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The Best Day Trips From Estepona You Shouldn’t Miss

Posted by By Krista 19 February 2026
These unique places to visit near Estepona can easily fit into any road trip itinerary.
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Interior courtyard of Milan's oldest church.

How to Spend One Day in Milan on a Budget

Posted by By Krista 19 February 2026
Is one day in Milan enough time to see the city? Read on to find out what you can see and do in just a few hours.
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Where to Eat in Porto: A Unique Guide for First-Time Visitors

Posted by By Krista 15 February 2026
Not sure where to eat in Porto? This guide has got you covered so you can spend more time planning what to see in the city.
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Top 10 Unique Things to See in Porto Historic Centre

Posted by By Krista 31 January 2026
The amount of things to see in Porto can seem overwhelming, but there are certain attractions not to be missed.
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Unique Things to Do in Porto, Portugal in the Winter

Posted by By Krista 19 January 2026
Winter is the perfect time to visit Porto, with less visitors filling the streets and more space to see the main attractions.
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Castello Sforzesco is a breathtaking free historic Castello Sforzesco is a breathtaking free historic site in Milan to explore 🏰 This castle was once home to the prominent Sforza family, and was originally constructed in the 14th century 🧱 Parts of the defence were even designed by da Vinci 🧑🏼‍🎨 Behind the castle you can find Parco Sempione, which is beautiful to walk around. This is where you’ll find the Olympic flame too, if you’re visiting Milan now 🔥 Have you been to this castle in Italy? 🇮🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #milano #castellosforzesco #milanocity #kristatheexplorer #italytravel
Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio is by far one of my favo Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio is by far one of my favourite free historic sites in Milan to visit 🤩 It’s the perfect alternative if you aren’t planning on going inside of the Duomo 🔔 The basilica was built in the 4th century by St Ambrose, and is one of the oldest churches in Milan 🧱 Both the courtyard and the interior of the basilica are open to the public, and it’s a beautiful spot to take photos near sunset too when there are less people around 📸 Have you heard of this landmark in Milan before? 🇮🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #milano #milanocity #kristatheexplorer #santambrogio #visitmilano
A lot of people choose not to visit Milan because A lot of people choose not to visit Milan because there’s “not much to see”, but that couldn’t be further from the truth 😉 This was our second trip to the city, and during our one day in Milan we were able to see key attractions such as ⬇️ The Duomo Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio Castello Sforzesco Arco della Pace We stopped at @spun_tiramisu for tiramisu, ate pizza at @spontini_pizza , and had freshly made pasta from @miscusi.family 🍝 And don’t forget, Milan is also home to one of the most unique spas in Italy - QC Termemilano 🧖🏼‍♀️ If you’re planning to walk around Milan, make sure you have good footwear. Since we visited Milan in the winter, we chose our stylish Gortex boots from @pomarshoes to keep us warm 🥾 How many days would you recommend visiting Milan for? 🇮🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #milano #visitmilan #kristatheexplorer #milanitaly #milanocity
Have you been watching the Winter Olympics? 🏅 We Have you been watching the Winter Olympics? 🏅 We took a short trip to Milan to catch Team Canada’s women’s team in action 🏒🇨🇦 If you’re planning to visit Milan over the next couple of weeks, I’d recommend walking the entire “Olympic Boulevard” which is a great way to see the city’s most iconic locations and enjoy some Olympic-themed shops, stalls, and houses along the way 🤩 You’ll also be able to pick up a lot of freebies from brands to take home as souvenirs 🇮🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #milanocortina2026 #olympics #milano #kristatheexplorer #visitmilan
Any first time visitor to Lisbon needs to take at Any first time visitor to Lisbon needs to take at least a day exploring the streets of the Baixa district 🤩 If you’re wondering what to see in Baixa, this major tourist area of the Portuguese capital has a lot to offer ⬇️ Praça do Comercio and Arco da Rua Augusta Cais das Colunas Santa Justa Lift Teatro Nacional D. Maria II & Praça Dom Pedro IV Ginjinha Sem Rival Praça da Figueira What’s your favourite place to visit in Baixa? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #lisbon #baixa #lisboaportugal #kristatheexplorer #lisbonportugal
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