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The Best European Christmas Markets to Explore in 2025

Posted by By Krista 7 October 2025
Some of the best European Christmas markets might not be where you'd expect. Which ones would make your list?
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View of Opera House during a weekend in Oslo.

How to Spend a Memorable Weekend in Oslo: An Alternative Guide

Posted by By Krista 24 September 2025
Spending a weekend in Oslo will be one of the best experiences you have in the Nordic countries.
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Colourful buildings in Frankfurt old town.

How to Plan the Perfect 3 Days in Frankfurt

Posted by By Krista 6 January 2019
Frankfurt is one German city that is highly underrated. It's a great city to visit for a few days, with lots of places to explore.
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Hi, my name is Krista. I love travelling to historic destinations and eating local dishes along the way. I hope you follow along with my travels!

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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! 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #eltorcal #antequera #spaintrip #spaintravels #visitspain #eltorcaldeantequera #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #hiking #hikestagram #andalucia #andalusia
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? 😎 • • • • • • • • • • #antequera #antequeracity #spain #spaintravel #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #malaga #andalusia #viveandalucia #andalusiatravel #hiddengems #historicplaces #malagaspain
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? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #antequera #antequeracity #alcazaba #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #medievalfortress #historicplaces #warriornun #filminglocation #spaintravel #andalusia #viveandalucia #visitspain
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? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #antequera #visitspain #viveandalucia #andalucia #andalusia #southernspain #eltorcal #eltorcaldeantequera #antequeraturismo #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #travelblogger #travel #ruralescape #ruralretreat
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? 👀 • • • • • • • • • • #antequera #turismoantequera #viveandalucia #andaluciaturismo #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #spaintravel #hiddengems #historicplaces #visitspain #malaga
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