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View of Opera House during a weekend in Oslo.

How to Spend a Memorable Weekend in Oslo: An Alternative Guide

Posted by By Krista 24 September 2025
Spending a weekend in Oslo will be one of the best experiences you have in the Nordic countries.
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Historic street at open air museum best things to do in Oslo.

Best Things to Do in Oslo if You Love History

Posted by By Krista 18 September 2025
Take a look at some of the best things to do in Oslo throughout the year.
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Red house on the edge of the water.

Beyond the Cities: Experiencing the Spirit of Norway in the North

Posted by By Krista 7 August 2025
Although places like Oslo and Bergen are beautiful, there's a lot more to Norway than its cities. This guide will give you an idea of what you should see next.
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Wooden church in outdoor museum in Oslo.

How to Spend a Fantastic 4 Days in Oslo

Posted by By Krista 1 October 2018
Here's everything you need to spend a fantastic 4 days in Oslo without overspending.
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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’re a fan of castles, you’ll be pleased If you’re a fan of castles, you’ll be pleased to know that Romania is full of them! 🏰

Here are 4 castles in Romania not to be missed ⬇️

Bran Castle
Corvin Castle
Cantacuzino Castle
Peles Castle

The most famous castle in Romania is Bran Castle, but it’s definitely not the most impressive in my opinion 😮‍💨

Which castle would you visit first during a trip to Romania? 🇷🇴
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There are a lot of beautiful cities to visit in Ro There are a lot of beautiful cities to visit in Romania besides Bucharest 🇷🇴

Here are a few to add to your Romania travel plans ⬇️

Cluj-Napoca
Sibiu 
Brasov
Timisoara
Sighisoara

Have you visited any of these places in Romania before? 👀
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Would you agree that one of the best places to vis Would you agree that one of the best places to visit in Europe in October is Romania? 🇷🇴

Places like Bran Castle, Sibiu, Brasov, and Corvin Castle are just some must-see places in Romania 🏰

Do you have a favourite spot in Romania? 🤔
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Hands up if you’d like to visit El Torcal 🙋🏼‍♀️

It’s located just an hour from Malaga, in Antequera. Access to the trails is free too, so you can see these unique limestone formations up close 😍

It’s definitely one of the most unique places to visit in Spain! 🇪🇸
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If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t for If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t forget to explore inland places too! 🇪🇸

Antequera is the perfect day trip from Malaga, especially for history enthusiasts 🏰

But you may want to spend longer in this part of Andalusia, as there are a lot of things to do in and around Antequera too that can easily fill your itinerary 😮‍💨

What do you think of Antequera? 😎
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