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The Best Pull Up Suitcase Review for Travellers

Posted by By Krista 25 September 2020
Everyone who travels loves handy accessories. But what about a suitcase that turns into a wardrobe? Enter the Pull Up Suitcase.
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The Best Beaches in Cadiz You Can’t Miss

Posted by By Krista 5 September 2020
Want to know what beaches to visit in southern Spain? Here's my list of the best beaches in the Province of Cadiz to help get you started.
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The Best Way to Spend an Amazing One Day in Cadiz

Posted by By Krista 29 August 2020
The Spanish port city of Cadiz is a stunning place to explore, with lots of interesting sites to see even if you're only there for one day.
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Medieval castle entry gate in Sanlucar.

9 Beautiful Things to Do in Sanlucar de Barrameda

Posted by By Krista 31 July 2020
Sanlucar de Barrameda is a great city to visit in Cadiz, filled with lots of history, sherry, and stunning beaches to relax on.
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The Best Things to Do in Helsinki in September

Posted by By Krista 25 September 2019
Thinking of visiting Helsinki? There are lots of great things to do here, and the food scene is incredible too.
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One of the best day trips from Madrid or Barcelona One of the best day trips from Madrid or Barcelona is Zaragoza 👌🏼

It’s around a 3 hour drive from both cities, and you can easily explore the old town in even half a day if you’re short on time 🙌🏼

Make sure you grab brunch at @extrem_zgz before exploring the city’s key historic attractions such as its 11th century palace, its 2 cathedrals located in Plaza de Nuestra Senora de Pilar, and its iconic stone bridge 🚶🏼‍♀️

Would you like to visit Zaragoza? 🇪🇸
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One of the main attractions in Zaragoza is Palacio One of the main attractions in Zaragoza is Palacio de la Aljafería 🏰

This fortifed palace dates back to the 11th century and has been used as a leisure palace for Muslim rulers, the seat of the Catholic Monarchs, and the location of the Aragonese Parliament 👑

Outside of Andalucía, this palace boasts one of the most important examples of Islamic architecture in the country 🤩

Have you been to this palace in Zaragoza yet? 🇪🇸
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Palacio de la Aljafería was built in the 11th cen Palacio de la Aljafería was built in the 11th century as a pleasure palace for the Muslim kings 👑

It was later the home of the Catholic Monarchs, and today it acts as the Aragonese Parliament 👀

It’s a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site to explore, and it sits at the heart of one of Spain’s most underrated cities - Zaragoza 🇪🇸
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If you’ve been to Toronto before and are looking If you’ve been to Toronto before and are looking for a few alternative things to do in Ontario’s capital city, here are a few ideas to get you started ⬇️

🥐 Grab some delicious pastries from @labastillebakery 
🚶🏼‍♀️ Explore Toronto’s West End on foot
🧀 Order a Japanese cheesecake and other goodies from @uncletetsucanada 
🛍️ Walk around Kensington Market
🍜 Have lunch at @kohlipeto 
🏳️‍🌈 Tour Toronto’s Gay Village
🍺 Enjoy the Distillery District and the old town
🥢 Dinner at @poongmoontoronto 

Any questions about Toronto? Let me know in the comments! 🇨🇦
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There’s more to Malaga than the coast! 🌊 If There’s more to Malaga than the coast! 🌊

If you’re visiting the Costa del Sol, I’d highly recommend renting a car and driving inland. The area near the famous Caminito del Rey is great for driving as well as hiking, and you’ll come across some fantastic mountain views along the way 📸🇪🇸

👚 Repping small Canadian businesses while travelling - thanks @oldnorthcompany 🇨🇦🍁
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