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Small palace surrounded by gardens in Sintra.

How to Plan an Epic Day Trip to Sintra, Portugal

Posted by By Krista 17 July 2022
Planning a day trip to Sintra? Here are some of the top attractions that you can't miss.
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Yellow tram experiences in Lisbon.

The Best Experiences in Lisbon Not to Be Missed

Posted by By Krista 9 July 2022
There are a lot of things to do in Lisbon, but here are some of the must-have experiences in the Portuguese capital that you can't miss.
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Historic tower in Belem along waterfront.

How to Spend One Day in Belem, Lisbon

Posted by By Krista 3 July 2022
A must-visit while in Lisbon is the beautiful area of Belem, home to many popular attractions in Portugal.
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Main square in Lisbon what to see in Baixa.

What to See in Baixa, Lisbon: A Complete Guide

Posted by By Krista 2 July 2022
Whether you've been to the Baixa district of Lisbon before or not, here's a look at the best things to do there.
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Street painted pink leading under bridge.

The Most Unusual Things to Do in Lisbon

Posted by By Krista 30 June 2022
Check out some of the more unusual things to do in Lisbon as well as cool places to eat and stay in the capital.
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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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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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If you’re a fan of castles, you’ll be pleased If you’re a fan of castles, you’ll be pleased to know that Romania is full of them! 🏰

Here are 4 castles in Romania not to be missed ⬇️

Bran Castle
Corvin Castle
Cantacuzino Castle
Peles Castle

The most famous castle in Romania is Bran Castle, but it’s definitely not the most impressive in my opinion 😮‍💨

Which castle would you visit first during a trip to Romania? 🇷🇴
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There are a lot of beautiful cities to visit in Ro There are a lot of beautiful cities to visit in Romania besides Bucharest 🇷🇴

Here are a few to add to your Romania travel plans ⬇️

Cluj-Napoca
Sibiu 
Brasov
Timisoara
Sighisoara

Have you visited any of these places in Romania before? 👀
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