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About Krista
Krista is a Canadian travel blogger with a degree in Medieval History and Archaeology (MA). She enjoys visiting historic locations and trying local cuisines along the way. Krista is currently exploring hidden gems in Europe.
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Best Places to Visit in Yorkshire From a Historic Perspective

Posted by By Krista 26 January 2025
If you're looking for historic attractions and places to visit in Yorkshire, this guide is the best place to start.
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Best Affordable Things to Do in Copenhagen in the Winter

Posted by By Krista 11 January 2025
Wondering what to do in Copenhagen in the winter? This guide covers everything from attractions to food and hotels.
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How to Spend an Amazing 2 Days in Brussels in December

Posted by By Krista 23 December 2024
Visiting Brussels in December is the perfect time to see the main attractions with less crowds and enjoy the Christmas markets.
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The Best Beach Gear to Travel With This Year

Posted by By Krista 19 December 2024
Are you on the hunt for some unique beach gear to bring on your travels? This list has got you covered.
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How to Spend the Perfect 2 Days in Bucharest, Romania

Posted by By Krista 26 November 2024
Thinking of spending 2 days in Bucharest? Here are some tips about the best things to do in the city as well as where to eat and stay.
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If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t for If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t forget to explore inland places too! 🇪🇸 Antequera is the perfect day trip from Malaga, especially for history enthusiasts 🏰 But you may want to spend longer in this part of Andalusia, as there are a lot of things to do in and around Antequera too that can easily fill your itinerary 😮‍💨 What do you think of Antequera? 😎 • • • • • • • • • • #antequera #antequeracity #spain #spaintravel #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #malaga #andalusia #viveandalucia #andalusiatravel #hiddengems #historicplaces #malagaspain
Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as a filming location in Netflix’s Warrior Nun? 🤯 This medieval fortress was built over Roman ruins in the 14th century to protect the area against the advance of Christians from the north 🏰 It’s a fascinating fortress to walk around, and it only costs €5 to enter! 😎 Have you been to this fortress in Spain before? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #antequera #antequeracity #alcazaba #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #medievalfortress #historicplaces #warriornun #filminglocation #spaintravel #andalusia #viveandalucia #visitspain
Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Andalusia? 🤯 @casalopinto is a beautiful rural retreat in southern Spain, located under an hour away from Malaga’s city centre 🚘 It’s also positioned at the base of El Torcal de Antequera, which is known for its unusal limestone rock formations, and it’s within easy driving distance from world-famous attractions and cities like Granada, Seville, and Ronda 😎 The house itself features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and can sleep up to 6 people, making it ideal for group trips! There’s also a charming living room and kitchen, an upstairs balcony with El Torcal views, and a fantastic pool area complete with an outdoor BBQ and a table tennis table 🏊🏼‍♀️ Casa Lo Pinto is the perfect escape from the Costa del Sol, and it’s also a very quiet place to work from for digital nomads who want to explore Antequera 💻 Would you like to stay in a traditional Andalusian rural house like this? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #antequera #visitspain #viveandalucia #andalucia #andalusia #southernspain #eltorcal #eltorcaldeantequera #antequeraturismo #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #travelblogger #travel #ruralescape #ruralretreat
Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Anteq Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Antequera is a great option! 🇪🇸 It’s located less than an hour from Malaga, and although it’s a relatively small city there are some great historic landmarks to visit, like the alcazaba 🏰 The area is also home to El Torcal for those of you who like hiking, so it may be worth spending a weekend in Antequera to explore it in more depth 😍 Have you heard of or been to Antequera in southern Spain before? 👀 • • • • • • • • • • #antequera #turismoantequera #viveandalucia #andaluciaturismo #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #spaintravel #hiddengems #historicplaces #visitspain #malaga
York is worth more than just a day trip! 😮‍💨 The city was founded by the Romans in 71 AD and it was later controlled by Danish Vikings ⚔️ It’s a fascinating city to walk around, and most of the main attractions are accessible by foot 😍 Make sure you visit the street that inspired Diagon Alley - The Shambles! 🧙🏼 Have you been to York yet? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 • • • • • • • • • • #york #visitengland #yorkengland #englandtravel #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #traveltips #englandtrip #yorkshire #visityorkshire #englandtourism
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