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The Anastasias

Who We are:

We are the Anastasias – a family of 4 that is very active, love to travel, explore, always ready for an adventure and love to eat healthy!

Our idea is to combine Fitness, Food, Activities and Travel for overall health and wellbeing, which becomes a lifestyle.

Our moto is that there is time for everything in a day, you just have to be organized and learn to prioritize. Carving the time could change your life, so get organized, have goals, make checklists and follow them!

I, Viktoriya Anastasia, am originally from Bulgaria, Eastern Europe, so I was brought up with delicious homemade food by my mom, dad and grandparents. When I say homemade, I mean made from scratch. Yes, we made everything with whole ingredients and from scratch. That is what I know and that is how I try to operate in my kitchen. I would like to give my kids the same experience I had growing up.

So, Encourage your kids to help in the kitchen. You are not only teaching them how to cook, but how to be better parents themselves. Also, what I have noticed with my kids they usually would eat the meals that they prepare.

anastasias.true.living

📍 Aruba 🇦🇼 Arikok National Park 🏞️ Did you know 📍 Aruba 🇦🇼 Arikok National Park 🏞️ 

Did you know that there are caves in Aruba? 

✨The caves are accessible to the public during the day between opening hours of the national park (8:00 - 4:00 pm).

✨Ask park rangers at the entrance of the caves for a tour inside, as they can share interesting information on rock drawings, and nature’s artwork of stalagmites and stalactites.

✨The Quadirikiri Cave is famous for its two chambers, illuminated by the sunlight streaming through holes in the roof of the cave. The cave extends for about 100 feet. In the darker portions of the cave nest hundreds of harmless bats.

✨The Fontein Cave is the most popular of the caves as it is the only one that has the drawings of Arawak Indians on the ceilings, providing a real sense of island history to this cave.

Both these caves are located within Arikok National Park, Aruba

#aruba #travelfamily #islandvibes #cave #adventure
📍 Aruba 🇦🇼 Aruba 🇦🇼- “One Happy Island” 🏝️ Whe 📍 Aruba 🇦🇼 

Aruba 🇦🇼- “One Happy Island” 🏝️ 

Where every day begins with a Bon Dia, a constant breeze in your hair, soft white sand beneath your feet and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
A relaxed, easygoing atmosphere surrounded by cactus-filled landscapes and endless sunshine! 
A truly vibrant mix of European charm, warm hospitality and rugged tropical beauty! 

Hope to see you again!

Follow us @anastasias.true.living for next posts with our recommendations / ideas / itineraries! 

#aruba #familytravel #budgettravel #adventurefamily #visitaruba
📍 Palm Beach @jollypiratesaruba Jolly Pirate 🏴‍☠ 📍 Palm Beach @jollypiratesaruba 

Jolly Pirate 🏴‍☠️ ship tour was amazing! Our family had so much and the crew was great as well! 

When we asked the kids what was their favorite part of the trip they said “the boat tour” - So Thank you @jollypiratesaruba for a wonderful time! 

✨ Tour included delicious lunch and all your can drink 🍹 open bar 

✨ There were 3 stops for snorkeling 🤿 and we saw a shipwreck, ton of fish 🐠 and turtles 

✨ Great atmosphere and a fun crew 

#travelbloggers #familyvacation #travelmore #travelmoments #aruba
📍 Bushiribana Gold mill ruins ✨ Easy to get to w 📍 Bushiribana Gold mill ruins 

✨ Easy to get to with a car! 

✨ Only 2 mins drive on a dirt road from the natural bridge. 

 ✨The Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, a historic site located on the northern coast of Aruba. 

✨This area marks the remnants of a gold smelting facility that was built in 1872 during the Aruba gold rush, which began in the 19th century after gold was discovered there in 1824. 

#adventurefamily #travelmore #aruba #familyvacay #bloggers
📍 Oranjestad, Aruba 🇦🇼 If you burn like us on th 📍 Oranjestad, Aruba 🇦🇼 

If you burn like us on the first day in Aruba 😂 you will try to find some other fun things to do for a day to avoid the sun ☀️! 

✨ we highly recommend to rent a car - it is cheaper and you can go anywhere you want faster then waiting around for a taxi 

✨we drove to the capital and walked around- there many nice restaurants, coffee shops and shopping 🛍️ 

✨ behind the Renaissance marketplace building is the I love Aruba sign 

Follow us @anastasias.true.living for more tips on budget travel 🧳 and itinerary ideas 

#familytravel #aruba #visitaruba #caribbean #bloggers
📍 Palm Beach 🏖️ Aruba 🇦🇼 A day at Palm Beach 🏖️ 📍 Palm Beach 🏖️ Aruba 🇦🇼 

A day at Palm Beach 🏖️ 

✨We spend half of the day at Palm beach and the other half at Eagle Beach! 

