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How to Spend 1 Day in Amsterdam

Posted by By Krista 17 October 2019
Amsterdam is an amazing city to visit, but if you only have 1 day (or less) to visit, here are some recommendations for you.
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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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No, this isn’t Italy - it’s Spain! 👀 Cartagena is No, this isn’t Italy - it’s Spain! 👀 Cartagena is located in the region of Murcia, just to the east of Andalucia 🌞 It’s famous for its impressive Roman ruins like the theatre and Roman baths 🎭 It’s a beautiful city in Spain to explore for a day or two, and it’s very walkable which is a bonus 🤩 When you’re done exploring the old town, you can take a stroll along the waterfront and take in the impressive views there too ⛵️ Have you travelled to Cartagena, Spain yet? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #cartagena #murcia #kristatheexplorer #murciaespaña #cartagenamurcia
One of my favourite day trips from Malaga has to b One of my favourite day trips from Malaga has to be Mijas Pueblo 🏘️ This beautiful white village sits high up in the hills, offer a stunning view of the Costa del Sol below 🌞 All of the main attractions are within walking distance of one another, and there are plenty of picturesque whitewashed streets to enjoy 📸 Make sure you bring a good pair of walking shoes or boots though, like ours from naturalecoworld - there are a couple of hilly areas and some steps to climb! 👟🥾 Would you like to spend a day in Mijas Pueblo in the winter? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #mijaspueblo #costadelsol #kristatheexplorer #mijas #malaga
How many countries have you travelled to in 2025?! How many countries have you travelled to in 2025?! I’ve been to a lot of places, but many of them were within the same country, so my country count is low 😟✈️ • • • • • • • • • • #2025recap #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #travelplaces #girlswhotravel
It’s almost Christmas but Malaga is still giving s It’s almost Christmas but Malaga is still giving summer vibes ☀️🎅🏼 If you’re planning a trip to the Costa del Sol this winter, there are plenty of beautiful beaches to take advantage of while the crowds are away 🏖️ One that I’d highly recommend is Cabopino, located near Marbella Old Town and just a 45 minute drive from Malaga Centro 🚘 Thanks @nomadix.ca for the beautiful water-resistant festival blankets! 🩱 Do you like to visit the beach in the winter? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #nomadix #marbella #costadelsol #kristatheexplorer #malaga
There’s still plenty of time to visit at least one There’s still plenty of time to visit at least one Christmas market in Europe this year! 🎄 But which one should you choose? 🤔 Here are some of my favourite European Christmas markets to check out ⬇️ Berlin Brussels Copenhagen Gdansk Edinburgh And don’t forget places like Frankurt, Mainz, Manchester, Malaga, and Madrid too! 🎅🏼 Where’s your favourite Christmas market located? 📸 • • • • • • • • • • #christmasmarkets #europechristmas #christmasseason #kristatheexplorer #europetravels
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