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How to Plan the Best Albania Road Trip for First Time Visitors

Posted by By Krista 18 July 2023
Here are some of the best Albania road trip destinations if it's your first time in the country and you want to see its key highlights.
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The Best Things to Do in Vlore: How to Spend 2 Days in the City

Posted by By Krista 16 July 2023
Here's a look at the best things to do in Vlore, Albania including where to eat and which hotel to book.
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The Best Things to Do in Gjirokaster, Albania

Posted by By Krista 9 July 2023
Take a look at this guide to visiting Gjirokaster. It includes what to see, where to eat, and where to stay.
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View from bridge things to do in Berat.

Best Things to Do in Berat, Albania: A Complete Guide

Posted by By Krista 8 July 2023
If you're planning a trip to Berat in Albania here's a full guide covering what to do in this historic town.
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2 Days in Tirana: A Full Guide to the City

Posted by By Krista 30 June 2023
Spending 2 days in Tirana is the right amount of time to see its main attractions and eat some delicious food.
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There are a lot of things to see and do in Porto! There are a lot of things to see and do in Porto! 😎

If you’re short on time and want to see a big portion of the main attractions in under 2 hours, I’d recommend joining an open-top bus tour with @citysightseeingworldwide 🎟️

The red line will take you through the old town, along the coast, past some hidden gems, and finish with a drive near the famous Ribeira District 🚌

Have you been on a bus tour in Porto before? 🇵🇹
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One of the most important aspects of planning a tr One of the most important aspects of planning a trip to Porto is figuring out where to stay 🇵🇹

During our four nights in Porto, we stayed at @moovapartments Boavista - a new apartment concept located along one of the main streets in the city (10 minutes from the old town and 20 minutes from the airport) ✈️

All of their apartments are designed to be modern and minimalist, with plenty of space throughout. They’re perfect for both short and long stays thanks to the kitchen/dining room that lets you prepare your meals as if you were at home (and you save money too) and a very large, comfortable bed 🛌

Our apartment even had a balcony overlooking the street below, as well as bathroom amentities. Guests have the option of booking a breakfast box for convenience, which I’d recommend doing if you have a busy schedule 🥐

On top of this, Moov Apartments Boavista offer private parking, a secure check-in system, a rooftop terrace next to a comfortable work space, and they have a strong focus on sustainable practices 🍃

Do you like to stay in apartments if you’re travelling for more than a couple of days? 🤔
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Who can name this city in Portugal? 🤔 That’s righ Who can name this city in Portugal? 🤔

That’s right - it’s Porto! 🤩

Stay tuned for food tips, unique spots, where to stay in Porto, and lots more travel tips over the next couple of weeks! 🇵🇹
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Walking into 2026 like 😎 Can you guess the first Walking into 2026 like 😎

Can you guess the first destination in Europe I’ll be travelling to? 🤔

Hint: It’s near Spain 😉
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Next year, skip Madrid and Barcelona and come to T Next year, skip Madrid and Barcelona and come to Toledo for Christmas! 🎄

They have an intimate Christmas market located behind the cathedral, and plenty of other stalls and decorations around the old town too 🤩

Where are you spending Christmas this year? 🇪🇸
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