Author name: Krista

Krista is a Canadian-born travel blogger with a degree in Medieval History and Archaeology (MA) from the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She enjoys visiting historic attractions, hidden gems, and trying local food along the way.

View of a canal in Amsterdam on sunny day.

Netherlands

How to Spend 1 Day in Amsterdam

Krista / 17 October 2019

Amsterdam is an amazing city to visit, but if you only have 1 day (or less) to visit, here are some recommendations for you.

Finland

The Best Things to Do in Helsinki in September

Krista / 25 September 2019

Thinking of visiting Helsinki? There are lots of great things to do here, and the food scene is incredible too.

St Basil's Cathedral one of the main reasons to visit Moscow.

Russia

21 Amazing Reasons to Visit Moscow This Year

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.

Russia

How to Spend a Fantastic 72 Hours in St Petersburg

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.

Estonia

Best Things to Do in Tallinn in the Summertime

Krista / 26 July 2019

Tallinn is the perfect medieval city to visit if you’re on a budget and love walking through history.