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View of church in Thun from castle tower.

The Best Things to Do in Thun: A Beautiful Hidden Gem in Switzerland

Posted by By Krista 4 December 2022
Thun is a beautiful medieval town near Bern to plan a day trip to, with an impressive castle that's a must-see in Switzerland.
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Castle walls and tower in Jerez.

10 Beautiful Budget Friendly Castles in Cadiz to Explore

Posted by By Krista 4 December 2020
Cadiz is very well known for its pristine beaches and sherry production, but it also has plenty of castles and history to dive into.
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Large medieval castle in historic village.

8 Beautiful Castles in the Province of Malaga

Posted by By Krista 7 November 2020
Thinking of visiting Malaga? It's famous for its beaches and nightlife, but there are many castles waiting to be explored too.
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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 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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It’s that time of the year again! 🍂 @pumpkin It’s that time of the year again! 🍂

@pumpkinsafterdarklondon is on until November 1st and features more than 10k hand-carved pumpkins across its 1km outdoor trail 🎃

‼️EXPLORER93 for 10% off all ticket prices‼️

Dogs are welcome on Wednesday’s, and tickets start at $19.95 😮‍💨🇨🇦
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Niagara-on-the-Lake is the perfect area in Ontario Niagara-on-the-Lake is the perfect area in Ontario to visit at any time of the year 🇨🇦

If you’re a wine-enthusiast, you’ll be overwhelmed with the amount of wineries in NOTL to visit 🍷

For a unique experience, I’d recommend visiting @konzelmannwines 😍

In the fall, they offer their Fall Flights Outdoor experience where you sit around a private fire table while enjoying a sesonal flight of wine and a snack board 🍂

Would you like to do wine tasting in Niagara? 👍🏼
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Kingston is one of the most historic cities in Can Kingston is one of the most historic cities in Canada, so it’s only right to stay in a beautiful historic building during your time in the city 😍

@belvederekingston is situated in a 19th century residence, and from here you can explore the waterfront, university campus, and downtown area very easily 🫶🏼

Everything from the entrance to the dining room, lounge, and bedroom are beautifully decorated, with plenty of original details still left in place. And their European-style breakfast is a great way to start the day too 🛌

This boutique hotel in Ontario is definitely not to be missed! 🇨🇦
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One of the best fall activities in Ontario is loca One of the best fall activities in Ontario is located in Kingston 🍂

We joined @1000islandscruises for their lunch cruise which took us around the heart of the Thousand Islands, giving us some incredible views along the way 🫶🏼

The cruise also included a 3-course lunch and you have the option to buy drinks onboard if you want 😮‍💨

These cruises run from April to October, so start planning ahead if you want to experience this unique cruise in Ontario! 🇨🇦
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From Europe to Canada - it’s definitely autumn t From Europe to Canada - it’s definitely autumn time! 🍁

Ontario is magical in October, and the best way to see everything the province has to offer is by planning a road trip 🚙

Some of my favourite places to visit in Ontario at this time of year are Niagara-on-the-Lake, Perth County and Tobermory 🇨🇦 

Are you ready for some Canada content again?! 🤩
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