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How to Spend 48 Hours in Manchester on a Budget

Posted by By Krista 24 September 2025
Here are some practical tips about how to spend 48 hours in Manchester on a budget.
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The Most Unique Places to Eat in Manchester City Centre

Posted by By Krista 23 August 2024
Manchester is a vibrant city with a lot of food choices. Here are some of my top picks for where to eat in Manchester city centre.
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How to Spend the Best 2 Days in Manchester, England

Posted by By Krista 12 August 2018
Manchester is a great city to explore, and even if you only have 2 days in Manchester, that's more than enough time to see some interesting places.
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Hi, my name is Krista. I love travelling to historic destinations and eating local dishes along the way. I hope you follow along with my travels!

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Kingston is one of the most historic cities in Can Kingston is one of the most historic cities in Canada, so it’s only right to stay in a beautiful historic building during your time in the city 😍

@belvederekingston is situated in a 19th century residence, and from here you can explore the waterfront, university campus, and downtown area very easily 🫶🏼

Everything from the entrance to the dining room, lounge, and bedroom are beautifully decorated, with plenty of original details still left in place. And their European-style breakfast is a great way to start the day too 🛌

This boutique hotel in Ontario is definitely not to be missed! 🇨🇦
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One of the best fall activities in Ontario is loca One of the best fall activities in Ontario is located in Kingston 🍂

We joined @1000islandscruises for their lunch cruise which took us around the heart of the Thousand Islands, giving us some incredible views along the way 🫶🏼

The cruise also included a 3-course lunch and you have the option to buy drinks onboard if you want 😮‍💨

These cruises run from April to October, so start planning ahead if you want to experience this unique cruise in Ontario! 🇨🇦
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From Europe to Canada - it’s definitely autumn t From Europe to Canada - it’s definitely autumn time! 🍁

Ontario is magical in October, and the best way to see everything the province has to offer is by planning a road trip 🚙

Some of my favourite places to visit in Ontario at this time of year are Niagara-on-the-Lake, Perth County and Tobermory 🇨🇦 

Are you ready for some Canada content again?! 🤩
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There’s still plenty of time left to plan a trip There’s still plenty of time left to plan a trip during October! 😎

Here are three countries in Europe worth visiting in the autumn ⬇️

Romania 
Switzerland 
Bulgaria 
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If you’re planning a road trip in Romania, I’d If you’re planning a road trip in Romania, I’d recommend flying into Cluj-Napoca and finishing in Bucharest 🚗

This will give you the chance to visit places like Brasov, Sibiu, Bran Castle, Balea Lake, Pelisor Castle, and lots of other attractions in Romania along the way! 🫶🏼

Would you like to drive through Romania? 🇷🇴
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