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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.
Medieval castle entry gate in Sanlucar.

9 Beautiful Things to Do in Sanlucar de Barrameda

Posted by By Krista 31 July 2020
Sanlucar de Barrameda is a great city to visit in Cadiz, filled with lots of history, sherry, and stunning beaches to relax on.
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Large white castle on hill during a day in Bratislava.

How to Make the Most of a Day in Bratislava

Posted by By Krista 8 June 2020
Bratislava may not be at the top of your bucket list, but it's a charming historical city to visit and is great for a day trip.
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Large castle monument in Torremolinos.

10 Unique Places to Visit in Andalusia

Posted by By Krista 18 May 2020
The southern Spanish province of Andalusia is full of incredible destinations. I've picked out 10 unique ones that shouldn't be missed.
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View of the city of Segovia from below.

Toledo and Segovia: Planning a Beautiful Spanish Road Trip

Posted by By Krista 15 April 2020
Toledo and Segovia are both incredible world heritage sites that are a must-visit if you love the feeling of walking through history.
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Large royal palace during one week in Vienna.

How to Spend One Week in Vienna, Austria

Posted by By Krista 8 March 2020
Whether you're a lover of music, Austrian food, a history enthusiast, or love to immerse yourself in different cultures, Vienna has it all!
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Hi, my name is Krista. I love travelling to historic destinations and eating local dishes along the way. I hope you follow along with my travels!

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There are a lot of things to see and do in Porto! There are a lot of things to see and do in Porto! 😎 If you’re short on time and want to see a big portion of the main attractions in under 2 hours, I’d recommend joining an open-top bus tour with @citysightseeingworldwide 🎟️ The red line will take you through the old town, along the coast, past some hidden gems, and finish with a drive near the famous Ribeira District 🚌 Have you been on a bus tour in Porto before? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #citysightseeing #porto #visitporto #kristatheexplorer #portoportugal
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
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