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The Most Unique Day Trips One Hour From Malaga

Posted by By Krista 23 May 2025
If you don't have much time to spend in Malaga, here are some great day trip options that are close by.
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10 Unusual Things to Do in Edinburgh’s Old Town

Posted by By Krista 21 May 2025
There are plenty of unusual things to do in Edinburgh to keep you busy for a few days.
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How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Edinburgh

Posted by By Krista 15 May 2025
If you're wondering how to spend a weekend in Edinburgh, here are a few ideas to get you started.
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Family-Friendly Italy: Attractions Every Kid Will Love

Posted by By Krista 10 April 2025
There are a lot of family-friendly activities and attractions in Italy that can easily be added to anyone's itinerary.
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Unveiling the Magic of the Arctic: The Ultimate Travel Experience

Posted by By Krista 10 April 2025
The Arctic is one of the most magical places on earth to visit. It has an incredible variation of attractions to visit, and stunning landscapes to explore.
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How many free things to do in Oslo can you name? 🤔

Despite being a relatively expensive city in Europe, there are plenty of ways to visit Oslo on a budget 🇳🇴

From walking along the waterfront to watching the changing of the guard at The Royal Palace and admiring the city’s unique architecture, you’ll find a lot of great things to do in Oslo that are free or pretty cheap 🫶🏼
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Is the colourful area around Brenneriveien among t Is the colourful area around Brenneriveien among the most unique places to see in Oslo? 🤔

You’ll find this artsy neighbourhood along the Akerselva River, very close to the Mathallen Food Hall (great spot to eat) 💦

The area is home to a few clubs and you’ll be greeted with lots of quirky street art and sculptures 🎭

Would you add Brenneriveien to your Oslo itinerary? 🇳🇴
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Did you know there are over 50 museums in Oslo to Did you know there are over 50 museums in Oslo to explore?! 🇳🇴

During our four days in Oslo, we visited numerous museums that were included with the @oslo.pass , and each one was as unique as the next 🤩

Here are 8 of the best Oslo museums to visit ⬇️

1. @munchmuseum 
2. Norwegian Armed Forces Museum
3. Norway’s Resistance Museum
4. @nobelpeacecenter 
5. @nasjonalmuseet 
6. @norskfolkemuseum 
7. @holmenkollen_skimuseum 
8. @frammuseum 

Make sure you add some of these things to do in Oslo to your itinerary! 😮‍💨
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Say hello to Oslo Cathedral 👋🏼 It was built Say hello to Oslo Cathedral 👋🏼

It was built in 1697 and has played host to royal weddings and national events since then 👑

Despite its central location, a lot of visitors miss this attraction in Oslo. If the doors are open, you can take a look inside for free! 🤩

Did you know about Oslo Cathedral? 🇳🇴
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Did you know you’re encouraged to walk on the ro Did you know you’re encouraged to walk on the roof of the Oslo Opera House? 🤩🇳🇴

This is one of the best free things to do in Oslo, and it’s open 24/7 so you can enjoy it throughout the day 🚶🏼‍♀️

The opera house is designed to mimic an iceburg rising out of the fjords, which is easier to picture when you look at it from further away 🧊
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