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Market stalls inside the Old City of Jerusalem.

The Best Things to Do at Night in Jerusalem

Posted by By Krista 5 January 2023
Here are some incredible things to do at night in Jerusalem, including where to eat.
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View of the Western Wall from bridge historical sites in Jerusalem.

10 Incredible Historical Sites in Jerusalem You Need to Visit

Posted by By Krista 18 December 2022
These historical sites in Jerusalem are a must-visit whether it's your first time in the city or you've been before.
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View of church in Thun from castle tower.

The Best Things to Do in Thun: A Beautiful Hidden Gem in Switzerland

Posted by By Krista 4 December 2022
Thun is a beautiful medieval town near Bern to plan a day trip to, with an impressive castle that's a must-see in Switzerland.
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Historic street in small town in Ontario.

7 Beautiful Historic Small Towns in Southwestern Ontario to Explore

Posted by By Krista 28 August 2022
Looking for some new Ontario road trip ideas? Here are some unique small towns to visit.
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Reconstructed Roman amphitheatre in Spain.

Everything You Need to Know about the Unique Roman Ruins of Acinipo

Posted by By Krista 6 August 2022
The Roman ruins of Acinipo are a must-visit for anyone travelling near Ronda or looking for a day trip from Malaga.
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If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t for If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t forget to explore inland places too! 🇪🇸

Antequera is the perfect day trip from Malaga, especially for history enthusiasts 🏰

But you may want to spend longer in this part of Andalusia, as there are a lot of things to do in and around Antequera too that can easily fill your itinerary 😮‍💨

What do you think of Antequera? 😎
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Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as a filming location in Netflix’s Warrior Nun? 🤯

This medieval fortress was built over Roman ruins in the 14th century to protect the area against the advance of Christians from the north 🏰

It’s a fascinating fortress to walk around, and it only costs €5 to enter! 😎

Have you been to this fortress in Spain before? 🇪🇸
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Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Andalusia? 🤯

@casalopinto is a beautiful rural retreat in southern Spain, located under an hour away from Malaga’s city centre 🚘

It’s also positioned at the base of El Torcal de Antequera, which is known for its unusal limestone rock formations, and it’s within easy driving distance from world-famous attractions and cities like Granada, Seville, and Ronda 😎

The house itself features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and can sleep up to 6 people, making it ideal for group trips! There’s also a charming living room and kitchen, an upstairs balcony with El Torcal views, and a fantastic pool area complete with an outdoor BBQ and a table tennis table 🏊🏼‍♀️

Casa Lo Pinto is the perfect escape from the Costa del Sol, and it’s also a very quiet place to work from for digital nomads who want to explore Antequera 💻

Would you like to stay in a traditional Andalusian rural house like this? 🇪🇸
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Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Anteq Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Antequera is a great option! 🇪🇸

It’s located less than an hour from Malaga, and although it’s a relatively small city there are some great historic landmarks to visit, like the alcazaba 🏰

The area is also home to El Torcal for those of you who like hiking, so it may be worth spending a weekend in Antequera to explore it in more depth 😍

Have you heard of or been to Antequera in southern Spain before? 👀
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York is worth more than just a day trip! 😮‍💨

The city was founded by the Romans in 71 AD and it was later controlled by Danish Vikings ⚔️

It’s a fascinating city to walk around, and most of the main attractions are accessible by foot 😍

Make sure you visit the street that inspired Diagon Alley - The Shambles! 🧙🏼

Have you been to York yet? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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