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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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Montreal is one of the most visited cities in Cana Montreal is one of the most visited cities in Canada - and it’s not hard to see why 🇨🇦 If it’s your first time in the city, I’d recommend staying in the heart of the old town at the 5th best hotel in Canada (according to Condé Nast Traveler 2025) 😎 We spent one night at @hotelwilliamgray which is a unique luxury hotel that features classic rooms in a timeless style 🛌 Our room had a beautiful view of the Old Port of Montreal, and it was very quiet so we had a great sleep 💤 The hotel also features plenty of shared seating areas, a luxury spa, a fitness room and terrace, and a few dining options (including a rooftop bar/restaurant and a charming cafe) 🍹 Would you like to spend a night at this hotel in Montreal? ⚜️ • • • • • • • • • • #hotelwilliamgray #condenast #luxuryhotel #montreal #visitmontreal #montrealtravel #quebec #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #vieuxportmtl #oldtownmontreal #hotelreview
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 😮‍💨🇨🇦 • • • • • • • • • • #kristatheexplorer #pumpkins #pumpkinsafterdark #halloween #londonont #visitontario #ontario #exploreontario #traveltips #travelblogger #pumpkinseason🎃 #ontariotravel #visitcanada
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? 👍🏼 • • • • • • • • • • #konzelmannestatewinery #notl #niagaraonthelake #niagara #niagararegion #winetasting #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #traveltips #winery #autumnvibes🍁
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! 🇨🇦 • • • • • • • • • • #kingston #kingstonontario #ontariotravel #visitontario #downtownkingston #kingstoncanada #historicplaces #hotelstay #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #uniquestays #canada #canadatravel #exploreontario
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! 🇨🇦 • • • • • • • • • • #kingston #thousandislands #kingstonontario #thousandislandlake #lakecruise #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #traveltips #ontario #exploreontario #canada #visitcanada
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