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Exterior of art gallery free things to do in Stratford.

Free Things to Do in Stratford, Ontario for First Time Visitors

Posted by By Krista 25 August 2022
Looking for some free things to do in Stratford? Here's a look at some great options during the warmer months.
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The Best Things to Do in Downtown Stratford, Ontario

Posted by By Krista 24 August 2022
Here's a look at some of the more unique things to do in Stratford's downtown area.
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The Best Places to Eat in Stratford Year Round

Posted by By Krista 15 August 2022
Here's a look at the best places to eat in Stratford, Ontario - including a few hidden gems.
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48 Hours in Stratford, Ontario: How to Have the Best Time in the City From a Local’s Perspective

Posted by By Krista 14 August 2022
48 hours is plenty of time to see the main attractions in Stratford and eat some incredible food along the way.
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Best Things to Do in Elora, Ontario: A Complete Guide

Posted by By Krista 12 August 2022
Here's a look at some of the best things to do in Elora during a day trip, including shopping and eating tips.
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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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It’s almost Christmas but Malaga is still giving s It’s almost Christmas but Malaga is still giving summer vibes ☀️🎅🏼

If you’re planning a trip to the Costa del Sol this winter, there are plenty of beautiful beaches to take advantage of while the crowds are away 🏖️

One that I’d highly recommend is Cabopino, located near Marbella Old Town and just a 45 minute drive from Malaga Centro 🚘

Thanks @nomadix.ca for the beautiful water-resistant festival blankets! 🩱

Do you like to visit the beach in the winter? 🇪🇸
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There’s still plenty of time to visit at least one There’s still plenty of time to visit at least one Christmas market in Europe this year! 🎄

But which one should you choose? 🤔

Here are some of my favourite European Christmas markets to check out ⬇️

Berlin
Brussels
Copenhagen
Gdansk
Edinburgh

And don’t forget places like Frankurt, Mainz, Manchester, Malaga, and Madrid too! 🎅🏼

Where’s your favourite Christmas market located? 📸
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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? 🇵🇱
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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? 🇵🇱
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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? 🎄
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