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Small palace surrounded by gardens in Sintra.

How to Plan an Epic Day Trip to Sintra, Portugal

Posted by By Krista 17 July 2022
Planning a day trip to Sintra? Here are some of the top attractions that you can't miss.
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Yellow tram experiences in Lisbon.

The Best Experiences in Lisbon Not to Be Missed

Posted by By Krista 9 July 2022
There are a lot of things to do in Lisbon, but here are some of the must-have experiences in the Portuguese capital that you can't miss.
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Historic tower in Belem along waterfront.

How to Spend One Day in Belem, Lisbon

Posted by By Krista 3 July 2022
A must-visit while in Lisbon is the beautiful area of Belem, home to many popular attractions in Portugal.
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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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St Andrews Cathedral dates back to the 12th centur St Andrews Cathedral dates back to the 12th century and it was once Scotland’s greatest cathedral 🔔 Although much of it is now a ruin, large sections of it remain so you can still grasp the scale of it by walking around the grounds. The cathedral grounds are free to enter and it’s one of the most popular attractions in this small Scottish coastal town - so don’t miss out! Have you been to St Andrews yet? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 • • • • • • • • • • #standrews #historicplaces #kristatheexplorer #historicscotland #historyblogger #travel #travelblogger #visitscotland #scotlandtravel #explorescotland #discoverscotland #standrewsscotland #scotlandiscalling
Did you know that Northumberland is home to the la Did you know that Northumberland is home to the largest number of castles out of all of the English counties? 🏰 Places such as Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle are major tourist attractions, but there’s a lot more to be discovered around what was once the largest kingdom in England 👀 If you’re planning to stay in Northumberland, I’d recommend booking a room at the beautiful historic @lord_crewe_arms 🛏️ In terms of food @lord_crewe_arms also has a fantastic evening menu. You can also check out @sonnet.restaurant in Alnwick for a unique set menu fine dining experience based around local ingredients. For coffee lovers, @nlandhq is a great place to stop for a break while driving 🍽️ Have you had a chance to explore Northumberland yet? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 • • • • • • • • • • #Northumberland #visitnorthumberland #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #visitengland #england #englandtravel #northumberlandcounty #castlesofengland #exploremore #girlswhotravel #greatbritain #historyblogger
If you like quaint villages and country retreats t If you like quaint villages and country retreats then you’re going to love @lord_crewe_arms 😍 This luxury hotel is located in the village of Blanchland, Northumberland and it’s surrounded by forests and countryside 🌲 The building that the main part of the hotel is based in has a history dating back to the 12th century when it was used as a guest house for the new abbey. After 400 years being used for this purpose, the building was passed between families until it eventually evolved into one of the best places to stay in the north east of England 🔔 Each room is beautifully decorated to match the tones and vibes of the countryside. Guests can also enjoy breakfast and dinner served in the oldest part of the hotel which really makes you feel like you’re a part of history 🍽️ Would you like to stay at this luxury country retreat in Northumberland? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 • • • • • • • • • • #travelblogger #northumberland #lordcrewearmsblanchland #blanchland #northumberland_uk #kristatheexplorer #travel #traveltips #visitengland #englandtravel #northeastengland #northumberlandcounty #visitnorthumberland #girlswhotravel #historyblogger
Time for some England content 😎 We spent a cou Time for some England content 😎 We spent a couple of days exploring Northumberland before heading up to Scotland 🚘 One of the most popular coastal spots in Northumberland is Bamburgh which is home to an incredibly imposing medieval castle as well as a stunning sandy beach and sand dunes 🏰 There are a lot of interesting places to visit inland too, so stay tuned! Have you visited any places in Northumberland before? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 • • • • • • • • • • #Northumberland #bamburgh #bamburghcastle #northumberlandcoast #englandtravel #visitengland #northumberlandcounty #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #coastline #englandtourism #discovernorthumberland #northumberland_uk
For only €2.50 you can climb up the bell tower o For only €2.50 you can climb up the bell tower of Valencia’s cathedral 🔔 The spiral staircase of this 15th century structure consists of 207 steps and there’s a traffic light system in place to make sure there are no problems or overcrowding going up and down 😅 You’ll get panoramic views of the city from the top so it’s worth the climb! Would you go to the top of this bell tower? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #Valencia #valenciacathedral #cathedral #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #travelblogger #spaintravel #girlslovetravel #visitspain #historyblogger #valenciaspain #valenciacity #travelawesome #discovervalencia
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