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15 Useful Tips for Visiting Pompeii for the First Time

Posted by By Krista 13 March 2021
Pompeii is a fantastic archaeological site to visit, and the perfect place to go to on a day trip from Naples. You won't regret visiting it!
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Visiting the Consuegra Windmills: 10 Important Things to Know

Posted by By Krista 27 February 2021
If you're thinking of visiting the windmills at Consuegra, here are some helpful tips to know before you arrive.
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22 Stunning Things to Do in Segovia This Year

Posted by By Krista 19 February 2021
Segovia is a beautiful historic city to visit, either as part of a day trip or for a longer period. But don't forget your comfortable shoes!
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11 Useful Things to Know about Hiking El Torcal

Posted by By Krista 9 January 2021
If you're planning on hiking El Torcal de Antequera, here are some practical and helpful things to know before heading out on the trail.
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9 Beautiful Free Historic Sites in Milan to Visit

Posted by By Krista 2 January 2021
Milan is known for being an expensive Italian city to visit, but it still has a number of incredible free points of interest to see.
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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
Albania is quickly becoming a popular tourist dest Albania is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches and cheap overall prices 🇦🇱 But there’s a lot more to the country than its beaches! If you’re planning a trip to Albania, I’d highly recommend renting a vehicle so you can explore the countryside - because there are plenty of unique archaeological sites and historic landmarks off the beaten path to discover! 👀 Have you made it to Albania yet? 🥰 • • • • • • • • • • #albania #albaniatourism #visitalbania #albaniatrip #albaniatravel #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #prettyviews #albanianature
If you’re planning your first trip to Sevilla, h If you’re planning your first trip to Sevilla, here are 5 must-see attractions to add to your itinerary ⬇️ Plaza de España Real Alcazar de Sevilla Catedral de Sevilla La Giralda Torre del Oro • • • • • • • • • • #sevilla #visitseville #sevillespain #torredeloro #sevillagram #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #historicplaces #visitspain #spaintravel #sevillacentro #andalucia
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