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9 Beautiful Things to Do in Iznajar

Posted by By Krista 27 January 2021
If you're looking for an exceptional white village in southern Spain to visit during your trip, look no further than Iznajar.
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White and yellow painted church one of the top things to do in Archidona.

Unique Things to Do in Archidona

Posted by By Krista 21 January 2021
Archidona is a gorgeous hidden gem in southern Spain, and is well worth adding to your itinerary, especially if you love small towns.
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Small rock church in Mijas.

9 Beautiful Things to Do in Mijas Pueblo

Posted by By Krista 20 November 2020
This whitewashed village in southern Spain may be small, but there are a lot of unique things to do in Mijas to keep you busy for a day.
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Street in Olvera leading up to church.

7 Unique Things to Do in Olvera in a Day

Posted by By Krista 2 October 2020
Olvera is a charming white village in Andalusia to visit, and there are a number of interesting sites you can see during a day trip.
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11 Unique Things to Do in Arcos de la Frontera

Posted by By Krista 18 September 2020
Arcos de la Frontera is the gateway to the white villages in southern Spain, so you definitely won't want to miss this dramatic location.
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If you haven’t visited Bulgaria yet, this is you If you haven’t visited Bulgaria yet, this is your sign to book that flight! 🇧🇬

Beyond the cities of Sofia and Plovdiv are beautiful landscapes, huge monuments, quaint villages, and historic landmarks that are just waiting to be explored 🤩

The best way to do this is by renting a vehicle, so you don’t need to rely on public transportation 🚘
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If you’re planning a road trip around Bulgaria, If you’re planning a road trip around Bulgaria, make sure you explore the central part of the country too! 🇧🇬

One of the most unique places to stay in Bulgaria is @karashkahouse which is located in the rural town of Selishte 🛌

This traditional house has recently been fully restored and the mountain views are incredible 🫶🏼

Would you like to stay somewhere like this during your travels? 🚗
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Have you considered visiting Bulgaria before? 🇧 Have you considered visiting Bulgaria before? 🇧🇬

If you’re already in Albania, you can take a @flixbus via Skopje to get to Sofia - and the price is very cheap too! 

There are a lot of places to visit in Bulgaria outside of Sofia too, such as the Shipka Monument 🫶🏼
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Need help choosing what places to visit in Albania Need help choosing what places to visit in Albania? Here are 10 spots you shouldn’t miss ⬇️

1. Berat
2. Vlore 
3. Byllis Archaeological Park
4. Zvernec Island
5. Butrint
6. Llogara National Park
7. Gjirokaster
8. Ksamil
9. Apollonia 
10. Tirana

Which one would you like to visit first? 🇦🇱
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I always like to interact with locals when I trave I always like to interact with locals when I travel 😉

We came across a lot of stray dogs while in Albania, and some turned out to be pretty good tour guides 🐾

Do you make furry friends when you travel? 🇦🇱
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