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Beautiful Things to Do in El Puerto de Santa Maria This Year

Posted by By Krista 14 August 2020
El Puerto de Santa Maria is one tip of the Sherry Triangle you won't want to miss. Here are the best things to do in El Puerto.
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How to Make the Most of a Day in Bratislava

Posted by By Krista 8 June 2020
Bratislava may not be at the top of your bucket list, but it's a charming historical city to visit and is great for a day trip.
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Large castle monument in Torremolinos.

10 Unique Places to Visit in Andalusia

Posted by By Krista 18 May 2020
The southern Spanish province of Andalusia is full of incredible destinations. I've picked out 10 unique ones that shouldn't be missed.
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Toledo and Segovia: Planning a Beautiful Spanish Road Trip

Posted by By Krista 15 April 2020
Toledo and Segovia are both incredible world heritage sites that are a must-visit if you love the feeling of walking through history.
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Large royal palace during one week in Vienna.

How to Spend One Week in Vienna, Austria

Posted by By Krista 8 March 2020
Whether you're a lover of music, Austrian food, a history enthusiast, or love to immerse yourself in different cultures, Vienna has it all!
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If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t for If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t forget to explore inland places too! 🇪🇸

Antequera is the perfect day trip from Malaga, especially for history enthusiasts 🏰

But you may want to spend longer in this part of Andalusia, as there are a lot of things to do in and around Antequera too that can easily fill your itinerary 😮‍💨

What do you think of Antequera? 😎
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Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as a filming location in Netflix’s Warrior Nun? 🤯

This medieval fortress was built over Roman ruins in the 14th century to protect the area against the advance of Christians from the north 🏰

It’s a fascinating fortress to walk around, and it only costs €5 to enter! 😎

Have you been to this fortress in Spain before? 🇪🇸
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Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Andalusia? 🤯

@casalopinto is a beautiful rural retreat in southern Spain, located under an hour away from Malaga’s city centre 🚘

It’s also positioned at the base of El Torcal de Antequera, which is known for its unusal limestone rock formations, and it’s within easy driving distance from world-famous attractions and cities like Granada, Seville, and Ronda 😎

The house itself features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and can sleep up to 6 people, making it ideal for group trips! There’s also a charming living room and kitchen, an upstairs balcony with El Torcal views, and a fantastic pool area complete with an outdoor BBQ and a table tennis table 🏊🏼‍♀️

Casa Lo Pinto is the perfect escape from the Costa del Sol, and it’s also a very quiet place to work from for digital nomads who want to explore Antequera 💻

Would you like to stay in a traditional Andalusian rural house like this? 🇪🇸
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Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Anteq Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Antequera is a great option! 🇪🇸

It’s located less than an hour from Malaga, and although it’s a relatively small city there are some great historic landmarks to visit, like the alcazaba 🏰

The area is also home to El Torcal for those of you who like hiking, so it may be worth spending a weekend in Antequera to explore it in more depth 😍

Have you heard of or been to Antequera in southern Spain before? 👀
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York is worth more than just a day trip! 😮‍💨

The city was founded by the Romans in 71 AD and it was later controlled by Danish Vikings ⚔️

It’s a fascinating city to walk around, and most of the main attractions are accessible by foot 😍

Make sure you visit the street that inspired Diagon Alley - The Shambles! 🧙🏼

Have you been to York yet? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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