✨ We walked from Palm Beach to Eagle Beach

✨ You can also rent a scooter or get on the arubus 

#aruba #visitaruba #vacation #family #trip
📍 Lisbon Have you been to Lisbon yet? ⤵️ Here i 📍 Lisbon 

Have you been to Lisbon yet? ⤵️

Here is an idea for April break or once school is over! 

✨Best places to visit in Lisbon - recommendation from @anastasias.true.living ✨

➡️ Belem Tower 
➡️ Jeronimos Monastery 
➡️ Prada do Camercio 
➡️ Santa Justa Elevator 
➡️ Carmo Convent ( the church with no roof) 
➡️ Time out Market - have lunch/ snack / dinner 
➡️ Crista Rei Statue 
➡️ Monument to the Discoveries 
➡️ Rossio Square 
➡️ Pink Street ( pic 2) - the umbrella street Rua Nova do Carvalho 
➡️ Alfama district 
➡️ Ride Tram 28 
➡️ Castelo De Sao Jorge 
➡️ Vasco Da Gama Bridge 

✈️ We flew with @tapairportugal at great price and immaculate service! 
We visited during April vacation, so here is an idea for your April break if you have not decided where to go! 
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#lisbon #visitportugal #visitlisboa #familytravel #travelwithkids
📍 Mount Sunapee Great skiing this week @mountsun 📍 Mount Sunapee 

Great skiing this week @mountsunapee 

- easy access from Boston area 
- you can use your Epic pass or an Epic day pass 
- few different lodges 

#skinh #skitheeast #mountsunapee #ski #family
Happy President’s Day! Why Visit Mount Rushmore? Happy President’s Day! 

Why Visit Mount Rushmore?

✨Four legends. One mountain. 🇺🇸🗿”

📍 Mount Rushmore, located in the scenic Black Hills, is one of America’s most iconic landmarks — and yes, it’s even more impressive in person.

🌄 Why It’s Worth the Visit

✨ Massive 60-foot-tall faces carved into granite
🌅 Unreal sunrise & sunset views
📸 One of the most Instagrammable spots in the U.S.
🏞 Surrounded by hiking trails and wildlife
🎆 Beautiful evening lighting ceremonies 

#travel #travelbloggers #presidentsday #mountrushmore #sd @travelsouthdakota @southdakota
✨14 days in Peru itinerary ✨ 📍 Lima – 3-5 days – ✨14 days in Peru itinerary ✨

📍 Lima - 3-5 days - with day trips to other cool locations 

📍 Arequipa - 2 days - Colca canyon day trip

📍 Cusco - 4-6 days - Day trip Rainbow mountain 

📍 Machu Picchu -2 days 

📍 Lima - 1 night 

For more information and additional details on the itinerary please contact me ! 

#familytravel #travelwithkids #peru #travelonabudget #explore
Happy new year! 🎆 wish you all lots of health, pro Happy new year! 🎆 wish you all lots of health, prosperity, happiness, light and peace!!! 
Let’s hope we are all blessed in the new 2026! 

#happynewyear #family #travelbloggers #2026
📍 Okemo, VT Another great day with the family at 📍 Okemo, VT 

Another great day with the family at @okemomtn ! 

#okemo #ski #skiing #vt #skitheeast
Did you get your Christmas tree 🌲 yet? We love cu Did you get your Christmas tree 🌲 yet? 
We love cutting our own fresh tree and try to go to different farms and explore! This time we tried North Pole in Tyngsboro  MA 

What is your Christmas tradition? ⤵️

#christmas #christmastree #family #familytime #winter #visitma #specialtime #familytradition
📍 Hole-in-the rock, Phoenix ✨ Weekend Escape to 📍 Hole-in-the rock, Phoenix 

✨ Weekend Escape to Arizona ✨

Our family squeezed in the perfect Friday–Monday getaway to sunny Arizona—and it was worth every minute! We even took a red-eye flight home so we could enjoy a full Sunday of exploring.

The main reason for our trip was the Bulgarian Folk Festival in Phoenix, where our kids performed with their dance ensemble. It was such a joy to see the community come together and to watch the kids on stage!

While in town, we strolled through Old Scottsdale, soaking in the charming streets, unique shops, and that unmistakable Southwestern vibe. A delicious breakfast at Farm and Craft quickly became one of our favorite food moments of the trip. Also had drink at Olive and Ivy! 

We also had the time to climb the Hole in the Rock near the zoo in Phoenix. It is a cool geological formation in Papago park

One of the biggest highlights: Sedona. It’s been on my bucket list for years—and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We visited the vibrant downtown full of art galleries, then made our way to the breathtaking Chapel of the Holy Cross, where we lit a candle and admired the peaceful beauty surrounding us.

