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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 main square in Helsinki.

The Best Things to Do in Helsinki in September

Posted by By Krista 25 September 2019
Thinking of visiting Helsinki? There are lots of great things to do here, and the food scene is incredible too.
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St Basil's Cathedral one of the main reasons to visit Moscow.

21 Amazing Reasons to Visit Moscow This Year

Posted by By Krista 19 August 2019
There are so many reasons why you should visit Moscow but here are my top ones to help you plan your trip.
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Blue and gold palace in Russian countryside.

How to Spend a Fantastic 72 Hours in St Petersburg

Posted by By Krista 1 August 2019
Is 72 hours really enough to explore the Russian gem of St Petersburg? It's challenging but you can definitely make it work.
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View of Tallinn old town at sunset.

Best Things to Do in Tallinn in the Summertime

Posted by By Krista 26 July 2019
Tallinn is the perfect medieval city to visit if you're on a budget and love walking through history.
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View of a bridge across a gorge in Ronda.

Andalusia Road Trip: The Best Destinations to Drive To

Posted by By Krista 14 July 2019
Taking a road trip in Andalusia is the best way to see all of the amazing destinations this southern province of Spain has to offer.
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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? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #mijaspueblo #costadelsol #kristatheexplorer #mijas #malaga
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 😟✈️ • • • • • • • • • • #2025recap #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #travelplaces #girlswhotravel
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? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #nomadix #marbella #costadelsol #kristatheexplorer #malaga
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? 📸 • • • • • • • • • • #christmasmarkets #europechristmas #christmasseason #kristatheexplorer #europetravels
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? 🇵🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #gdansk #visitgdansk #kristatheexplorer #gdanskoldtown #polandtravel
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