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13 Unique Free Things to Do in Helsinki Year Round

Posted by By Krista 18 December 2020
Helsinki is notoriously known as an expensive city to visit. But there are a lot of free things to do to keep you within your budget too.
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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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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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One of the main highlights of Timisoara is Piața One of the main highlights of Timisoara is Piața Unirii located in the centre of the old town 🤩 It has a lot of interesting historic buildings to look at, but the most popular is Brück House which has had a pharmacy based inside of it since it was built 👩🏼‍⚕️ Do you recognize this row of buildings in Timisoara? 🇷🇴 • • • • • • • • • • #timisoara #timișoara #visittimisoara #timisoaracity #visitromania #romaniatrip #romaniatravel #romaniatourism #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #traveltips #travelmore #hiddengems #europeancapitalofculture #romaniawow #timisoararomania
If you’re planning on visiting Romania in the wi If you’re planning on visiting Romania in the winter, make sure you bring warm clothing! 🥶 During our trip to Timisoara at the end of October, I had the chance to try out my new Ambition I Winter Barefoot Boots from @saguaroshoes_official 🥾 They’re incredibly warm and cozy, with a soft suede exterior and a fleece lining. The boots were great for walking along the cobbled streets of the old town 🚶🏼‍♀️ Do you have a go-to pair of winter boots when you travel? 🇷🇴
Is Timisoara, Romania worth visiting? 🤔 The ci Is Timisoara, Romania worth visiting? 🤔 The city was named the European Capital of Culture in 2023, and it boasts a lot of unique attractions. Timisoara was also the location of the beginning of the 1989 Revolution in Romania, and it was the first free city of the communist regime in the country too 💪🏼 While walking around the old town you’ll find numerous museums, historic buildings, and locally run shops and restaurants, so you can easily spend a couple of days exploring Timisoara and not get bored 🚶🏼‍♀️ Wondering where to eat and drink in Timisoara? @neataomelettebistro @casabunicii.timisoara @ovridecoffee @pastakio_tm @wisetm.restaurant Much of the old town has cobbled streets too, so make sure you bring a good pair of walking shoes. Mine are from @saguaroshoes_official and have a warm lining inside which is great for the colder weather 🥾 Have you travelled to Timisoara yet? 🇷🇴 • • • • • • • • • • #timisoara #timisoararomania🇷🇴 #romania #romaniatravel #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #timişoara #visittimisoara #timisoaracity #visitromania #romaniamagica #historicplaces #timisoarafood #timisoararestaurants #timisoaratourism #historyblogger #europetravel
If you like to stay in over-the-top luxury accommo If you like to stay in over-the-top luxury accommodations when you travel, then you’ll want to add @elysium.residence.tm to your list 🛌 This luxury apartment is located in the very centre of Timisoara’s old town in Romania, and it’s actually two apartments combined. It features two bedrooms, three bathrooms, high-quality toiletries, a fully stocked snack fridge, a gorgeous balcony, and it’s the only smart-apartment in the city 🤯 The apartment is ideal if you’re travelling in a small group and the view really can’t be beat 🤩 Have you stayed in an apartment like this before while travelling? 🇷🇴 • • • • • • • • • • #timisoara #visittimisoara #romania #visitromania #romaniatravel #travel #traveltips #travelblogger #timişoara #timisoaracity #timisoararomania #kristatheexplorer #historicplaces #luxuryapartments #bookingcom #timisoaramagica #oldtown #beautifultimisoara
One of the best places to visit in Transylvania is One of the best places to visit in Transylvania is the old town of Sibiu👀 There are a lot of buildings around the old town with eyes looking down at you from the rooftops, but some, like this one, only have one eye 👁️ Have you visited a city like this before? 🇷🇴 • • • • • • • • • • #romania #sibiu #sibiu❤️ #sibiuromania #sibiucity #sibiucounty #sibiumylove #romaniatravel #kristatheexplorer #romaniamagica #travel #travelblogger #traveltips #travelblog #historicplaces #visitsibiu #visitromania #uniqueplaces #eyesofsibiu #transylvania
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