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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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Milan isn’t known for being a cheap city in Italy, Milan isn’t known for being a cheap city in Italy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit the city on a budget 🍕 Here are some budget-friendly places to eat in Milan ⬇️ @spun_tiramisu @ilmercatocentralemilano @miscusi.family @spontini_pizza @orsonerocoffee @mascherpatiramisu Do you have any Milan food recommendations? 🇮🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #milano #milanofood #milanfood #kristatheexplorer #milanofoodporn
Castello Sforzesco is a breathtaking free historic Castello Sforzesco is a breathtaking free historic site in Milan to explore 🏰 This castle was once home to the prominent Sforza family, and was originally constructed in the 14th century 🧱 Parts of the defence were even designed by da Vinci 🧑🏼‍🎨 Behind the castle you can find Parco Sempione, which is beautiful to walk around. This is where you’ll find the Olympic flame too, if you’re visiting Milan now 🔥 Have you been to this castle in Italy? 🇮🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #milano #castellosforzesco #milanocity #kristatheexplorer #italytravel
Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio is by far one of my favo Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio is by far one of my favourite free historic sites in Milan to visit 🤩 It’s the perfect alternative if you aren’t planning on going inside of the Duomo 🔔 The basilica was built in the 4th century by St Ambrose, and is one of the oldest churches in Milan 🧱 Both the courtyard and the interior of the basilica are open to the public, and it’s a beautiful spot to take photos near sunset too when there are less people around 📸 Have you heard of this landmark in Milan before? 🇮🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #milano #milanocity #kristatheexplorer #santambrogio #visitmilano
A lot of people choose not to visit Milan because A lot of people choose not to visit Milan because there’s “not much to see”, but that couldn’t be further from the truth 😉 This was our second trip to the city, and during our one day in Milan we were able to see key attractions such as ⬇️ The Duomo Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio Castello Sforzesco Arco della Pace We stopped at @spun_tiramisu for tiramisu, ate pizza at @spontini_pizza , and had freshly made pasta from @miscusi.family 🍝 And don’t forget, Milan is also home to one of the most unique spas in Italy - QC Termemilano 🧖🏼‍♀️ If you’re planning to walk around Milan, make sure you have good footwear. Since we visited Milan in the winter, we chose our stylish Gortex boots from @pomarshoes to keep us warm 🥾 How many days would you recommend visiting Milan for? 🇮🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #milano #visitmilan #kristatheexplorer #milanitaly #milanocity
Have you been watching the Winter Olympics? 🏅 We Have you been watching the Winter Olympics? 🏅 We took a short trip to Milan to catch Team Canada’s women’s team in action 🏒🇨🇦 If you’re planning to visit Milan over the next couple of weeks, I’d recommend walking the entire “Olympic Boulevard” which is a great way to see the city’s most iconic locations and enjoy some Olympic-themed shops, stalls, and houses along the way 🤩 You’ll also be able to pick up a lot of freebies from brands to take home as souvenirs 🇮🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #milanocortina2026 #olympics #milano #kristatheexplorer #visitmilan
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