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Best LEVEL8 Suitcases: Adventure Carry-On vs Captain Aluminum Pro Carry-On

Posted by By Krista 29 September 2025
Need help finding the best premium carry-on for your travels? Take a look at this helpful guide to two of the most popular LEVEL8 suitcases available.
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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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Two pairs of shoes on box in grass VIVAIA shoes review.

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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One of my favourite day trips from Malaga has to b One of my favourite day trips from Malaga has to be Mijas Pueblo 🏘️ This beautiful white village sits high up in the hills, offer a stunning view of the Costa del Sol below 🌞 All of the main attractions are within walking distance of one another, and there are plenty of picturesque whitewashed streets to enjoy 📸 Make sure you bring a good pair of walking shoes or boots though, like ours from naturalecoworld - there are a couple of hilly areas and some steps to climb! 👟🥾 Would you like to spend a day in Mijas Pueblo in the winter? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #mijaspueblo #costadelsol #kristatheexplorer #mijas #malaga
How many countries have you travelled to in 2025?! How many countries have you travelled to in 2025?! I’ve been to a lot of places, but many of them were within the same country, so my country count is low 😟✈️ • • • • • • • • • • #2025recap #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #travelplaces #girlswhotravel
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? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #nomadix #marbella #costadelsol #kristatheexplorer #malaga
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? 📸 • • • • • • • • • • #christmasmarkets #europechristmas #christmasseason #kristatheexplorer #europetravels
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
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