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Beautiful Ancient Sites in Rome That You Can’t Miss

Posted by By Krista 6 February 2025
If you want to visit some of the most beautiful ancient sites in Rome, this guide is the one to follow.
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Trevi Fountain things to do in Rome in 3 days.

The Best Things to Do in Rome in 3 Days: How to Plan Your First Trip to Rome

Posted by By Krista 1 February 2025
Spending 3 days in Rome? Here are some of the top things to do in the city if it's your first trip to the Italian capital.
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Inner courtyard of Sforza Castle at sunset.

9 Beautiful Free Historic Sites in Milan to Visit

Posted by By Krista 2 January 2021
Milan is known for being an expensive Italian city to visit, but it still has a number of incredible free points of interest to see.
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How to Spend the Best 4 Days in Milan

Posted by By Krista 19 December 2019
Visiting Milan for 4 days doesn't have to be expensive. There are lots of budget friendly things to do in the city as well as great places to eat.
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Why the Cilento Coast Is Italy’s Best Hidden Gem

Posted by By Krista 15 April 2019
Why go to Amalfi when you've got the much less touristy Cilento Coast? Beaches, historic sites, and hiking trails are all at your fingertips here.
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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? 🇪🇸
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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? 📸
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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? 🇵🇱
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Here’s how to spend a weekend in Gdansk, Poland in Here’s how to spend a weekend in Gdansk, Poland in the wintertime ⬇️

Walk along the Motława River
Visit some museums
Eat as many pierogi as you can from @pierogarnie_stary_mlyn 
Stroll along the Royal Route
Explore Mariacka Street (Amber Street)
Cross the Bread Bridge
Grab a bagel from @balans_gdansk 
Enjoy the Gdansk Christmas Market @jarmarkbozonarodzeniowygdansk 
Climb up the tower at St Mary’s Church
Shop local for some souvenirs 

Don’t forget to grab the @visit_gdansk_official Tourist Card to save money on entry fees and get discounts at restaurants! 🎟️

What would you do first during a trip to Gdansk? 🇵🇱
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If you’re visiting the Gdansk Christmas Market, th If you’re visiting the Gdansk Christmas Market, there’s a lot of fantastic food and drinks stalls to choose from 👀🇵🇱

Here’s everything we ate and drank at the Christmas market this year (prices included) ⬇️

Pierogi - 10 zl
Potatoes - 12 zl
Raspberry mulled wine - 22 zl + 54.90 zl for a souvenir mug
Christmas tree waffle - 15 zl + extra for toppings
Carbonara - 42 zl
Zapiekanka - 22 zl
Oscypek - 8 zl
Cookie - 18 zl
Hot chocolate - 25 zl
Langos - 25 zl

Total spent: 199 zl/47 euros (253.90 zl/60 euros with souvenir mug) 🤑

Which Christmas market are you visiting this year? 🎄
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