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View of Whitby cathedral from West Cliff with bay in foreground.

A Beautiful Day Out in Whitby, England

Posted by By Krista 6 July 2018
The historical English seaside town of Whitby is a lovely choice for a day out, and has a lot more to offer than its connection to Dracula.
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Main old town square in Bratislava.

How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip to Vienna From Bratislava

Posted by By Krista 11 June 2018
Bratislava is a fantastic capital city to visit on a budget, and if you stay for a few days you can even fit in a day trip to Vienna.
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Entry to Versailles with gold trimmings.

2 Beautiful Day Trips From Paris: Versailles vs Fontainebleau

Posted by By Krista 7 June 2018
Sure Paris is nice to visit, but if you have some spare time I would recommend planning a day trip or two outside of the city.
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View of the pier and coastline at Llandudno.

How to Plan an Epic Northern Wales Road Trip

Posted by By Krista 31 May 2018
Northern Wales is full of stunning medieval castles. So what better why to see them all than by going on a castle hopping road trip?
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Seagull flying across St Andrews Pier in Scotland.

A Complete Guide to the Best Things to Do in St Andrews

Posted by By Krista 15 May 2018
Scotland has many fascinating places to visit, but a personal favourite of mine is the Fife coastal town of St Andrews.
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If you’re visiting the Gdansk Christmas Market, th If you’re visiting the Gdansk Christmas Market, there’s a lot of fantastic food and drinks stalls to choose from 👀🇵🇱 Here’s everything we ate and drank at the Christmas market this year (prices included) ⬇️ Pierogi - 10 zl Potatoes - 12 zl Raspberry mulled wine - 22 zl + 54.90 zl for a souvenir mug Christmas tree waffle - 15 zl + extra for toppings Carbonara - 42 zl Zapiekanka - 22 zl Oscypek - 8 zl Cookie - 18 zl Hot chocolate - 25 zl Langos - 25 zl Total spent: 199 zl/47 euros (253.90 zl/60 euros with souvenir mug) 🤑 Which Christmas market are you visiting this year? 🎄 • • • • • • • • • • #gdansk #kristatheexplorer #christmasmarket #jarmarkbozonarodzeniowy #visitgdansk
Gdansk may not get as many visitors as Warsaw and Gdansk may not get as many visitors as Warsaw and Krakow every year, but it should still be high on your list of places to visit in Poland 🤩 You’ll find it has a much more relaxed feel than other cities, and the old town is very easy to explore on foot 🧱 Make sure you add places like Mariacka Street, St. Mary’s Church, Bread Bridge, Neptune’s Fountain, and Motlawa River to your itinerary ⛲️ And you can’t leave without trying @wisniewski.ltd - a cherry liqueur originating from Gdansk 🍒 What’s your favourite spot in Gdansk? 🇵🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #gdansk #visitgdansk #polska #polandtravel #kristatheexplorer
If you’ve been following my page for a while, you’ If you’ve been following my page for a while, you’ll know how much I love going on food tours 😍 The Gdansk Polish Food Tour by @deliciouspoland costs €91 per person and lasts for around 3 hours 🚶🏼‍♀️ During this time, a local guide will walk you through the Old Town where you’ll learn more about the city’s history and stop at some fantastic local eateries - including a traditional milk bar! 🥟 This tour is a fun alternative to regular walking tours, and it lets you explore Gdansk like a local, while eating of course 🤤 Would you take a food tour in Gdansk? 🇵🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #foodtour #gdansk #kristatheexplorer #visitgdansk #gdanskoldtown
If you want to explore some of the best attraction If you want to explore some of the best attractions in Gdansk on a budget, the @visit_gdansk_official Tourist Card is something I’d recommend getting! 🎟️ The Premium Explorer pass will give you free admission to attractions like the Amber Museum, Artus Court, the Museum of Gdansk - Town Hall, the Museum of the Second World War, and the Foregate Complex (and lots more!) 🤩 Plus, the pass gives you discounts on other attractions and restaurant, like 15% off at Pomelo Bistro 🍳 The Tourist Cards are available from 24-72 hours so you can make the most of your trip to Gdansk at any time of the year 👍🏼 Would you like to visit Gdansk in Poland? 🇵🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #visitgdansk #gdansk #gdanskoldtown #kristatheexplorer #polandtravel
Gdansk is a great city for a weekend getaway durin Gdansk is a great city for a weekend getaway during the holiday season 🇵🇱 We took our new backpacks from @braasi for a spin - and yes, Ryanair let us through with them! 😅 I find the ARNE Backpack to be extremely spacious, and it easily fits my camera gear, clothes, and laptop with plenty of room left for souvenirs 🎒 The EVO II X-Pac is another unique option, with external storage spaces for things like a water bottle, jacket, or tripod 🧥 All of the backpacks from @braasi are handmade in their workshop in Prague, and most of their materials are European-sourced too 🔨 Do you have a backpack on your Christmas wishlist this year? 🎄🎁 • • • • • • • • • • #gdansk #travelbackpack #gdanskoldtown #kristatheexplorer #polandtravel
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