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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.
View of the Alhambra in Granada.

How to Spend the Best 2 Days in Granada

Posted by By Krista 26 March 2019
Granada is an exceptional city to visit in southern Spain and spending 2 days in Granada will allow you to see the main attractions.
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Street in Dublin during a rainy day.

2 Days in Dublin: A Complete Guide

Posted by By Krista 1 February 2019
Spending 2 days in Dublin is just the right amount of time to see many of the city's main attractions.
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Colourful buildings in Frankfurt old town.

How to Plan the Perfect 3 Days in Frankfurt

Posted by By Krista 6 January 2019
Frankfurt is one German city that is highly underrated. It's a great city to visit for a few days, with lots of places to explore.
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Main square at Christmas during 3 days in Frankfurt.

The Best Things to Eat at the Frankfurt Christmas Market

Posted by By Krista 23 December 2018
Germany has lots of great Christmas markets to visit, but the Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the best.
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View of Roman Baths and abbey in Bath.

How to Make the Most of 1 Day in Bath, England

Posted by By Krista 11 December 2018
Bath has played an important role throughout English history. But what exactly are the best things during 1 day in Bath?
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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 Alcazaba of Merida Funerary Area of ​​the Columbariums House of the Mithraeum • • • • • • • • • • #merida #meridaespaña #españaenpaisajes #historicplaces #romanruins #archaeology #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #historyblogger #spaintravel #extremadura #extremaduraturismo #badajoz
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? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #merida #meridaespaña #meridaspain #extremadura #extremaduraturismo #historyblogger #historicplaces #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #travel #spaintravel #moorisharchitecture
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 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #meridaespaña #merida #extremadura_tur #extremadura #spaintravel #badajoz #kristatheexplorer #romanruins #ancientrome #mérida #travelblogger #historyblogger #historicplaces
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 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #merida #meridaespaña #extremadura #spain #spaintravel #travelblogger #meridapreciosa #extremaduraturismo #alcazaba #historicplaces #visitspain
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