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10 Great Things to Do in Milwaukee

Posted 28th June, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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Milwaukee rests 90 miles north of Chicago. Wisconsin’s largest city offers picturesque views of Lake Michigan and a hopping brew scene. Many German immigrants settled in Milwaukee in the mid 1800’s and the city reflects much of their influence. Milwaukee has been home to several of the nations biggest breweries throughout its history, earning the nickname “Brew City.”

I took a 90 minute Amtrak train from Chicago to Milwaukee to explore the city. I left impressed with the Milwaukee’s architecture, food and how friendly its residents are. Here’s 10 great things to do in Milwaukee!

Posted in North America, USA, Wisconsin. Tagged Beer, couples travel, Harley Davidson Museum, Lakefront Brewery, Mader's Restaurant, Milwaukee, MKE Boat Line, MKE Food Tour, Pabst Mansion, Potawatomi Casino, SafeHouse, USA, USA travel, wanderlust

Anthony Bourdain: Life Lessons Through Travel

Posted 20th June, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on April 21st, 2019 at 02:30 pmBy Alex Kallimanis: The worlds of travel, food and general humanity were dealt a huge blow with the tragic news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing. It was once again a reminder of how precious life is, and that everyone is dealing with an internal struggle. In the case…

Posted in Asia. Tagged Anthony Bourdain, Cambodia, Drug Addiction, Mexico, Travel Writer, Vietnam

Better Photos, Security and Comfort on Your Travels

Posted 13th June, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 10:53 pmBy Alex Kallimanis: Traveling this summer? Great travel photos, a peaceful night’s rest and not getting your things stolen are a few important things on the road. Here are some ways to take better photos, along with increasing security and comfort on your travels! The following are…

Posted in North America. Tagged Canon, Comfort, GoPro, Photos, Security

First Time in Paris: 20 Year Reflection and Tips

Posted 4th June, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on February 17th, 2023 at 10:15 pmBy Alex Kallimanis: I grew up wanting to travel the world. And living at home during my university years helped me achieve that dream during semester breaks in college. When I was 19 I scored a great deal on a roundtrip ticket from Orlando to Paris in…

Posted in Europe, France

London, Brussels, Amsterdam: One Week Itinerary

Posted 27th May, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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A week’s vacation in London, Brussels, and Amsterdam is a great idea, especially for beginners to European travel. London is the world’s grandest English speaking city. Brussels is the capital of the European Union, and offers one of Europe’s best culinary scenes. Amsterdam’s beautiful historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dotted with canals, the world’s most bicycle friendly city is the most charming of the three. We previously lived in Amsterdam for 3 and 1/2 years and know these European cities well. So here’s how to spend a week in London, Brussels, and Amsterdam!