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View of Malaga Cathedral from above.

How to Find the Best Things to Do in Malaga

Posted by By Krista 2 May 2019
Malaga may be popular for its beaches and nightlife but there's a lot of history and culture just waiting to be explored.
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Ancient Greek ruins in town in Italy.

Why the Cilento Coast Is Italy’s Best Hidden Gem

Posted by By Krista 15 April 2019
Why go to Amalfi when you've got the much less touristy Cilento Coast? Beaches, historic sites, and hiking trails are all at your fingertips here.
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Large medieval castle along waterfront in Naples.

1 Day in Naples: A Complete Guide to the City

Posted by By Krista 11 April 2019
Naples is a great southern Italian city to visit, if only for 24 hours. As well as exploring the attractions, don't forget about the food!
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Reconstructed Roman Bridge in Cordoba.

What Are the Best 10 Things to Do in Cordoba?

Posted by By Krista 28 March 2019
Cordoba stands as the historic cultural centre of southern Spain and boasts a number of world heritage sites, as well as some great tapas!
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View of the Alhambra in Granada.

How to Spend the Best 2 Days in Granada

Posted by By Krista 26 March 2019
Granada is an exceptional city to visit in southern Spain and spending 2 days in Granada will allow you to see the main attractions.
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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 🇦🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #gjirokaster #albania #albaniatrip #albaniatourism #albaniatrip #historicplaces #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #historyblogger #gjirokasteralbania #albanianhistory #hiddengems
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 • • • • • • • • • • #albania #visitalbania #albaniatrip #albaniatravel #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #historicplaces #albaniatourism #albanianature #albaniafood #vloraalbania #balkans
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 😮‍💨🇦🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #albania #apollonia #albaniatrip #albaniatravel #visitalbania #traveltips #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #historyblogger #historicplaces #ancientgreece #archaeology #ancienthistory
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? 🥰 • • • • • • • • • • #albania #albaniatourism #visitalbania #albaniatrip #albaniatravel #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #prettyviews #albanianature
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 • • • • • • • • • • #sevilla #visitseville #sevillespain #torredeloro #sevillagram #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #historicplaces #visitspain #spaintravel #sevillacentro #andalucia
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