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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.
Small rock church in Mijas.

9 Beautiful Things to Do in Mijas Pueblo

Posted by By Krista 20 November 2020
This whitewashed village in southern Spain may be small, but there are a lot of unique things to do in Mijas to keep you busy for a day.
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Ancient roman ruins of an amphitheatre during day trips from Seville.

9 Unique Day Trips From Seville Not to Be Missed

Posted by By Krista 14 November 2020
Thinking of planning a day trip from Seville? I've put together a list of unique destinations that you may not have considered before.
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8 Beautiful Castles in the Province of Malaga

Posted by By Krista 7 November 2020
Thinking of visiting Malaga? It's famous for its beaches and nightlife, but there are many castles waiting to be explored too.
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Rocky beach with high cliffs in Almeria.

3 of the Best Beaches in Almeria to Enjoy

Posted by By Krista 31 October 2020
Some of the best beaches in Almeria are those that you need to hike to. Here are 3 virgin beaches you need to add to your bucket list.
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The Best Gifts to Give People Who Love to Travel

Posted by By Krista 17 October 2020
A complete guide of the best gifts to give to people who love to travel, saving you time when you're on the hunt for the perfect present.
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One of my favourite day trips from Malaga has to b One of my favourite day trips from Malaga has to be Mijas Pueblo 🏘️

This beautiful white village sits high up in the hills, offer a stunning view of the Costa del Sol below 🌞

All of the main attractions are within walking distance of one another, and there are plenty of picturesque whitewashed streets to enjoy 📸

Make sure you bring a good pair of walking shoes or boots though, like ours from naturalecoworld - there are a couple of hilly areas and some steps to climb! 👟🥾

Would you like to spend a day in Mijas Pueblo in the winter? 🇪🇸
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How many countries have you travelled to in 2025?! How many countries have you travelled to in 2025?! 

I’ve been to a lot of places, but many of them were within the same country, so my country count is low 😟✈️
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It’s almost Christmas but Malaga is still giving s It’s almost Christmas but Malaga is still giving summer vibes ☀️🎅🏼

If you’re planning a trip to the Costa del Sol this winter, there are plenty of beautiful beaches to take advantage of while the crowds are away 🏖️

One that I’d highly recommend is Cabopino, located near Marbella Old Town and just a 45 minute drive from Malaga Centro 🚘

Thanks @nomadix.ca for the beautiful water-resistant festival blankets! 🩱

Do you like to visit the beach in the winter? 🇪🇸
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There’s still plenty of time to visit at least one There’s still plenty of time to visit at least one Christmas market in Europe this year! 🎄

But which one should you choose? 🤔

Here are some of my favourite European Christmas markets to check out ⬇️

Berlin
Brussels
Copenhagen
Gdansk
Edinburgh

And don’t forget places like Frankurt, Mainz, Manchester, Malaga, and Madrid too! 🎅🏼

Where’s your favourite Christmas market located? 📸
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There are plenty of beautiful places in Gdansk Old There are plenty of beautiful places in Gdansk Old Town to photograph, especially in the winter months ❄️📸

Here are some of my favourite spots in Gdansk for photos ⬇️

Bread Bridge
Motława River
Amber Street (video)
The Royal Route
Royal Chapel
Neptune’s Fountain
The top of St Mary’s Church tower
Golden Gate
Main Town Hall (video)

Which place in Gdansk would you photograph first? 🇵🇱
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