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Bratislava, Worth a Day Trip?

Posted 13th July, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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Thinking about a day trip to Bratislava? Slovakia’s capital is probably most famous in the US for the fictitious movie Hostel, a ridiculously graphic film about a secret organization that kidnaps tourists and murders them for fun. Certainly the Slovakian tourism board was thrilled to be featured! While Bratislava’s rough communist past contributes to mixed reviews from travelers, it has a beautiful historic center and Bratislava Castle, perched high above town, offers fantastic views for miles. So is Bratislava worth a day trip or a weekend getaway within Europe?

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Must Things to do in Krakow

Posted 30th July, 2013
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on May 3rd, 2019 at 06:14 amKrakow is a picturesque city packed with good food, interesting history and lively nightlife. If you have a few days in Krakow there’s plenty to experience. An added bonus is that prices are even cheaper than Prague and Budapest. Here are 5 must things to do in Krakow….

Wawel Castle, things to do in Krakow
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Old Town Budapest: Spooky Buda Side Photo

Posted 30th October, 2012
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on March 6th, 2019 at 05:48 amRather then a funny picture of the week, we decided to go for something a little different this time. As we were just in Budapest, Hungary this week, we wanted to share a spooky picture taken in the old town on the Buda side. The Danube separates Buda from…

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