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The Best Things to Do in Northumberland: England’s Northernmost County

Posted by By Krista 30 September 2024
Northumberland is a beautiful county that borders Scotland, and there are lots of things to see and do here for all ages.
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View of the Micalet Tower in Valencia old town.

How to Spend the Best 2 Days in Valencia

Posted by By Krista 27 September 2024
Valencia is a beautiful city to explore, and spending 2 days here is a good amount of time to see the main attractions.
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15 Unique Free Things to Do in Warsaw

Posted by By Krista 25 September 2024
There are many free things to do in Warsaw and plenty of budget-friendly places to eat in the city too.
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The Best Things to Do in Warsaw: Complete Guide to the City

Posted by By Krista 20 September 2024
There are plenty of things to do in Warsaw, both in the old town and around the rest of the city.
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The Best Museums in Warsaw to Visit

Posted by By Krista 17 September 2024
These incredible museums in Warsaw are a must-visit for anyone travelling to the Polish capital.
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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? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #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
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
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