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The Best Things to Do in Zaragoza: A Beautiful Day Trip From Madrid or Barcelona

Posted by By Krista 27 June 2025
Take a look at some of the best things to do in Zaragoza during a day trip to this historic Spanish city.
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View of Bran Castle from below on hill.

Best Things to Do in Transylvania: Beautiful Road Trip Destinations in Romania

Posted by By Krista 24 June 2025
There are a lot of incredible places to visit in Transylvania, but here are a few that you can't miss.
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Colonial Williamsburg building historic towns in Virginia.

5 Beautiful Historic Towns in Virginia to Explore

Posted by By Krista 19 June 2025
Here's a look at some of the most beautiful historic towns to explore during a trip to Virginia.
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Small prayer hermitage in rocks along coastal walk.

The Most Unique Day Trips One Hour From Malaga

Posted by By Krista 23 May 2025
If you don't have much time to spend in Malaga, here are some great day trip options that are close by.
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Historic ship with unicorn on the front.

A Guide to the Best Things to Do in Dundee: A Beautiful Underrated City in Scotland

Posted by By Krista 28 January 2025
This guide covers the best things to do in Dundee as well as where to stay and eat in the city.
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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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If you want to explore some of the best attraction If you want to explore some of the best attractions in Gdansk on a budget, the @visit_gdansk_official Tourist Card is something I’d recommend getting! 🎟️

The Premium Explorer pass will give you free admission to attractions like the Amber Museum, Artus Court, the Museum of Gdansk - Town Hall, the Museum of the Second World War, and the Foregate Complex (and lots more!) 🤩

Plus, the pass gives you discounts on other attractions and restaurant, like 15% off at Pomelo Bistro 🍳

The Tourist Cards are available from 24-72 hours so you can make the most of your trip to Gdansk at any time of the year 👍🏼

Would you like to visit Gdansk in Poland? 🇵🇱
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Gdansk is a great city for a weekend getaway durin Gdansk is a great city for a weekend getaway during the holiday season 🇵🇱

We took our new backpacks from @braasi for a spin - and yes, Ryanair let us through with them! 😅

I find the ARNE Backpack to be extremely spacious, and it easily fits my camera gear, clothes, and laptop with plenty of room left for souvenirs 🎒

The EVO II X-Pac is another unique option, with external storage spaces for things like a water bottle, jacket, or tripod 🧥

All of the backpacks from @braasi are handmade in their workshop in Prague, and most of their materials are European-sourced too 🔨

Do you have a backpack on your Christmas wishlist this year? 🎄🎁
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