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View of the Empire State Building from the Top of the Rock one day in NYC.

How to Spend One Day in NYC: Manhattan Edition

Posted by By Krista 18 June 2025
One day in NYC isn't a lot, but it's still enough time to see some of Manhattan's most popular attractions.
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View of the Statue of Liberty from the water.

How to Visit NYC on a Budget: Everything You Need to Know About Lower Manhattan

Posted by By Krista 16 June 2025
If you're planning to see Lower Manhattan, there are some amazing cheap or free things to do here!
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View of skyscrapers through the trees in Central Park.

Top 8 Can’t-Miss Central Park Attractions in New York City

Posted by By Krista 10 June 2025
Central Park is huge, so it can easily take a full day to explore all of its attractions. Here are a few located in the lower part of the park that are easy to access.
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10 Interesting Things to Do in the Upper West Side, NYC

Posted by By Krista 6 June 2025
Here's a look at some of the best things to do in the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
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Street in Greenwich Village lined with trees.

The Best Things to Do in Greenwich Village, NYC

Posted by By Krista 4 June 2025
There are plenty of things to do in Greenwich Village - one of NYC's most historic neighbourhoods.
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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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There are plenty of beautiful places in Gdansk Old There are plenty of beautiful places in Gdansk Old Town to photograph, especially in the winter months ❄️📸

Here are some of my favourite spots in Gdansk for photos ⬇️

Bread Bridge
Motława River
Amber Street (video)
The Royal Route
Royal Chapel
Neptune’s Fountain
The top of St Mary’s Church tower
Golden Gate
Main Town Hall (video)

Which place in Gdansk would you photograph first? 🇵🇱
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Here’s how to spend a weekend in Gdansk, Poland in Here’s how to spend a weekend in Gdansk, Poland in the wintertime ⬇️

Walk along the Motława River
Visit some museums
Eat as many pierogi as you can from @pierogarnie_stary_mlyn 
Stroll along the Royal Route
Explore Mariacka Street (Amber Street)
Cross the Bread Bridge
Grab a bagel from @balans_gdansk 
Enjoy the Gdansk Christmas Market @jarmarkbozonarodzeniowygdansk 
Climb up the tower at St Mary’s Church
Shop local for some souvenirs 

Don’t forget to grab the @visit_gdansk_official Tourist Card to save money on entry fees and get discounts at restaurants! 🎟️

What would you do first during a trip to Gdansk? 🇵🇱
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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? 🎄
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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? 🇵🇱
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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? 🇵🇱
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