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The Best Things to Do in Zafra, Extremadura: A Beautiful Ancient Town in Spain

Posted by By Krista 2 July 2025
Despite its small size, there are some great things to do in Zafra, making it the perfect stop while exploring Extremadura.
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Best Things to Do in Transylvania: Beautiful Road Trip Destinations in Romania

Posted by By Krista 24 June 2025
There are a lot of incredible places to visit in Transylvania, but here are a few that you can't miss.
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How to Plan a Perfect Day Trip to Mount Olympus, Greece

Posted by By Krista 26 May 2025
Here are a few interesting pieces of information before you plan your trip to Mount Olympus.
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The Most Unique Day Trips One Hour From Malaga

Posted by By Krista 23 May 2025
If you don't have much time to spend in Malaga, here are some great day trip options that are close by.
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Family-Friendly Italy: Attractions Every Kid Will Love

Posted by By Krista 10 April 2025
There are a lot of family-friendly activities and attractions in Italy that can easily be added to anyone's itinerary.
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There’s still plenty of time left to plan a trip There’s still plenty of time left to plan a trip during October! 😎

Here are three countries in Europe worth visiting in the autumn ⬇️

Romania 
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Bulgaria 
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If you’re planning a road trip in Romania, I’d If you’re planning a road trip in Romania, I’d recommend flying into Cluj-Napoca and finishing in Bucharest 🚗

This will give you the chance to visit places like Brasov, Sibiu, Bran Castle, Balea Lake, Pelisor Castle, and lots of other attractions in Romania along the way! 🫶🏼

Would you like to drive through Romania? 🇷🇴
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If you’re a fan of castles, you’ll be pleased If you’re a fan of castles, you’ll be pleased to know that Romania is full of them! 🏰

Here are 4 castles in Romania not to be missed ⬇️

Bran Castle
Corvin Castle
Cantacuzino Castle
Peles Castle

The most famous castle in Romania is Bran Castle, but it’s definitely not the most impressive in my opinion 😮‍💨

Which castle would you visit first during a trip to Romania? 🇷🇴
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There are a lot of beautiful cities to visit in Ro There are a lot of beautiful cities to visit in Romania besides Bucharest 🇷🇴

Here are a few to add to your Romania travel plans ⬇️

Cluj-Napoca
Sibiu 
Brasov
Timisoara
Sighisoara

Have you visited any of these places in Romania before? 👀
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Would you agree that one of the best places to vis Would you agree that one of the best places to visit in Europe in October is Romania? 🇷🇴

Places like Bran Castle, Sibiu, Brasov, and Corvin Castle are just some must-see places in Romania 🏰

Do you have a favourite spot in Romania? 🤔
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