Dear readers, supporters, content-scanners, spammers, and friends,
Hopefully, everyone is well and in good spirits, without ingesting too many spirits.
As you might have noticed it’s been a bit quiet here for a while, so I wanted to take the time to say “hello again” (cue song by Adele)
and keep you in the loop as to what my Gypsy heart has envisioned for this blog and community for the upcoming months!
Are ya ready? Oki dokey, don’t be mopey, here we go, let the good news flow:

Winter is coming. Nope, that was Game of Thrones. Ah well. Next-level-stories from around the globe are coming! In time for Northern Hemisphere Winter, too.
First of all, I have a lot of fabulous new stories in the pipeline: Of an astral-traveling Hindu priest I got to meet at a vegan hotspot in Ubud, and another one, whom I got to teach about Yoga and meditation and who invited me to a private tour of his family temple, on the island of the Gods.
There will be tales of dancing dervishes and arriving in a snowstorm in thongs/flip-flops in Istanbul. Of visiting a sandalwood fabric, getting up close and personal with koalas, and learning from an original Crocodile Dundee- crocodile-wrestler-meets-Spiritual-Teacher in Down Under.

Of swimming with dolphins and exploring mind-blowingly beautiful limestone cliffs in Portugal, and of witnessing Scream-mask-clad Qatari on their national holiday processions in Doha. Plus many more stories, including the best insider tips on exploring Southern Spain and much, much more.
Become A Gypsy at Heart VIP- supporter and in -joy in-depth, never before published posts and fun bonus-material
We will from now on mostly be showcasing high-quality, in-depth articles that will be accessible for VIP (Very important pasta lovers)- Gypsy-at-Heart- supporters only! Inspiring, exciting in- depth-articles will take you on fascinating adventures around the world. The posts will offer you top-notch insider perspectives, healing input as well as lots of fun, laughter, and depth. There will also be exciting bonus material, exclusive for VIP-supporters only.


I would absolutely love your support to keep this blog thriving and support our mission of a media outlet that’s loving, healing, fun, and informative all at once! Our mission is to spread love, healing, kindness, and heart/mind-opening through words and images, and to show that the times are ripe for new forms of media as well as new, kinder ways of being and interacting with each other! The frequency of posts published will depend on the level of interest in this offer.

