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How to Find the Best Street Food at Disneyland Paris

Posted by By Krista 13 October 2024
Disneyland Paris isn't the cheapest theme park to visit, but you can still eat here on a budget and have a great time.
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Visiting the Beautiful 5th Arrondissement of Paris: A Full Guide

Posted by By Krista 4 October 2024
Looking for an alternative place to explore in Paris? Make sure you add the 5th arrondissement to your itinerary.
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French: Is It Really in Decline?

Posted by By Krista 28 June 2024
Is the French language in decline? This article looks at the importance of French in various parts of the world.
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2 Beautiful Day Trips From Paris: Versailles vs Fontainebleau

Posted by By Krista 7 June 2018
Sure Paris is nice to visit, but if you have some spare time I would recommend planning a day trip or two outside of the city.
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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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If you haven’t visited Bulgaria yet, this is you If you haven’t visited Bulgaria yet, this is your sign to book that flight! 🇧🇬

Beyond the cities of Sofia and Plovdiv are beautiful landscapes, huge monuments, quaint villages, and historic landmarks that are just waiting to be explored 🤩

The best way to do this is by renting a vehicle, so you don’t need to rely on public transportation 🚘
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If you’re planning a road trip around Bulgaria, If you’re planning a road trip around Bulgaria, make sure you explore the central part of the country too! 🇧🇬

One of the most unique places to stay in Bulgaria is @karashkahouse which is located in the rural town of Selishte 🛌

This traditional house has recently been fully restored and the mountain views are incredible 🫶🏼

Would you like to stay somewhere like this during your travels? 🚗
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Have you considered visiting Bulgaria before? 🇧 Have you considered visiting Bulgaria before? 🇧🇬

If you’re already in Albania, you can take a @flixbus via Skopje to get to Sofia - and the price is very cheap too! 

There are a lot of places to visit in Bulgaria outside of Sofia too, such as the Shipka Monument 🫶🏼
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Need help choosing what places to visit in Albania Need help choosing what places to visit in Albania? Here are 10 spots you shouldn’t miss ⬇️

1. Berat
2. Vlore 
3. Byllis Archaeological Park
4. Zvernec Island
5. Butrint
6. Llogara National Park
7. Gjirokaster
8. Ksamil
9. Apollonia 
10. Tirana

Which one would you like to visit first? 🇦🇱
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I always like to interact with locals when I trave I always like to interact with locals when I travel 😉

We came across a lot of stray dogs while in Albania, and some turned out to be pretty good tour guides 🐾

Do you make furry friends when you travel? 🇦🇱
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