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The Best Things to Do in Potsdam in 24 Hours

Posted by By Krista 28 August 2024
Visiting Potsdam is a great idea at any time of the year and it's one of the best day trips from Berlin too.
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The Best Berlin Christmas Markets to Visit This Year

Posted by By Krista 27 August 2024
Berlin is a fantastic German city to visit during the Christmas period, with plenty of Christmas markets to explore and tasty food to eat.
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The Best Museums in Berlin for First Time Visitors

Posted by By Krista 22 August 2024
There are a lot of interesting museums to visit in Berlin, but here are a few that are ideal for first time visitors.
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Best Free Things to Do in Berlin: A Budget Friendly Guide to the City

Posted by By Krista 22 August 2024
Here's a look at some of the best free things to do in Berlin, including where to eat in Berlin on a budget.
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Unique Things to Do in Berlin for Every Itinerary

Posted by By Krista 22 August 2024
Here are some of the most unique things to do in Berlin at any time of the year.
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Any first time visitor to Lisbon needs to take at Any first time visitor to Lisbon needs to take at least a day exploring the streets of the Baixa district 🤩

If you’re wondering what to see in Baixa, this major tourist area of the Portuguese capital has a lot to offer ⬇️

Praça do Comercio and Arco da Rua Augusta
Cais das Colunas
Santa Justa Lift
Teatro Nacional D. Maria II & Praça Dom Pedro IV
Ginjinha Sem Rival
Praça da Figueira

What’s your favourite place to visit in Baixa? 🇵🇹
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Miradouro de Santa Luzia is one of the most scenic Miradouro de Santa Luzia is one of the most scenic viewpoints in Lisbon 🫶🏼

This is where you’ll find one of the best views of the Alfama district with the Tagus River in the background 📸

It’s quite a steep walk to the top, but you can always hop on a vintage tram instead to save time and energy 🚃

What’s your favourite viewpoint in Lisbon? 🇵🇹
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Belem is significantly more relaxed than central L Belem is significantly more relaxed than central Lisbon, even though there are a lot of tourists here. It’s very easy to get around on foot, and many of the top things to do in Lisbon are located in this district 🤩

Here are the best things to do while spending one day in Belem ⬇️

Belem Tower
Jeronimos Monastery
Eat pasteis de nata at @manteigaria.oficial 
Monument to the Discoveries

Have you had the chance to walk around Belem in Lisbon yet? 🇵🇹
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Sintra is one of the best day trips from Lisbon, e Sintra is one of the best day trips from Lisbon, especially if it’s your first time visiting Portugal 🇵🇹

Sintra has many attractions to explore, from Gothic palaces to hidden gardens and the quaint town of Sintra itself. Some of the Sintra points of interest are more popular than others, so it’s important that you give yourself enough time to see the ones you want 🎟️

Here are my top 5 places to visit in Sintra ⬇️

Pena Palace
Moorish Castle
National Palace of Sintra
Quinta da Regaleira
Monserrate Palace

Don’t forget to eat Queijada too! 🥮

Have you been to Sintra before? 🤩
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That’s it for Porto! 🇵🇹 If you’re thinking of vis That’s it for Porto! 🇵🇹

If you’re thinking of visiting Porto this winter, you’ll find that there’s lots of things to do and it’s more enjoyable, with less crowds and cooler temperatures 😁

I’d highly recommend taking a Porto food tour, trying a glass of port wine, and strolling along the waterfront as often as you can 🍷

It’s a great budget-friendly city in Portugal to explore, so what are you waiting for? 🤔
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