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10 Unusual Things to Do in Edinburgh’s Old Town

Posted by By Krista 21 May 2025
There are plenty of unusual things to do in Edinburgh to keep you busy for a few days.
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How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Edinburgh

Posted by By Krista 15 May 2025
If you're wondering how to spend a weekend in Edinburgh, here are a few ideas to get you started.
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A Guide to the Best Things to Do in Dundee: A Beautiful Underrated City in Scotland

Posted by By Krista 28 January 2025
This guide covers the best things to do in Dundee as well as where to stay and eat in the city.
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Best Places to Visit in Yorkshire From a Historic Perspective

Posted by By Krista 26 January 2025
If you're looking for historic attractions and places to visit in Yorkshire, this guide is the best place to start.
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The Best Things to Do in Perthshire, Scotland Year Round

Posted by By Krista 2 October 2024
Perthshire is a beautiful part of central Scotland to explore, and there are some fantastic attractions to see here.
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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
What’s your favourite place to visit in Seville? What’s your favourite place to visit in Seville? 🇪🇸 For many people the answer is Plaza de España, which you may recognized from various movies and TV shows. But there’s a lot more to see in this historic Spanish city 😉 Remember to keep the heat in mind when you visit 🥵 • • • • • • • • • • #seville #sevillespain #sevilla #visitseville #andalucia #kristatheexplorer #travel #travelblogger #spain #spaintravel #plazadeespaña #historicplaces #sevillagram
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