Back to you, dear reader: How do you feel about this change? I am looking to add as much value to this community as possible. Is there anything else that you would love to see featured in the VIP- community?
Thank you so much for your input and continued interest. And stay tuned: You don’t wanna miss our first-ever VIP-supporter- post, that’s going to be published this weekend. Think rural China, shocking drinks with astounding healing effects, insane stories about monkeys, deep soulmate-love-musings, and so, so much more!
Until then, stay well and curious:)
With love, your Gypsy mate/ Maria Elena
Kudos Maria on your mission to share stories that inspire and spread kindness. I have mixed feelings about the private content. I know many bloggers and youtubers are doing the same. We need to support our lives and talents. I’ve considered the same for my blog and decided that I want it to be a non-commercial space open to all. I hope you build a thriving community that supports you. Best wishes and many hugs my friend.
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Hola amigo, thank you for your lovely comment and feedback! Much appreciated. I totally understand your feelings and perspective! I feel good about giving this change a shot. Let’s see what happens:) Love your work and blog!! Thanks for your loyalty and continued support. Many hugs and blessings over to ya 🤗
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You’re most welcome. 😍
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Most welcome with your new updated blog,my dear dost!! This will be most inspirational and funny for others ,who are like your encouraging posts.❤I will see your post tomorrow eagerly with love🤗🤗🤗.In this post your photo with a cute dolphin is most lovely. Be happy and be well.sending you much love and big hugs💖💖💖💖💝💝💝💕💕💕💕from India,my dear jaanam!!❤Your this effort of spreading kindness and love in all human world is admirable.I appreciate your all efforts with my soul.hurry up,Qureida amiga.✌👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤
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Bahut bahut danyvaad for your very kind comment, meri jaan! ❤ I truly appreciate your friendship and support! I will send you a short email tomorrow. Thanks again for your heartwarming encouragement!!!🤗🤗 Sending you so much love, big hugs, and many blessings dear soul 💖💖💖
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Babut swaagat he tumhaara(you are most welcome)my dear jaan!! I will see your email tomorrow sure.Really I liked your new updated blog with my heart.so much love and big hugs 💕💕💕💕💖💖💖💞💞💞💝💝💝my dear soul!!
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Beautiful date with lovely dolphin.enchantiya💕💕💕💕💝💖my dear dost.I am waiting for your new awesome post with my soul.🤗🤗🤗🤗
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Muchas gracias, querida amiga!! You are so kind. 💖💖💖💖💖 Have a wonderful day in your magical country!
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Querida amiga!! Here is night time.I think -in your country have day time.most welcome,my dear dost !! for your happy comment🤗.big hugs and muchas love,meri pyaari dost!!💖💖💞💖💖💖💞💝buona notte,amico mia!!
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Superb and marvelous post, Maria. Congratulations and you are looking so cute with the Dolphin. Will always support and encourage you. Great.
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Aw thank you so much dear Kamal 🤗 I am so glad you enjoyed this. Your words are truly heartwarming!!!🤗🤗 Thank you for your wonderful support 💗 💗 💗 Much appreciated. Hugs 💗
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Welcome always dear Maria. Lot’s of love and hugs ❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗
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You’ve got some fascinating and intriguing topics coming up! I’m curious about the astral-traveling Hindu priest and the vegan hot spot. 🙂 Love the photo with the wolves and also love your enthusiasm. Best wishes!
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Thanks so much for your awesome feedback, dear JoAnna! Glad to hear the upcoming stories are peaking your interest:) The encounter with the astral-traveling priest was very inspiring. You will be able to read all about it soon:) Many blessings to you ✨✨✨
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Many Blessings to you! ❤
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Wonderful to hear from you Maria Elena ~ and your dolphin photo is the photo of the year, simply awesome. You’ve got a special soul, and I think we all appreciate the happiness you share with your posts and overall positive vibe to add to the day 🙂 Congratulations on your new dreams and plans, and wishing you the very best ~ you’ve got so much to share. Take care, be healthy, and enjoy the remaining days of autumn 🙂
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Hi there Dalo, your comment is so nice, I don’t know what to say!! Thank you very much for your very kind and real words here. I am so glad you enjoy this post and my work overall 🙂 Very grateful. Thank you! Keep creating posts please, your posts are truly worthy of being out in National Geographic or the likes. Keep being your kind and caring self! Hugs, blessings, and enjoy 🤗
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I hope you are doing well ~ I had a quick trip to Lisbon planned for next weekend to meet some friends from the States… but unfortunately cancelled today. Still, this time of year is always a nice one ~ finishing up the year and I enjoy watching the happiness of the holiday season come to life 🙂 Take care and wishing you great happiness during this season. Abrazos 🙂
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Bom dia, Dalo! Ah sorry to hear about your trip!! Lisbon is a fab city. I lived with some portuguese roommates from Lisbon a while ago and they showed me around town. Definitely vouching for it as a first class destination! Fingers crossed for you to be able to eat some amazing pasteis de nata there soon!! Yep, it’s a beautiful time of year now 🙂 Thanks for your lovely wishes, enjoy, and be well. Hugs 🤗
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Plz ,see your drawing on my blog,my dear dost!!❤❤❤❤
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Awww you just outdid yourself, you have created a fantastic artwork ❤️❤️❤️ I feel humbled and grateful! Just commented on your blog. Hugs ❤️❤️❤️
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❤so much love for your appreciation,my dear jaan!!💕💝💝💕💕💕💖I am feeling so much happy,my dear dost.bahut bahut bahut dhayavaad,my dear gypsy soul!! Much love and big hugs.my dear friend!!🤗🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤❤❤
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