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How to Spend One Week in Vienna, Austria

Posted by By Krista 8 March 2020
Whether you're a lover of music, Austrian food, a history enthusiast, or love to immerse yourself in different cultures, Vienna has it all!
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How to Spend the Best 4 Days in Milan

Posted by By Krista 19 December 2019
Visiting Milan for 4 days doesn't have to be expensive. There are lots of budget friendly things to do in the city as well as great places to eat.
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View of a canal in Amsterdam on sunny day.

How to Spend 1 Day in Amsterdam

Posted by By Krista 17 October 2019
Amsterdam is an amazing city to visit, but if you only have 1 day (or less) to visit, here are some recommendations for you.
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The Best Things to Do in Helsinki in September

Posted by By Krista 25 September 2019
Thinking of visiting Helsinki? There are lots of great things to do here, and the food scene is incredible too.
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21 Amazing Reasons to Visit Moscow This Year

Posted by By Krista 19 August 2019
There are so many reasons why you should visit Moscow but here are my top ones to help you plan your trip.
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A lot of people choose not to visit Milan because A lot of people choose not to visit Milan because there’s “not much to see”, but that couldn’t be further from the truth 😉 This was our second trip to the city, and during our one day in Milan we were able to see key attractions such as ⬇️ The Duomo Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio Castello Sforzesco Arco della Pace We stopped at @spun_tiramisu for tiramisu, ate pizza at @spontini_pizza , and had freshly made pasta from @miscusi.family 🍝 And don’t forget, Milan is also home to one of the most unique spas in Italy - QC Termemilano 🧖🏼‍♀️ If you’re planning to walk around Milan, make sure you have good footwear. Since we visited Milan in the winter, we chose our stylish Gortex boots from @pomarshoes to keep us warm 🥾 How many days would you recommend visiting Milan for? 🇮🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #milano #visitmilan #kristatheexplorer #milanitaly #milanocity
Have you been watching the Winter Olympics? 🏅 We Have you been watching the Winter Olympics? 🏅 We took a short trip to Milan to catch Team Canada’s women’s team in action 🏒🇨🇦 If you’re planning to visit Milan over the next couple of weeks, I’d recommend walking the entire “Olympic Boulevard” which is a great way to see the city’s most iconic locations and enjoy some Olympic-themed shops, stalls, and houses along the way 🤩 You’ll also be able to pick up a lot of freebies from brands to take home as souvenirs 🇮🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #milanocortina2026 #olympics #milano #kristatheexplorer #visitmilan
Any first time visitor to Lisbon needs to take at Any first time visitor to Lisbon needs to take at least a day exploring the streets of the Baixa district 🤩 If you’re wondering what to see in Baixa, this major tourist area of the Portuguese capital has a lot to offer ⬇️ Praça do Comercio and Arco da Rua Augusta Cais das Colunas Santa Justa Lift Teatro Nacional D. Maria II & Praça Dom Pedro IV Ginjinha Sem Rival Praça da Figueira What’s your favourite place to visit in Baixa? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #lisbon #baixa #lisboaportugal #kristatheexplorer #lisbonportugal
Miradouro de Santa Luzia is one of the most scenic Miradouro de Santa Luzia is one of the most scenic viewpoints in Lisbon 🫶🏼 This is where you’ll find one of the best views of the Alfama district with the Tagus River in the background 📸 It’s quite a steep walk to the top, but you can always hop on a vintage tram instead to save time and energy 🚃 What’s your favourite viewpoint in Lisbon? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #alfama #lisboa #visitlisbon #lisbonlovers #kristatheexplorer
Belem is significantly more relaxed than central L Belem is significantly more relaxed than central Lisbon, even though there are a lot of tourists here. It’s very easy to get around on foot, and many of the top things to do in Lisbon are located in this district 🤩 Here are the best things to do while spending one day in Belem ⬇️ Belem Tower Jeronimos Monastery Eat pasteis de nata at @manteigaria.oficial Monument to the Discoveries Have you had the chance to walk around Belem in Lisbon yet? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #belem #lisboa #belém #kristatheexplorer #lisbonlovers
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