Traveloka Review: How Does It Compare For Flights, Hotels & Attractions?

Traveloka is an online travel booking platform focused on Southeast Asia. Founded in Indonesia in 2012, it has grown rapidly and now competes with industry heavyweights. Find out how it compares on price, range and functionality. I put Traveloka to the test in an in-depth review.
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I was shocked I didn't learn this in school...⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Recently we took a 5-day tour around Crete with @specialtytoursgreece to learn about the WWII Battle of Crete 🇬🇷. Soldiers from Australia and New Zealand fought alongside Cretan civilians to defend against the invading German army.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ The victory for the Germans in this pivotal battle was shallow because it delayed their surge eastward, only reaching the Russian border at the onset of winter. And the winter is what defeated them. The rest is history. ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Read my brand new article about this life-changing tour in Crete - the link is in my bio @travelwithbender.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ This view is from my drone 📸 above the colourful Old Venetian Harbour in Chania, Crete, Greece. 😍

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ANZAC Tours in Greece: The Real History Behind WWII Battle of Crete

The Greek Islands are a dream destination on every bucket list. When I recently visited Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, I was utterly dazzled - it doesn’t just have charming towns, immaculate beaches, and some of the best food in Greece, Crete also has an extraordinary World War II history. I took an ANZAC tour with Specialty Tours Greece to witness firsthand what life would have been like for soldiers defending the island during the climactic WWII Battle of Crete.
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4 Days In Florence: Renaissance Art, Italian Charm & World’s Best Gelato

Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It was the centre of the Italian Renaissance where renowned artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Botticelli mastered their trade. But art isn’t the only beautiful thing about Florence. Follow my itinerary for an amazing 4 days in Florence - I promise you'll love every minute... especially the gelato!
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What's your favourite city in the world?⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Mine is Florence, Italy. 🇮🇹If you want to find out the reason why, check out my brand new blog post "4 Days In Florence" (link in bio @travelwithbender).⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ This classic view of Florence was captured from Pizzale Michelangelo. I could look at that view all day 😍 ⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ We got around Italy via @eurail and used my trusty @tepwireless internet hotspot. 👈

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