deciding because they’re all so beautiful. Do you want more? We’ll have more lists similar to this soon. Make sure you check out other posts on our blog for dating tips and relationship advice, or if you want to find your own European beauty, visit AnastasiaDate.

 

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Secrets Of Latvia: The Miracle Drink And Prettiest Models

What facts about Latvia do you know of? If you’re not an avid traveler, you may not know much about the country. But, it’s quite an interesting Eastern European country on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia.

Facts About Latvia People Are Unaware Of

Aside from Latvia being beautiful, there are a couple of facts most people are not aware of. See this list for some interesting facts about the country:

Fastest Internet

Source: Mobile Life
Source: Mobile Life

Telegraph UK mapped out the world according to the speed of internet connection. Latvia is at the top 10, with speeds of up to 13.8MB/s. The country’s connection is faster than the UK’s (11.6MB/s) and the US’ (11.9MB/s).

Lots of Water

Source: Pixabay
Source: Pixabay

The Lonely Planet describes Latvia as “a tapestry of sea, lakes, and woods”. It has around 12.000 rivers and 3000 small lakes, and just add a bunch of beautiful beaches on top of that. If you love sailing or riding on boats, you know which country to visit.

Female Models

Source:photobombproduction.com; Ginta Lapiņa also featured image
Source:photobombproduction.com; Ginta Lapiņa also featured image

Except for Estonia, Iceland, Lithuania and Denmark which all rank higher, Latvia produces more female models than any country in the world. So it’s probably safe to say that Latvian women are stunning. There’s Ginta Lapiņa, Ingūna Butāne, and Julia Lescova to name a few Latvian models.

Oldest Flag

Source: crwflags.com
Source: crwflags.com

Here’s one of the many interesting facts about Latvia: the Latvian flag is among the oldest in the world. It has been used since 1280. It’s a simple carmine red with a single, white horizontal stripe. The carmine red on the flag is also known as Latvian red.

The Inventor Of The Jeans Was From Latvia

Source: Pinterest
Source: Pinterest

Jacob W. Davis was a tailor who was born in Jākobs Jufess in Riga. He migrated to the US in 1854. It was 1870 when he was asked by a customer to make a durable pair of trousers for her husband who was a woodcutter. He granted the request and patented the product after two years with the help of Levi Strauss.

The Miracle Drink

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Source: http://wiki.ifmsa.org/

One of Latvia’s traditional drinks is called Black Balsam. It’s made using 24 different plants, flowers, buds, juices, roots, oils and berries prepared in oak barrels. It could be the cure for the common cold. Legend has it that Catherine the Great took a sip when she was feeling ill during her visit to Latvia. She felt better after drinking the Black Balsam.

Based on these facts about Latvia, it is an interesting country to visit, don’t you think? There’s so much more to learn. Check out more of our posts on our blog for fun posts about Eastern Europe and its different cultures.

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