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View of Roman ruins in Cartagena at sunset.

Cartagena, Spain: Best Things to Do in Murcia’s Beautiful Roman City

Posted by By Krista 24 February 2026
Cartagena is one of the most important cities in Murcia, and it's definitely one not to be missed in Spain!
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How to Spend One Day in Milan on a Budget

Posted by By Krista 19 February 2026
Is one day in Milan enough time to see the city? Read on to find out what you can see and do in just a few hours.
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Top 10 Unique Things to See in Porto Historic Centre

Posted by By Krista 31 January 2026
The amount of things to see in Porto can seem overwhelming, but there are certain attractions not to be missed.
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Unique Things to Do in Porto, Portugal in the Winter

Posted by By Krista 19 January 2026
Winter is the perfect time to visit Porto, with less visitors filling the streets and more space to see the main attractions.
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The Most Unique Things to Do in Gdansk Old Town in the Winter

Posted by By Krista 9 December 2025
Looking for unique things to do in Gdansk? The Old Town is full of beautiful buildings, quirky eateries, and stunning views.
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The Lisbon vs Porto debate is a big one but ... 👀 The Lisbon vs Porto debate is a big one but ... 👀 Porto has its own charm that’s completely different from the Portuguese capital, making it a very unique city to visit in Portugal 🇵🇹 From walking around the streets of Porto’s old town to relaxing in cozy cafes, sampling port wine, and finding hidden gems, you definitely won’t find yourself short of things to do in Porto 🤩 Winter in Porto is the perfect time to explore the city without the crowds too! 🚶🏼‍♀️ Do you have Porto in your 2026 travel plans? ✈️ • • • • • • • • • • #visitporto #porto #portoportugal #kristatheexplorer #visitportoandnorth
One of the best ways to really experience Porto an One of the best ways to really experience Porto and get a feel for the city is by taking a food tour 🤩 We joined @portofoodtours for their Vintage & Port Wine Food Tour which lasts 3.5 hours and takes you to 7 locally run tasting spots 🍴 The cost for the tour is €89 and this includes 13 food tastings and 7 beverage tastings. You even get a masterclass in Port wine towards the end of the tour! 🍷 Our guide was very knowledgeable so we found the food tour to be a great way to explore Porto in just a few hours without getting hungry along the way 🚶🏼‍♀️ I’ve shared a few main highlights from our tour in this video, but I don’t want to give too much away 😉 Would you like to take a food and port wine tour in Porto? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #tasteporto #porto #visitporto #portofood #kristatheexplorer
There are a lot of things to see and do in Porto! There are a lot of things to see and do in Porto! 😎 If you’re short on time and want to see a big portion of the main attractions in under 2 hours, I’d recommend joining an open-top bus tour with @citysightseeingworldwide 🎟️ The red line will take you through the old town, along the coast, past some hidden gems, and finish with a drive near the famous Ribeira District 🚌 Have you been on a bus tour in Porto before? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #citysightseeing #porto #visitporto #kristatheexplorer #portoportugal
Next year, skip Madrid and Barcelona and come to T Next year, skip Madrid and Barcelona and come to Toledo for Christmas! 🎄 They have an intimate Christmas market located behind the cathedral, and plenty of other stalls and decorations around the old town too 🤩 Where are you spending Christmas this year? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #toledo #christmasinspain #toledospain #spaintravel #kristatheexplorer
No trip to Switzerland is complete without visitin No trip to Switzerland is complete without visiting at least one mountain 🗻 We took a day trip to Mount Titlis in Engelberg, which has a lot of unique things to do at the top other than skiing 🎿 Even if you visit outside of winter, make sure you come better prepared than we did 😅 Have you been up any Swiss mountains before? 🇨🇭 • • • • • • • • • • #mounttitlis #swissmountain #engelberg #visitswitzerland #kristatheexplorer
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