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Best LEVEL8 Suitcases: Adventure Carry-On vs Captain Aluminum Pro Carry-On

Posted by By Krista 29 September 2025
Need help finding the best premium carry-on for your travels? Take a look at this helpful guide to two of the most popular LEVEL8 suitcases available.
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How to Enjoy Your Time Abroad Using an Holafly eSIM: 5 Hidden Gems in Europe Not to Be Missed

Posted by By Krista 12 June 2024
Here are some tips about using an Holafly eSIM on your next European adventure.
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LEVEL8 Luggage Review 2024: The Best Carry-On for You

Posted by By Krista 29 October 2023
LEVEL8 has some incredible suitcases available for the avid traveller and these three carry-ons are here to change the game.
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A Complete VIVAIA Shoes Review: 2 of the Best Shoes for Travelling

Posted by By Krista 27 June 2022
It's time to ditch your old shoes and grab a pair of sustainable flats or sneakers from VIVAIA.
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DRiiBE CITYC Urban Backpack: The Best Backpack for Travellers

Posted by By Krista 9 June 2022
DRiiBE's CITYC backpack is the best on the market when it comes to backpacks for digital nomads or city adventurers.
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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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Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as a filming location in Netflix’s Warrior Nun? 🤯 This medieval fortress was built over Roman ruins in the 14th century to protect the area against the advance of Christians from the north 🏰 It’s a fascinating fortress to walk around, and it only costs €5 to enter! 😎 Have you been to this fortress in Spain before? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #antequera #antequeracity #alcazaba #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #medievalfortress #historicplaces #warriornun #filminglocation #spaintravel #andalusia #viveandalucia #visitspain
Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Andalusia? 🤯 @casalopinto is a beautiful rural retreat in southern Spain, located under an hour away from Malaga’s city centre 🚘 It’s also positioned at the base of El Torcal de Antequera, which is known for its unusal limestone rock formations, and it’s within easy driving distance from world-famous attractions and cities like Granada, Seville, and Ronda 😎 The house itself features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and can sleep up to 6 people, making it ideal for group trips! There’s also a charming living room and kitchen, an upstairs balcony with El Torcal views, and a fantastic pool area complete with an outdoor BBQ and a table tennis table 🏊🏼‍♀️ Casa Lo Pinto is the perfect escape from the Costa del Sol, and it’s also a very quiet place to work from for digital nomads who want to explore Antequera 💻 Would you like to stay in a traditional Andalusian rural house like this? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #antequera #visitspain #viveandalucia #andalucia #andalusia #southernspain #eltorcal #eltorcaldeantequera #antequeraturismo #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #travelblogger #travel #ruralescape #ruralretreat
Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Anteq Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Antequera is a great option! 🇪🇸 It’s located less than an hour from Malaga, and although it’s a relatively small city there are some great historic landmarks to visit, like the alcazaba 🏰 The area is also home to El Torcal for those of you who like hiking, so it may be worth spending a weekend in Antequera to explore it in more depth 😍 Have you heard of or been to Antequera in southern Spain before? 👀 • • • • • • • • • • #antequera #turismoantequera #viveandalucia #andaluciaturismo #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #spaintravel #hiddengems #historicplaces #visitspain #malaga
York is worth more than just a day trip! 😮‍💨 The city was founded by the Romans in 71 AD and it was later controlled by Danish Vikings ⚔️ It’s a fascinating city to walk around, and most of the main attractions are accessible by foot 😍 Make sure you visit the street that inspired Diagon Alley - The Shambles! 🧙🏼 Have you been to York yet? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 • • • • • • • • • • #york #visitengland #yorkengland #englandtravel #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #traveltips #englandtrip #yorkshire #visityorkshire #englandtourism
One of my favourite places to visit in England is One of my favourite places to visit in England is York 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 It’s a beautiful historic city to explore on foot, with plenty of hidden gems and stunning buildings to admire 👀 But where should you stay in York? 🤔 We spent a perfect evening at @themilner which is ideally located next to the train station. This 4-star hotel is situated inside a huge Victorian-era building, with elegant and modern rooms mixed in with charming lounge areas. Our double room even had a view of York Minster in the distance! 🔔 If you’re not sure where to eat in York, the hotel’s restaurant, Peachey’s Bar & Grill, is a great option with plenty of dishes to choose from. I’d also recommend adding their buffet breakfast to your booking so you can start the day off with a full stomach before heading out into York’s old town 🍽️ Have you stayed at this hotel in York before? 🛌 • • • • • • • • • • #york #yorkengland #visityork #england #visitengland #englandtravel #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #themilneryork #yorkhotel #traveltips #yorkcity #hotelreview
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