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.

Posted in Europe, Germany. Tagged Albrecht Durer, Boogie's BBQ, Bratwursthausle, Germany, Gregor Samsa, Jugendherberge, Kaiserberg Castle, Museumsladen, Nuremberg, Nuremberg Trials, Tiergärtnertorplatz

What to Pack for a Tanzania Safari

Posted 21st December, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Here are the basics of what to pack for Tanzania safari, covering clothes, medications, camera equipment, travel adapters, more and more.

Posted in Africa, Tanzania. Tagged bug sprays, camera equipment, clothes, medications, packing, safari, Tanzania, travel adapter

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

What to Consider When Hiring an Immigration Adviser

Posted 4th October, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 10:53 pmIf you are planning on emigrating abroad or extending your stay within a country, you will probably require a visa. The complexity and costs of obtaining the visa depends on several factors. These include the country you wish to move to, your own nationality and the type…

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2 Days in Hershey & Harrisburg, PA

Posted 25th September, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Milton Hershey founded Hershey’s chocolate company in 1894. Today a town built on chocolate welcomes visitors from around the world to experience a place where streetlights are capped with Hershey kisses. Prior to visiting Hershey, we knew about the amusement park, Hersheypark, but were unfamiliar with other great activities this family destination has to offer.

Here are our recommendations for a 2-day itinerary in Hershey and Harrisburg. This area makes for a convenient weekend getaway from nearby cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC (where we live), all of which are under a three-hour drive away.