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Rufflets Hotel, St Andrews: The Best Luxury Hotel in Scotland

Posted by By Krista 26 June 2019
St Andrews has lots of accommodation options but only one fits the bill for being one of the best luxury hotels in Scotland.
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View from the top of a glacier in Iceland.

How to Make the Most of Your 5 Days in Iceland

Posted by By Krista 19 June 2019
How many attractions can you fit into a 5 day trip to Iceland? As long as you rent a car you can do a lot during your time here.
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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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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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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? 🇮🇹
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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 🇮🇹
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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? 🇵🇹
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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? 🇵🇹
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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? 🇵🇹
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