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Where to stay in Santorini, Greece

·22 September, 2018
·Samantha - Travelling King

Santorini belongs to a group of islands in the Aegean Sea between Turkey and Greece. The areas of Fira and Oia are often represented as the entirety of Santorini in films, as they feature picturesque white domed buildings with royal blue furnishings. If you are interested in visiting the Santorini you’ve seen in the movies, then you’ll be completely enthralled with Fira or Oia. While the entirety of Santorini is beautiful, different people enjoy different areas. Picking the best area to stay in Santorini depends on your interests as well as your budget. For example, many areas in Santorini are quite expensive, but Firostefani is a cheaper option for budget travelers. Or if you’re traveling to Santorini to simply appreciate the beaches, then you might prefer to stay in Kamari. No matter where in Santorini you stay, it’s inevitable that you will be stunned by the views and awed by the…

12 Fun Things to do in Florence

·1 July, 2018
·Samantha - Travelling King

Florence is the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region and a cultural hub for Renaissance art and architecture. You will see many references in Florence to the Medici Family, a political dynasty that ruled Florence for 300 years and used their banking fortune to help foster the Italian Renaissance. Florence is also a hub for delicious and simple Tuscan cuisine. Florence is relatively small and easy to travel by foot and/or public transportation. The major airport is in nearby Pisa, and you can then catch a train into Florence. Being just 3 hours from Rome by vehicle, Florence is also a popular stop for an Italy road trip, and while Florence does see crowds in the summer, you won’t have to contend with cruise ship crowds as in other cities. To help you start planning your Tuscan vacation, we’ve got a list of all the fun things to do in Florence.…

15 of The Most Instagrammable Places in Norway & who to follow!

·11 June, 2018
·Samantha - Travelling King

Each month we will be featuring some of the best Instagram photos from around the world. Today we are featuring Best Instagram photos in Norway. Please follow and support these amazing photographers and travellers who often have an amazing perspective on everyday places. Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort. Read more on Norway: Norway in a Nutshell – 22 Things to do and Places to Visit in Norway Lofoten Islands Lofoten Islands are an archipelago in Norway. They are known for their dramatic scenery, with peaks like the Svolværgeita pinnacle, Himmeltindan Mountain sitting on…