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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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The Best Beach Gear to Travel With This Year

Posted by By Krista 19 December 2024
Are you on the hunt for some unique beach gear to bring on your travels? This list has got you covered.
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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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The Best Travel Subscription Boxes for Adults

Posted by By Krista 29 April 2022
I've put together a list of my favourite travel subscription boxes that are perfect for all types of travellers.
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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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There are a lot of things to see and do in Porto! There are a lot of things to see and do in Porto! 😎 If you’re short on time and want to see a big portion of the main attractions in under 2 hours, I’d recommend joining an open-top bus tour with @citysightseeingworldwide 🎟️ The red line will take you through the old town, along the coast, past some hidden gems, and finish with a drive near the famous Ribeira District 🚌 Have you been on a bus tour in Porto before? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #citysightseeing #porto #visitporto #kristatheexplorer #portoportugal
One of the most important aspects of planning a tr One of the most important aspects of planning a trip to Porto is figuring out where to stay 🇵🇹 During our four nights in Porto, we stayed at @moovapartments Boavista - a new apartment concept located along one of the main streets in the city (10 minutes from the old town and 20 minutes from the airport) ✈️ All of their apartments are designed to be modern and minimalist, with plenty of space throughout. They’re perfect for both short and long stays thanks to the kitchen/dining room that lets you prepare your meals as if you were at home (and you save money too) and a very large, comfortable bed 🛌 Our apartment even had a balcony overlooking the street below, as well as bathroom amentities. Guests have the option of booking a breakfast box for convenience, which I’d recommend doing if you have a busy schedule 🥐 On top of this, Moov Apartments Boavista offer private parking, a secure check-in system, a rooftop terrace next to a comfortable work space, and they have a strong focus on sustainable practices 🍃 Do you like to stay in apartments if you’re travelling for more than a couple of days? 🤔 • • • • • • • • • • #moovapartments #visitporto #kristatheexplorer #portugaltrip #portoportugal
Who can name this city in Portugal? 🤔 That’s righ Who can name this city in Portugal? 🤔 That’s right - it’s Porto! 🤩 Stay tuned for food tips, unique spots, where to stay in Porto, and lots more travel tips over the next couple of weeks! 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #porto #portoportugal #portugaltravel #kristatheexplorer #visitporto
Walking into 2026 like 😎 Can you guess the first Walking into 2026 like 😎 Can you guess the first destination in Europe I’ll be travelling to? 🤔 Hint: It’s near Spain 😉 • • • • • • • • • • #toledo #spain #spaintravel #kristatheexplorer #toledoespaña
Next year, skip Madrid and Barcelona and come to T Next year, skip Madrid and Barcelona and come to Toledo for Christmas! 🎄 They have an intimate Christmas market located behind the cathedral, and plenty of other stalls and decorations around the old town too 🤩 Where are you spending Christmas this year? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #toledo #christmasinspain #toledospain #spaintravel #kristatheexplorer
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