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St Basil's Cathedral one of the main reasons to visit Moscow.

21 Amazing Reasons to Visit Moscow This Year

Posted by By Krista 19 August 2019
There are so many reasons why you should visit Moscow but here are my top ones to help you plan your trip.
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Blue and gold palace in Russian countryside.

How to Spend a Fantastic 72 Hours in St Petersburg

Posted by By Krista 1 August 2019
Is 72 hours really enough to explore the Russian gem of St Petersburg? It's challenging but you can definitely make it work.
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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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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? 🇵🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #gdansk #visitgdansk #kristatheexplorer #gdanskoldtown #polandtravel
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? 🇵🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #gdansk #visitgdansk #kristatheexplorer #polandtravel #gdanskoldtown
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? 🎄 • • • • • • • • • • #gdansk #kristatheexplorer #christmasmarket #jarmarkbozonarodzeniowy #visitgdansk
Gdansk may not get as many visitors as Warsaw and Gdansk may not get as many visitors as Warsaw and Krakow every year, but it should still be high on your list of places to visit in Poland 🤩 You’ll find it has a much more relaxed feel than other cities, and the old town is very easy to explore on foot 🧱 Make sure you add places like Mariacka Street, St. Mary’s Church, Bread Bridge, Neptune’s Fountain, and Motlawa River to your itinerary ⛲️ And you can’t leave without trying @wisniewski.ltd - a cherry liqueur originating from Gdansk 🍒 What’s your favourite spot in Gdansk? 🇵🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #gdansk #visitgdansk #polska #polandtravel #kristatheexplorer
If you’ve been following my page for a while, you’ If you’ve been following my page for a while, you’ll know how much I love going on food tours 😍 The Gdansk Polish Food Tour by @deliciouspoland costs €91 per person and lasts for around 3 hours 🚶🏼‍♀️ During this time, a local guide will walk you through the Old Town where you’ll learn more about the city’s history and stop at some fantastic local eateries - including a traditional milk bar! 🥟 This tour is a fun alternative to regular walking tours, and it lets you explore Gdansk like a local, while eating of course 🤤 Would you take a food tour in Gdansk? 🇵🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #foodtour #gdansk #kristatheexplorer #visitgdansk #gdanskoldtown
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