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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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Unique Ontario Experiences That Are Sure to Improve Your Itinerary

Posted by By Krista 24 October 2023
These unique Ontario experiences are a great alternative to the regular tourist destinations in the province.
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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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Albania is becoming more and more popular thanks t Albania is becoming more and more popular thanks to its beautiful coastline, but there are a lot of places to visit in Albania beyond the coast that are worth seeing too 🚗 If you’re planning a trip to Albania, make sure you visit places like ⬇️ Berat Tirana Gjirokaster Osumi Canyon Apollonia Butrint Llogara National Park The Blue Eye Byllis Archaeological Park Vlore • • • • • • • • • • #albania #visitalbania #albaniatrip #albaniatravel #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #historicplaces #albaniatourism #albanianature #albaniafood #vloraalbania #balkans
Visiting Apollonia will make you feel like you’r Visiting Apollonia will make you feel like you’re in Greece since these ancient ruins in Albania were once a Greek colony 🤪 At its peak in the 4th century it was an important trade and economic centre – even the Roman emperor Augustus studied here 📚 This archaeological site in Albania should take approximately 90 minutes to walk around. Once you’re done you can take a look at the Archaeological Museum as well as the impressive monastery 😮‍💨🇦🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #albania #apollonia #albaniatrip #albaniatravel #visitalbania #traveltips #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #historyblogger #historicplaces #ancientgreece #archaeology #ancienthistory
Albania is quickly becoming a popular tourist dest Albania is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches and cheap overall prices 🇦🇱 But there’s a lot more to the country than its beaches! If you’re planning a trip to Albania, I’d highly recommend renting a vehicle so you can explore the countryside - because there are plenty of unique archaeological sites and historic landmarks off the beaten path to discover! 👀 Have you made it to Albania yet? 🥰 • • • • • • • • • • #albania #albaniatourism #visitalbania #albaniatrip #albaniatravel #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #prettyviews #albanianature
If you’re planning your first trip to Sevilla, h If you’re planning your first trip to Sevilla, here are 5 must-see attractions to add to your itinerary ⬇️ Plaza de España Real Alcazar de Sevilla Catedral de Sevilla La Giralda Torre del Oro • • • • • • • • • • #sevilla #visitseville #sevillespain #torredeloro #sevillagram #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #historicplaces #visitspain #spaintravel #sevillacentro #andalucia
What’s your favourite place to visit in Seville? What’s your favourite place to visit in Seville? 🇪🇸 For many people the answer is Plaza de España, which you may recognized from various movies and TV shows. But there’s a lot more to see in this historic Spanish city 😉 Remember to keep the heat in mind when you visit 🥵 • • • • • • • • • • #seville #sevillespain #sevilla #visitseville #andalucia #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #spain #spaintravel #plazadeespaña #historicplaces #sevillagram
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