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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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Driving in Granada: Beautiful Road Trip Destinations in the Province

Posted by By Krista 30 August 2024
If you're thinking of driving around the Province of Granada, here are some destinations you can't miss.
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The Best Things to Do in Potsdam in 24 Hours

Posted by By Krista 28 August 2024
Visiting Potsdam is a great idea at any time of the year and it's one of the best day trips from Berlin too.
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Ferris Wheel next to skating rink best Christmas markets in Berlin.

The Best Berlin Christmas Markets to Visit This Year

Posted by By Krista 27 August 2024
Berlin is a fantastic German city to visit during the Christmas period, with plenty of Christmas markets to explore and tasty food to eat.
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The next time you visit Scotland, make sure you st The next time you visit Scotland, make sure you stop at @coorie_inn 🛏️ This beautiful boutique hotel and restaurant is located in Perthshire, in the foothills of the Scottish Highlands ⛰️ All of their rooms have a unique design and offer modern amenities, and you can enjoy a delicious Scottish breakfast in the dining room in the morning 🍳 For a unique modern Scottish gastronomic experience, make sure you book a table at their restaurant as it fills up quickly! 🍽️ Would you like to stay at this cozy retreat in Scotland? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 • • • • • • • • • • #coorieinn #scotland #visitscotland #yourscotland #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #traveltips #scottishhighlands #perthshire #perthscotland #perthandkinross #scotlandtravel #girlswhotravel #historyblogger #historicinn #scotlandexplore #scotlandhighlands #scotlandlover
St Andrews Cathedral dates back to the 12th centur St Andrews Cathedral dates back to the 12th century and it was once Scotland’s greatest cathedral 🔔 Although much of it is now a ruin, large sections of it remain so you can still grasp the scale of it by walking around the grounds. The cathedral grounds are free to enter and it’s one of the most popular attractions in this small Scottish coastal town - so don’t miss out! Have you been to St Andrews yet? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 • • • • • • • • • • #standrews #historicplaces #kristatheexplorer #historicscotland #historyblogger #travel #travelblogger #visitscotland #scotlandtravel #explorescotland #discoverscotland #standrewsscotland #scotlandiscalling
Did you know that Northumberland is home to the la Did you know that Northumberland is home to the largest number of castles out of all of the English counties? 🏰 Places such as Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle are major tourist attractions, but there’s a lot more to be discovered around what was once the largest kingdom in England 👀 If you’re planning to stay in Northumberland, I’d recommend booking a room at the beautiful historic @lord_crewe_arms 🛏️ In terms of food @lord_crewe_arms also has a fantastic evening menu. You can also check out @sonnet.restaurant in Alnwick for a unique set menu fine dining experience based around local ingredients. For coffee lovers, @nlandhq is a great place to stop for a break while driving 🍽️ Have you had a chance to explore Northumberland yet? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 • • • • • • • • • • #Northumberland #visitnorthumberland #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #visitengland #england #englandtravel #northumberlandcounty #castlesofengland #exploremore #girlswhotravel #greatbritain #historyblogger
If you like quaint villages and country retreats t If you like quaint villages and country retreats then you’re going to love @lord_crewe_arms 😍 This luxury hotel is located in the village of Blanchland, Northumberland and it’s surrounded by forests and countryside 🌲 The building that the main part of the hotel is based in has a history dating back to the 12th century when it was used as a guest house for the new abbey. After 400 years being used for this purpose, the building was passed between families until it eventually evolved into one of the best places to stay in the north east of England 🔔 Each room is beautifully decorated to match the tones and vibes of the countryside. Guests can also enjoy breakfast and dinner served in the oldest part of the hotel which really makes you feel like you’re a part of history 🍽️ Would you like to stay at this luxury country retreat in Northumberland? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 • • • • • • • • • • #travelblogger #northumberland #lordcrewearmsblanchland #blanchland #northumberland_uk #kristatheexplorer #travel #traveltips #visitengland #englandtravel #northeastengland #northumberlandcounty #visitnorthumberland #girlswhotravel #historyblogger
Time for some England content 😎 We spent a cou Time for some England content 😎 We spent a couple of days exploring Northumberland before heading up to Scotland 🚘 One of the most popular coastal spots in Northumberland is Bamburgh which is home to an incredibly imposing medieval castle as well as a stunning sandy beach and sand dunes 🏰 There are a lot of interesting places to visit inland too, so stay tuned! Have you visited any places in Northumberland before? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 • • • • • • • • • • #Northumberland #bamburgh #bamburghcastle #northumberlandcoast #englandtravel #visitengland #northumberlandcounty #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #coastline #englandtourism #discovernorthumberland #northumberland_uk
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