Meet @roamingwithmaria & @shot.byjose

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@shot.byjose

Hey! We’re Jose and Maria - AKA @shot.byjose and @roamingwithmaria. We’re travel content creators and photographers based in Bristol. We’ve been all over the world, capturing pics of everything, from natural landscapes and snowy ski resorts to buzzy cities. Our adventures are all about getting to know new destinations and bonding over new experiences.

We love switching it up between spontaneous and planned trips. Travelling last minute is such a thrill, but we also enjoy researching our destination and making sure we don’t miss any must-see spots. We’re big on cultural sites, natural beauty and history. Trying local food and learning about traditions is super important to us, too.

Maria and Jose’s perfect trip: 

  • Historical sites 
  • Arts and culture 
  • Foodie finds
  • Active escapes 
  • Historical sites 
  • Arts and culture 
  • Foodie finds
  • Active escapes 

Maria and Jose’s picks

Check out where Maria and Jose have been so far and their fave picks from when they were there, including hotels, experiences and local recs…  

Kemer, Turkey

We’ve just got back from five amazing days in Kemer, in Turkey’s Antalya area. It’s the perfect destination for a mix of relaxing and exploring – we combined beach days and boat trips with old town sightseeing. Here are all the details about our trip to Turkey this summer, from where we stayed to what we got up to…  

hotel

Perfect for:

  • All Inclusive vibes
  • Private beach
  • Pool scenes
  • Rooftop bar
  • All Inclusive vibes
  • Private beach
  • Pool scenes
  • Rooftop bar
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experience

Includes:

  • Swim stops
  • Turkish lunch
  • Hidden coves
  • Local guide
  • Swim stops
  • Turkish lunch
  • Hidden coves
  • Local guide
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local pick
Lower Duden Waterfall
This is where the Duden River cascades over a cliff for 40 metres into the Mediterranean. It was incredible to see! It’s about 20 minutes’ drive from Antalya’s centre.
ADDRESS:
Çağlayan, Lara Cd. No:457, 07230 Muratpaşa/Antalya, Türkiye
The route

Sardinia, Italy

If you’re after a trip that mixes beach time, boat trips and pasta for days, Sardinia ticks all the boxes. We spent four unforgettable days exploring the island’s northeast coast – think clear blue water, laidback towns and sweeps straight from the Caribbean. Here’s what we got up to on our four-day trip to Sardinia… Read Maria and Jose’s full itinerary.

hotel

Perfect for:

  • Pool scenes
  • Boutique style
  • Boujie dining
  • Spa days
  • Pool scenes
  • Boutique style
  • Boujie dining
  • Spa days
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experience

Includes:

  • Bay of Cala Moresca
  • Local wine
  • Swim stops
  • Sardinian food
  • Bay of Cala Moresca
  • Local wine
  • Swim stops
  • Sardinian food
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local pick
Pizzeria Civico
This pizzeria right in Olbia’s centre is easy to find – just follow the amazing smell of freshly baked pizza. It’s pretty hard to pick from their menu of Sardinian dishes, but you’ve got to go for a pizza… we smashed every last slice.
Address:
VIA PORTO ROMANO 4 - 07026 Olbia (OT)
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Hurghada, Egypt

When we arrived at our hotel in Hurghada, Jaz Aquamarine, we were given a glass of juice at check-in, which was a lovely surprise and made us feel super special. The hotel looked lovely even at night, so we were very excited to see more in the daylight. Read Jose and Maria’s full itinerary.  

hotel

Perfect for:

  • Pool scenes
  • Waterpark fun
  • Private beach access
  • Foodie finds
  • Pool scenes
  • Waterpark fun
  • Private beach access
  • Foodie finds
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experience

Includes:

  • Diving instructor
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Loads of species of fish and
  • Lunch
  • Diving instructor
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Loads of species of fish and types of coral
  • Lunch
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local pick
Juzur Abu Minqar
This island isn’t included in every boat trip’s itinerary, so look out for the ones that do take you there. It’s a stunning sandbank you don’t want to miss, and the other more common stops still come with it, too.
Address:
Juzur Abu Minqar, Egypt
local pick
Makai Tukai
This restaurant is one of Jaz Aquamarine’s à la carte options, but it’s also ranked as number four on Tripadvisor in the whole of Hurghada, so you should book even if you’re not a guest. The teppanyaki and chef’s cooking demo were very impressive.
Address:
Jaz Makadi Saraya Resort Hurgahda, Hurghada 84651 Egypt
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