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Princess Katrina Ssangalyambogo turns 22: 5 travel destinations inspired by her

As America turns 247 years old, Buganda Kingdom Princess Katrina Ssangalyambogo turns 22 years of age today. In typical fashion, her birthday finds her on one of her travels in Amsterdam going by her most recent post on Instagram. It is no secret that the princess is <a href="https://www.pulse.ug/lifestyle/food-travel/a-guide-to-understanding-the-difference-between-journeys-trips-and-travel/436y903">a traveller at heart</a>. Let's explore the five top travel destinations we have chosen from h...
Princess Katrina Ssangalyambogo turns 22: 5 travel destinations inspired by her/Instagram
Princess Katrina Ssangalyambogo turns 22: 5 travel destinations inspired by her/Instagram

The princess spends most of her time and school life in Great Britain, specifically Nottingham. From here, she is able to explore various places across Europe and locally. Whether it is taking a train to Old Trafford stadium to watch her favourite football club in action or enjoying a vacation in Dubai, she devours the opportunity to travel.

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Not only is it exciting, but it is also inspirational for travel lovers. This is why we have picked out five destinations that she has visited and now explore what is destination-worthy about each.

1. Nottingham Secret Garden

The princess was spotted at this joint during the Labour Day weekend. She captioned the pictures of herself and a friend having a good time, "The banks are on holiday and so are we ☺️🍹🍹."

Nottingham Secret Garden is a hidden gem in the centre of Nottingham with a reservation service for bar plans if you're in the city. It has a 4.5-star review on TripAdvisor, praised for its generous food offers and wide range of drinks. It is also similar to another hangout spot that she has visited known as The Lost & Found Bistrol.

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2. Hutong, The Shard

Ssangalyambogo celebrated her 20th birthday at this elegant hotel found in The Shard building, in London. Hutong serves occasionally fiery Northern Chinese dishes and artisan cocktails crafted in their Shanghai Bar. It has one of the most breathtaking views of the Big Smoke and decor entrenched in Chinese traditions and culture. It is definitely on a London tour bucket list for some Asian experiences.

3. Lisboa

Europe is famous for its ancient luxurious architecture. But Lisboa or Lisbon, Portugal, is one of the most vibrant places to visit. The city is alive with graffiti sitting on seven hills at the wide mouth of the river Tagus (Tejo) which connects with the Atlantic Ocean. However, some of the outstanding attractions of Lisboa are the iconic trams-not-so-trains namely; Elevador do Lavra, Elevador da Gloria and Elevador da Bica.

They are available for tourists and locals to navigate the steep landscape but of course, things get out of hand when people want a photo hanging out of the tram or people blocking the rails.

The tram 28 is the tourist tram because it visits all the tourist sites. The route starts at Martim Moniz or Campo Ourique.

Check out the Crown Plaza Caparica Lisbon while there, too.

4. Blah Blah Beach Club

This Dubai beach club is a trifecta of three cultures that is, Japanese, Italian and American. Their offerings are crafted to those three cultures in their two upmarket restaurants, 20 bars and a trendy beach club.

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5. Brussels, Belgium

Brussels is one of the world's capitals of mesmerising architecture and architectural innovation. It is home to the Atomium, an iconic building originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. The twelve tubes are 3 meters in diameter and enclose escalators, stairs, and the tube in the centre has an elevator.

Brussels is also home to the miniature park called Mini-Europe which has reproductions of monuments and buildings in the European Union and other countries in Europe. It will give you a tour of Europe in one place. In fact, it is a great starting point for those who wish to travel around Europe because it gives you insight into key landmarks and cities.

Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert (Galeries Royales Saint Hubert) is an ensemble of three glazed shopping arcades in central Brussels, Belgium. It consists of the King's Gallery, the Queen's Gallery and the Princes' Gallery. You can do some window shopping, have a coffee or go to the art galleries, the theatre or the cinema for a little more culture.

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