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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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How to Visit NYC on a Budget: Everything You Need to Know About Lower Manhattan

Posted by By Krista 16 June 2025
If you're planning to see Lower Manhattan, there are some amazing cheap or free things to do here!
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Top 8 Can’t-Miss Central Park Attractions in New York City

Posted by By Krista 10 June 2025
Central Park is huge, so it can easily take a full day to explore all of its attractions. Here are a few located in the lower part of the park that are easy to access.
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10 Interesting Things to Do in the Upper West Side, NYC

Posted by By Krista 6 June 2025
Here's a look at some of the best things to do in the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
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The Best Things to Do in Greenwich Village, NYC

Posted by By Krista 4 June 2025
There are plenty of things to do in Greenwich Village - one of NYC's most historic neighbourhoods.
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The Most Unique Things to Do in Manhattan at Night

Posted by By Krista 28 May 2025
Here are several fun things to do in Manhattan at night, including some unique spots to eat.
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Merida is one of the best cities in Spain to visit Merida is one of the best cities in Spain to visit for Roman ruins, and there’s plenty of Moorish architecture to admire too 🏛️🇪🇸

But did you know that you can see 9 historical and archaeological sites for just €17?! 🎟️

You can purchase the combination ticket at any of the Consortium-run sites, and it includes ⬇️

Temple of Diana
Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre 
Roman House of the Amphitheatre
Roman Circus
Crypt of the Basilica of Santa Eulalia
Archaeological area of ​​Moreria
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Did you know you can visit one of the oldest Moori Did you know you can visit one of the oldest Moorish fortresses in Spain only a 2 hours drive from Seville? 😳

The Alcazaba de Merida was built in the 9th century, but inside the courtyard you can also see an archaeological site from the Roman period 🧱

Would you visit this historic landmark in Spain? 🇪🇸
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One of the most impressive and well preserved exam One of the most impressive and well preserved examples of Roman architecture in Spain is the Temple of Diana, located in Merida 🏛️

It was originally used as the main temple of the city but over time it was repurposed as a palace/home until 1972. It’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see in Extremadura 🇪🇸
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One of the main attractions in Merida is the Alcaz One of the main attractions in Merida is the Alcazaba de Merida 🧱

This Moorish fortress was built in the 9th century and its ancient walls are still very much intact 😍

It’s a great historic site to walk around, just avoid it midday because there aren’t many places to shelter from the sun 🇪🇸
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Attention all paddle boarders and surfers! 🏄🏼‍♀️

If there’s one accessory you need to have this summer, it’s the electric motorized fin from @boostsurf 🫶🏼

It’s very easy to attach and is compatible with most surf and paddle boards thanks to the adapters available 🤩

All you have to do is make sure the fin is fully charged, and at the press of a button on your boost remote you’ll be given that all important extra boost to get you where you need to go 🌊

I love using it for my paddle board because it can get tiring constantly paddling - especially against the current! 🥹

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