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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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Best Things to Do in Kingston, Ontario in a Day

Posted by By Krista 19 November 2025
Kingston, Ontario is a beautiful city with a lot of history behind it. There are some great things to see in Kingston during a day trip.
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How to Spend an Incredible 1 Day in Montreal in October

Posted by By Krista 11 November 2025
Here's how to spend an incredible 1 day in Montreal in October, including places to eat and where to stay in Old Montreal.
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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? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #alfama #lisboa #visitlisbon #lisbonlovers #kristatheexplorer
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? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #belem #lisboa #belém #kristatheexplorer #lisbonlovers
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? 🤩 • • • • • • • • • • #sintra #sintraportugal #sintralovers #visitportugal #kristatheexplorer
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? 🤔 • • • • • • • • • • #porto #portoportugal #visitporto #portugaltravel #kristatheexplorer
Visiting the Church of Saint Ildefonso is one of t Visiting the Church of Saint Ildefonso is one of the best free things to do in Porto 🇵🇹 This 18th century church is one of the most striking landmarks in Porto thanks to its stunning azulejo tiles that depict scenes from the life of Saint Ildefonso and the Gospels 🔔 The inside is free to enter as well, though its not as elaborate as the exterior ⛪️ Do you recognize this beautiful church in Porto? 🤩 • • • • • • • • • • #porto #visitporto #portoportugal #kristatheexplorer #churchesofinstagram
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