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The Best Historical Attractions in Blackpool

Posted by By Krista 25 September 2021
Blackpool is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK. Apart from rides and arcade games, there's a lot of history to uncover too.
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A Complete Guide to the Best Things to Do in Leicester

Posted by By Krista 3 September 2021
Leicester is an incredible city to visit, and the surrounding area isn't bad either.
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Large castle with round tower near Leicester.

The Most Unique Day Trips From Leicester to Enjoy

Posted by By Krista 27 August 2021
If you're planning a trip to Leicester, there are plenty of incredible day trips from the city to go on as well.
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Street in York leading up to the Minster.

Best Things to See in York: England’s Most Beautiful Medieval City

Posted by By Krista 5 August 2021
There's certainly no shortage of things to see in York, especially if you love historical sites.
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A Complete Guide to the Best Things to Do in Burnley

Posted by By Krista 26 July 2021
Burnley is an often overlooked city in the north of England, but it's home to some beautiful points of interest.
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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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That’s it for Porto! 🇵🇹 If you’re thinking of vis That’s it for Porto! 🇵🇹

If you’re thinking of visiting Porto this winter, you’ll find that there’s lots of things to do and it’s more enjoyable, with less crowds and cooler temperatures 😁

I’d highly recommend taking a Porto food tour, trying a glass of port wine, and strolling along the waterfront as often as you can 🍷

It’s a great budget-friendly city in Portugal to explore, so what are you waiting for? 🤔
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Visiting the Church of Saint Ildefonso is one of t Visiting the Church of Saint Ildefonso is one of the best free things to do in Porto 🇵🇹

This 18th century church is one of the most striking landmarks in Porto thanks to its stunning azulejo tiles that depict scenes from the life of Saint Ildefonso and the Gospels 🔔

The inside is free to enter as well, though its not as elaborate as the exterior ⛪️

Do you recognize this beautiful church in Porto? 🤩
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Porto São Bento gets a lot of attention with its b Porto São Bento gets a lot of attention with its beautiful azulejo tilework inside the train station, but don’t forget to explore what’s around it too! 🚂

One of my favourite streets in Porto is Rua da Madeira 🥰

It sits at the back of the famous 19th century train station and it’s lined with colourful buildings - perfect for photos! 📸

Have you seen this street in Porto before? 🇵🇹
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Do you recognize this famous rabbit sculpture? 🤔 Do you recognize this famous rabbit sculpture? 🤔

While many people assume it’s located in Porto, you’ll actually find it across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia 🌉

“Half Rabbit” was designed by a Portuguese artist, and it’s made up of trash and recycled materials collected around the city 🐰

It’s very impressive to see from the distance, but don’t forget to get up close to it as well so you can see just how detailed this street art really is 🇵🇹
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Porto has a growing food scene that’s definitely w Porto has a growing food scene that’s definitely worth exploring, whether you choose to do a food tour in Porto or find places to eat all by yourself 🤩

Here are some great places to eat in Porto, Portugal ⬇️

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What food spots in Porto would you try? 🇵🇹
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