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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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When visiting Badajoz, make sure you stop at Plaza When visiting Badajoz, make sure you stop at Plaza Alta to see the incredibly vibrant facades 🧱

This plaza used to be the centre of civic and social life in the city, and now it’s a popular open space with a couple of restaurants in it that are open late 🍷

Have you been to Badajoz before? 🇪🇸
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Next stop on my trip through the Extremadura regio Next stop on my trip through the Extremadura region of Spain is the historic city of Badajoz 🥰

One of the main attractions in Badajoz is the Alcazaba de Badajoz - a 12th century Moorish fortress that was built to control the passage between central Iberia and Portugal 🏰

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The historic centre of Zafra is filled with beauti The historic centre of Zafra is filled with beautiful landmarks and whitewashed streets just waiting to be explored 😍

One of my favourite photo spots is located at Puerta de Jerez where you can admire this old street lined with flowers, with the tower of the town’s main church in the distance 🌸

Do you look for nice photo spots when you travel? 🇪🇸
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Zafra is one of the most beautiful Spanish towns y Zafra is one of the most beautiful Spanish towns you probably haven’t heard of 🇪🇸

It’s situated between Seville and Merida, with a history dating back to the Roman period. There aren’t too many things to do in Zafra, but there’s enough to keep you busy for at least half a day! 

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I bet you didn’t know Spain could look like this I bet you didn’t know Spain could look like this! 😳

#Merida is located in the region of #Extremadura, and while it may be most known for its ties to the Roman Empire, it also has some unique Moorish architecture and medieval attractions to see too 🏛️

Have you been to a city like this before outside of Italy? 🇪🇸
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