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How to Enjoy Your Time Abroad Using an Holafly eSIM: 5 Hidden Gems in Europe Not to Be Missed

Posted by By Krista 12 June 2024
Here are some tips about using an Holafly eSIM on your next European adventure.
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LEVEL8 Luggage Review 2024: The Best Carry-On for You

Posted by By Krista 29 October 2023
LEVEL8 has some incredible suitcases available for the avid traveller and these three carry-ons are here to change the game.
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A Complete VIVAIA Shoes Review: 2 of the Best Shoes for Travelling

Posted by By Krista 27 June 2022
It's time to ditch your old shoes and grab a pair of sustainable flats or sneakers from VIVAIA.
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DRiiBE CITYC Urban Backpack: The Best Backpack for Travellers

Posted by By Krista 9 June 2022
DRiiBE's CITYC backpack is the best on the market when it comes to backpacks for digital nomads or city adventurers.
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Is the Tropicfeel Shell Backpack Worth It?: A Full Review

Posted by By Krista 1 October 2021
Looking for the next best travel backpack? Tropicfeel's Shell Backpack has the features you've come to expect in a backpack - and more!
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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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One of the best day trips from Madrid or Barcelona One of the best day trips from Madrid or Barcelona is Zaragoza 👌🏼

It’s around a 3 hour drive from both cities, and you can easily explore the old town in even half a day if you’re short on time 🙌🏼

Make sure you grab brunch at @extrem_zgz before exploring the city’s key historic attractions such as its 11th century palace, its 2 cathedrals located in Plaza de Nuestra Senora de Pilar, and its iconic stone bridge 🚶🏼‍♀️

Would you like to visit Zaragoza? 🇪🇸
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One of the main attractions in Zaragoza is Palacio One of the main attractions in Zaragoza is Palacio de la Aljafería 🏰

This fortifed palace dates back to the 11th century and has been used as a leisure palace for Muslim rulers, the seat of the Catholic Monarchs, and the location of the Aragonese Parliament 👑

Outside of Andalucía, this palace boasts one of the most important examples of Islamic architecture in the country 🤩

Have you been to this palace in Zaragoza yet? 🇪🇸
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Palacio de la Aljafería was built in the 11th cen Palacio de la Aljafería was built in the 11th century as a pleasure palace for the Muslim kings 👑

It was later the home of the Catholic Monarchs, and today it acts as the Aragonese Parliament 👀

It’s a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site to explore, and it sits at the heart of one of Spain’s most underrated cities - Zaragoza 🇪🇸
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If you’ve been to Toronto before and are looking If you’ve been to Toronto before and are looking for a few alternative things to do in Ontario’s capital city, here are a few ideas to get you started ⬇️

🥐 Grab some delicious pastries from @labastillebakery 
🚶🏼‍♀️ Explore Toronto’s West End on foot
🧀 Order a Japanese cheesecake and other goodies from @uncletetsucanada 
🛍️ Walk around Kensington Market
🍜 Have lunch at @kohlipeto 
🏳️‍🌈 Tour Toronto’s Gay Village
🍺 Enjoy the Distillery District and the old town
🥢 Dinner at @poongmoontoronto 

Any questions about Toronto? Let me know in the comments! 🇨🇦
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There’s more to Malaga than the coast! 🌊 If There’s more to Malaga than the coast! 🌊

If you’re visiting the Costa del Sol, I’d highly recommend renting a car and driving inland. The area near the famous Caminito del Rey is great for driving as well as hiking, and you’ll come across some fantastic mountain views along the way 📸🇪🇸

👚 Repping small Canadian businesses while travelling - thanks @oldnorthcompany 🇨🇦🍁
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