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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.
Historic steam boat on the water in Kingston.

Best Things to Do in Kingston, Ontario in a Day

Posted by By Krista 19 November 2025
Kingston, Ontario is a beautiful city with a lot of history behind it. There are some great things to see in Kingston during a day trip.
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View of Parliament Hill from a lookout point.

Best Things to Do in Ottawa, Ontario: Canada’s Beautiful Capital City

Posted by By Krista 16 November 2025
There are a lot of things to do in Ottawa, Ontario which makes it a great destination for a day trip or a weekend getaway.
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Street cutting through the old town of Montreal.

How to Spend an Incredible 1 Day in Montreal in October

Posted by By Krista 11 November 2025
Here's how to spend an incredible 1 day in Montreal in October, including places to eat and where to stay in Old Montreal.
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Shiny building in the centre of Birmingham.

Enjoy Birmingham Rain or Shine: Top Indoor Experiences for Visitors

Posted by By Krista 4 November 2025
Birmingham is a great city to visit, rain or shine. Here are some activities you can do in any weather.
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View of the CN Tower during a weekend in Toronto.

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Toronto, Ontario

Posted by By Krista 1 November 2025
Wondering how to spend a weekend in Toronto? This article dives into things to do, where to eat, and the best place to stay in the downtown core.
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One of the most important aspects of planning a tr One of the most important aspects of planning a trip to Porto is figuring out where to stay 🇵🇹 During our four nights in Porto, we stayed at @moovapartments Boavista - a new apartment concept located along one of the main streets in the city (10 minutes from the old town and 20 minutes from the airport) ✈️ All of their apartments are designed to be modern and minimalist, with plenty of space throughout. They’re perfect for both short and long stays thanks to the kitchen/dining room that lets you prepare your meals as if you were at home (and you save money too) and a very large, comfortable bed 🛌 Our apartment even had a balcony overlooking the street below, as well as bathroom amentities. Guests have the option of booking a breakfast box for convenience, which I’d recommend doing if you have a busy schedule 🥐 On top of this, Moov Apartments Boavista offer private parking, a secure check-in system, a rooftop terrace next to a comfortable work space, and they have a strong focus on sustainable practices 🍃 Do you like to stay in apartments if you’re travelling for more than a couple of days? 🤔 • • • • • • • • • • #moovapartments #visitporto #kristatheexplorer #portugaltrip #portoportugal
Who can name this city in Portugal? 🤔 That’s righ Who can name this city in Portugal? 🤔 That’s right - it’s Porto! 🤩 Stay tuned for food tips, unique spots, where to stay in Porto, and lots more travel tips over the next couple of weeks! 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #porto #portoportugal #portugaltravel #kristatheexplorer #visitporto
Walking into 2026 like 😎 Can you guess the first Walking into 2026 like 😎 Can you guess the first destination in Europe I’ll be travelling to? 🤔 Hint: It’s near Spain 😉 • • • • • • • • • • #toledo #spain #spaintravel #kristatheexplorer #toledoespaña
Next year, skip Madrid and Barcelona and come to T Next year, skip Madrid and Barcelona and come to Toledo for Christmas! 🎄 They have an intimate Christmas market located behind the cathedral, and plenty of other stalls and decorations around the old town too 🤩 Where are you spending Christmas this year? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #toledo #christmasinspain #toledospain #spaintravel #kristatheexplorer
No trip to Switzerland is complete without visitin No trip to Switzerland is complete without visiting at least one mountain 🗻 We took a day trip to Mount Titlis in Engelberg, which has a lot of unique things to do at the top other than skiing 🎿 Even if you visit outside of winter, make sure you come better prepared than we did 😅 Have you been up any Swiss mountains before? 🇨🇭 • • • • • • • • • • #mounttitlis #swissmountain #engelberg #visitswitzerland #kristatheexplorer
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