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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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Luxury, Speed, and Adventure: The Best Ways to Travel Between Europe’s Top Cities

Posted by By Krista 10 April 2025
Wondering what the best ways to travel by luxury are between some of Europe's top cities? Here are a few fun ideas to get you started.
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8 Reasons Europe Is a Dream Destination for Travellers

Posted by By Krista 31 March 2025
There are plenty of incredible countries to visit in Europe. Here are some of the top reasons to plan a trip to Europe at any time of the year.
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The Best Things to Do in Vatican City: How to Spend a Day in the World’s Smallest Country

Posted by By Krista 3 March 2025
Visiting Vatican City can take up your whole day, if not more. Here are some highlights that shouldn't be missed.
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Gjirokaster is also known as the “city of stone” or the “city of a thousand steps”. Once you arrive in this historic city you’ll immediately notice the beautiful Ottoman-era houses and narrow streets carved from stone 🪨

It may not be a large old town but there are a lot of things to do in Gjirokaster during a day trip. There are also numerous historical and archaeological sites nearby that are worth driving to such as Antigonea and Hadrianopolis 🇦🇱
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Albania is becoming more and more popular thanks t Albania is becoming more and more popular thanks to its beautiful coastline, but there are a lot of places to visit in Albania beyond the coast that are worth seeing too 🚗

If you’re planning a trip to Albania, make sure you visit places like ⬇️

Berat 
Tirana 
Gjirokaster 
Osumi Canyon
Apollonia 
Butrint
Llogara National Park
The Blue Eye
Byllis Archaeological Park
Vlore
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Visiting Apollonia will make you feel like you’r Visiting Apollonia will make you feel like you’re in Greece since these ancient ruins in Albania were once a Greek colony 🤪

At its peak in the 4th century it was an important trade and economic centre – even the Roman emperor Augustus studied here 📚

This archaeological site in Albania should take approximately 90 minutes to walk around. Once you’re done you can take a look at the Archaeological Museum as well as the impressive monastery 😮‍💨🇦🇱
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Albania is quickly becoming a popular tourist dest Albania is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches and cheap overall prices 🇦🇱

But there’s a lot more to the country than its beaches! If you’re planning a trip to Albania, I’d highly recommend renting a vehicle so you can explore the countryside - because there are plenty of unique archaeological sites and historic landmarks off the beaten path to discover! 👀

Have you made it to Albania yet? 🥰
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If you’re planning your first trip to Sevilla, h If you’re planning your first trip to Sevilla, here are 5 must-see attractions to add to your itinerary ⬇️

Plaza de España
Real Alcazar de Sevilla
Catedral de Sevilla
La Giralda
Torre del Oro
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