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The Most Beautiful Road Trip Destinations in Cadiz

Posted by By Krista 21 August 2024
There are many exceptional road trip destinations in Spain. Here are some of the best around Cadiz.
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Best Things to Do in Marbella in the Summer

Posted by By Krista 21 August 2024
Here's everything you need to know about planning the perfect trip to Marbella.
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A Weekend in Malaga: Full Guide to the City

Posted by By Krista 20 August 2024
Thinking of spending a weekend in Malaga? Here are some tips to help you plan your trip.
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Best Things to Do in Sedella: A Beautiful Hidden Gem in Malaga

Posted by By Krista 20 August 2024
Here's a look at the best things to do in Sedella and the surrounding area.
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Main courtyard in royal palace of Seville.

2 Days in Seville: A Complete Guide to the City

Posted by By Krista 20 August 2024
Here are some tips if you're planning on spending 2 days in Seville at any time of the year.
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Vlore is a beautiful coastal city along the famous Vlore is a beautiful coastal city along the famous Albanian Riviera, known for its beaches, restaurants, and bars 🏖️ It’s also considered to be the oldest city in Albania so there’s plenty of history to unravel here 👀 Many people who visit Vlore tend to stay along the coastline and spend time relaxing on the beaches. If you have the time though I would highly recommend taking the short drive to Vlore’s old town and Kanine Castle 🚗 • • • • • • • • • • #vlore #vlorealbania #visitalbania #albania #albaniatourism #albaniatrip #vlorë #albanianriviera #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #traveltips #travel #historicplaces #hiddengems
The Butrint National Park has been inhabited since The Butrint National Park has been inhabited since prehistoric times but gets its name from Greek mythology 🏺 It was also inhabited by the Romans and came under the control of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, which is why there’s this impressive castle nestled among the ancient ruins 🏰 Have you been to this archaeological park in Albania before? 🇦🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #albania #visitalbania #albaniatrip #albaniatravel #albania🇦🇱 #butrint #archaeological #nationalpark #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #historyblogger #historicplaces
Gjirokaster is also known as the “city of stone” or the “city of a thousand steps”. Once you arrive in this historic city you’ll immediately notice the beautiful Ottoman-era houses and narrow streets carved from stone 🪨 It may not be a large old town but there are a lot of things to do in Gjirokaster during a day trip. There are also numerous historical and archaeological sites nearby that are worth driving to such as Antigonea and Hadrianopolis 🇦🇱 • • • • • • • • • • #gjirokaster #albania #albaniatrip #albaniatourism #albaniatrip #historicplaces #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #historyblogger #gjirokasteralbania #albanianhistory #hiddengems
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
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