To end the day, we hiked to the Boynton Canyon vortex, an easy 1.5-mile trail from the parking area. The views were stunning, and the energy of Sedona was truly something special.

A quick trip, but full of warmth, culture, nature, and unforgettable moments. Arizona—already excited to return! 🌵✨

#sedona #arizona #weekendgetaways #travelblog #familytrip #phoenix #scottsdale #holeintherock #hike #explore #travelmore @visit_arizona @visit_arizona
📍 Montreal Fun weekend in Montreal 🇨🇦 Have you 📍 Montreal 

Fun weekend in Montreal 🇨🇦 

Have you been to Mount Royal? 
Love that view! We go up there every time we visit the city! 

#canadá #montreal #family #roadtrip #weekendgetaways #montréal #mountroyal #travelmode #explore #cityview
📍 Boynton Canyon Vortex, Sedona Fun weekend with 📍 Boynton Canyon Vortex, Sedona 

Fun weekend with family and friends in Arizona! 

✨Boynton Canyon Vortex is the easiest one of the vortexes to get to in Sedona! 

✨Only 2 hours from Phoenix 🐦‍🔥 

✨ Hike is only 1.2 miles round trip offering amazing views 

#hike #arizona #sedona #roadtripwithkids #roadtrip #visitarizona #visitsedona #vortex #travelbloggers
📍 Arequipa, Peru 🇵🇪 ✨ Arequipa & Colca Canyon Ad 📍 Arequipa, Peru 🇵🇪 

✨ Arequipa & Colca Canyon Adventure ✨ - 2 day itinerary 

➡️ Santa Catalina monastery 
➡️ Colca valley - Colca canyon tour purchased @viator 
➡️ Eat at the La Terraza restaurant at Plaza de Armas 
➡️ Plaza de Armas and city center ; the cathedral 
➡️ Mundo Alpaca museum - free 
➡️ Yamagata Lookout - great view of all the Volcanos around the city 
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White‑stone streets, colorful monasteries, and volcano‑framed views set the scene in Arequipa—paired with amazing food to fuel the journey. 

Then off to Colca Canyon for jaw‑dropping depths, soaring condors, wild alpacas, lamas, and ancient Inca agricultural terraces that are still in use today. 

We also learned that there 4,000 types of potatoes! YES, it is true! we tried so many kinds of potatoes not all... 🙂 🏔️🦅🌄

Peru is considered the birthplace of the potato. Indigenous people in the Andes have been cultivating potatoes for more than 7,000 years, developing an incredible diversity of colors, shapes, and flavors.

✨We bought our plane tickets via @expedia as we always get great deals on flights ! 
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#arequipa #peru #visitperu #exploreperu #family #travelideas #outdoorfamily #cityscape #beautifuldestination #unique #travelbloggers #travelwithkids #travelwithus #tripadvisor #adventures #volcano #monasteries #southamericatravel #familyvacay
📍 Los Angeles Quick escape for my husband’s birt 📍 Los Angeles 

Quick escape for my husband’s birthday and attending the amazing summit of greatness @greatness ! It was our 2nd time at the summit and we loved it! It is inspiring, motivational and self improving! 

#la #travelmore #chaseyourdreams #summitofgreatness #visitcalifornia #cali #motivation
📍 Cusco, Peru 🇵🇪 ✨MUST SEE IN CUSCO 2-4 DAYS✨ T 📍 Cusco, Peru 🇵🇪 

✨MUST SEE IN CUSCO 2-4 DAYS✨

The amazing Cusco! There is so much to do and see here.

📍Plaza De Armas
📍 Sacsayhuaman ruins 
📍 San Blas neighborhood and Plaza area (tons of shops, restaurants and gorgeous small uphill streets) 
📍 Inca Museum 
📍 Inca Walls
📍 Mirador desserts el Cristo Blanco - Christ statue 
📍 Santo Domingo and Qorikancha - temple of the sun 
📍 Q’enco ruins 
📍 Choco museum 
📍 Hop-on hop-off bus from plaza de Armas - amazing experience! 
📍 Green point - vegan restaurant that is out of this world! 
📍 Restaurant Organica - delicious and local food with a unique presentation
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#cusco #peru #visitperu #familytravelblogger #discoverperu #explore #southamerica #travelwithkids #perutravel #cuzco #travelideas
📍 Mount Sunapee, NH Soaking the last summer days 📍 Mount Sunapee, NH 

Soaking the last summer days in New Hampshire! Hiking @mountsunapee and camping @northstarcampground 

#familytime #hikingfamily #newhampshire #visitnh #outdoor
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