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What to Do in Glasgow: One of Scotland’s Most Beautiful Cities

Posted by By Krista 31 October 2023
Here's a look at how you can spend a day in Glasgow including where to eat and where to stay.
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The Best Things to Do in Vlore: How to Spend 2 Days in the City

Posted by By Krista 16 July 2023
Here's a look at the best things to do in Vlore, Albania including where to eat and which hotel to book.
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View from bridge things to do in Berat.

Best Things to Do in Berat, Albania: A Complete Guide

Posted by By Krista 8 July 2023
If you're planning a trip to Berat in Albania here's a full guide covering what to do in this historic town.
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Is Mdina Worth Visiting? A Guide to This Beautiful City

Posted by By Krista 9 April 2023
If you're thinking of visiting Mdina, Malta here are some free things to do to add to your itinerary.
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Medieval church made of sandstone during 2 days in Rabat.

How to Spend 2 Days in Rabat, Malta This Year

Posted by By Krista 7 April 2023
If you're planning to visit Rabat, Malta you might want to consider spending more than a day in this incredible town.
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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? 🇵🇹
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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
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Monument to the Discoveries

Have you had the chance to walk around Belem in Lisbon yet? 🇵🇹
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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? 🤩
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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? 🤔
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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? 🤩
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