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The Most Unique Souvenirs From Canada: Ontario Edition

Posted by By Krista 1 May 2025
Not sure what souvenirs or gifts to buy in Ontario? This guide is here to help you.
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The Best Beach Gear to Travel With This Year

Posted by By Krista 19 December 2024
Are you on the hunt for some unique beach gear to bring on your travels? This list has got you covered.
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The Best Travel Accessories for Europe for Your Next Adventure

Posted by By Krista 26 June 2023
If you're looking to upgrade your travel accessories for your trip abroad, take a look at these unique options.
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Unique Global Spirits That Will Spark Your Travel Senses

Posted by By Krista 12 March 2023
Other than their flavour profile, what makes these unique global spirits really stand out is the history and backstories tied to them that will spark the interest of any travel lover.
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Canadian Based Subscription Boxes You Need to Try

Posted by By Krista 31 July 2022
These Canadian subscription boxes help to support local businesses and are packed with unique goodies to take on your travels.
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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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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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