Author: Alex&Bell

Alex and Bell originally met while solo traveling after finishing university in 2002, in Brugge, Belgium. Alex grew up in the USA and Bell hails from Australia. During our nearly 20 year marriage we've lived around the world, including spending six years living in the Netherlands and Ireland. We have traveled to nearly 70 countries and enjoy giving readers authentic and quality travel tips. Alex is an award winning travel journalist and travel planner, who also freelances for other outlets. Bell is an award winning PhD scientist who currently works for a non-profit lung cancer advocacy research organization called Lungevity. Happy travels and if you have any questions leave a comment or drop an email!

Great Places to Visit in Nuremberg, Germany

Posted 10th January, 2019
By Alex&Bell
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Nuremberg is the second largest city in Bavaria after Munich. Its historical center, punctuated by Kaiserberg Castle, where German kings were once crowned by the Holy Roman Emperor, resembles setting foot in a fairy tale. Grab a table at a beer garden and enjoy traditional Nuremberg bratwurst. Their hometown pork sausages have maintained the same recipe since 1313. It’s easy to see why Albrecht Durer, one of Germany’s most famous Renaissance painters, was inspired by the picturesque setting of his hometown from 1471-1528.

Alex drinking a beer in Tiergartnertorplatz in Nuremberg, Germany
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Epic 4 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari Tour

Posted 3rd January, 2019
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on February 13th, 2024 at 10:24 pmBy Alex Kallimanis: “The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa, because he has so much to look forward to” – Richard Mullin. Children somersaulting into the Indian Ocean in Zanzibar City, a lion stalking its prey, admiring Mount Kilimanjaro…

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5 Tips on Traveling to Iceland with Children

Posted 26th December, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on December 29th, 2022 at 01:18 pmWritten by AJ Ratani and Natasha Sandhir: Once a hidden gem of a travel destination, Iceland is currently on roll as a travel hotspot. Great airline deals through Iceland Air have made it easier than ever to visit the European island nation. You may think an exotic destination…

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Destination Wedding Tips and Interview: Mikkel Paige

Posted 11th December, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 10:41 pmMikkel Paige is a destination wedding photographer and travel blogger at Sometimes Home. She’s also a good friend, so we decided to interview her on destination wedding tips and some of her favorite locations. If you or someone you know is planning to tie the knot, and…

Posted in North America