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Inner courtyard of monastery in Toledo.

25 Beautiful Things to Do in Toledo

Posted by By Krista 11 February 2021
Toledo is the perfect blend of centuries of well preserved history, and is worth visiting if you're planning a day trip from Madrid.
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Old town street in Marbella.

Marbella’s Old Town: The Best Ways to Enjoy It

Posted by By Krista 2 February 2021
Marbella isn't only for the wealthy and people who like to party - its old town is packed with unique places waiting to be explored.
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Inner courtyard of Sforza Castle at sunset.

9 Beautiful Free Historic Sites in Milan to Visit

Posted by By Krista 2 January 2021
Milan is known for being an expensive Italian city to visit, but it still has a number of incredible free points of interest to see.
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Palm trees in courtyard area.

13 Important Tips for Visiting the Alhambra This Year

Posted by By Krista 12 December 2020
If you're planning a trip to the Alhambra in Granada, here are some important tips to know before you visit.
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Castle walls and tower in Jerez.

10 Beautiful Budget Friendly Castles in Cadiz to Explore

Posted by By Krista 4 December 2020
Cadiz is very well known for its pristine beaches and sherry production, but it also has plenty of castles and history to dive into.
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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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