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View of castle by the loch in Scotland.

Scotland’s Explorer Pass: The Ultimate Way to Explore Scotland

Posted by By Krista 2 August 2018
Scotland is well known for its abundance of medieval castles, but to see them on a budget is difficult without buying Scotland's Explorer Pass.
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View of Whitby cathedral from West Cliff with bay in foreground.

A Beautiful Day Out in Whitby, England

Posted by By Krista 6 July 2018
The historical English seaside town of Whitby is a lovely choice for a day out, and has a lot more to offer than its connection to Dracula.
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Main old town square in Bratislava.

How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip to Vienna From Bratislava

Posted by By Krista 11 June 2018
Bratislava is a fantastic capital city to visit on a budget, and if you stay for a few days you can even fit in a day trip to Vienna.
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Entry to Versailles with gold trimmings.

2 Beautiful Day Trips From Paris: Versailles vs Fontainebleau

Posted by By Krista 7 June 2018
Sure Paris is nice to visit, but if you have some spare time I would recommend planning a day trip or two outside of the city.
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View of the pier and coastline at Llandudno.

How to Plan an Epic Northern Wales Road Trip

Posted by By Krista 31 May 2018
Northern Wales is full of stunning medieval castles. So what better why to see them all than by going on a castle hopping road trip?
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Hands up if you’d like to visit El Torcal 🙋🏼‍♀️

It’s located just an hour from Malaga, in Antequera. Access to the trails is free too, so you can see these unique limestone formations up close 😍

It’s definitely one of the most unique places to visit in Spain! 🇪🇸
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If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t for If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t forget to explore inland places too! 🇪🇸

Antequera is the perfect day trip from Malaga, especially for history enthusiasts 🏰

But you may want to spend longer in this part of Andalusia, as there are a lot of things to do in and around Antequera too that can easily fill your itinerary 😮‍💨

What do you think of Antequera? 😎
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Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as a filming location in Netflix’s Warrior Nun? 🤯

This medieval fortress was built over Roman ruins in the 14th century to protect the area against the advance of Christians from the north 🏰

It’s a fascinating fortress to walk around, and it only costs €5 to enter! 😎

Have you been to this fortress in Spain before? 🇪🇸
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Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Andalusia? 🤯

@casalopinto is a beautiful rural retreat in southern Spain, located under an hour away from Malaga’s city centre 🚘

It’s also positioned at the base of El Torcal de Antequera, which is known for its unusal limestone rock formations, and it’s within easy driving distance from world-famous attractions and cities like Granada, Seville, and Ronda 😎

The house itself features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and can sleep up to 6 people, making it ideal for group trips! There’s also a charming living room and kitchen, an upstairs balcony with El Torcal views, and a fantastic pool area complete with an outdoor BBQ and a table tennis table 🏊🏼‍♀️

Casa Lo Pinto is the perfect escape from the Costa del Sol, and it’s also a very quiet place to work from for digital nomads who want to explore Antequera 💻

Would you like to stay in a traditional Andalusian rural house like this? 🇪🇸
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Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Anteq Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Antequera is a great option! 🇪🇸

It’s located less than an hour from Malaga, and although it’s a relatively small city there are some great historic landmarks to visit, like the alcazaba 🏰

The area is also home to El Torcal for those of you who like hiking, so it may be worth spending a weekend in Antequera to explore it in more depth 😍

Have you heard of or been to Antequera in southern Spain before? 👀
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