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Salento, Colombia: Guide to Visiting

Posted 8th April, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Salento, Colombia is a charming town of around 9,000 people nestled in the Andes Mountains. The “zona cafeteria” or coffee zone of the country, is also home to the world’s tallest palm trees in the Cocora Valler. Colombia is one of the world’s largest producers of quality coffee and Salento is a perfect base to explore this stunning region. Last month we spent 10 days in Colombia to celebrate our 13 year wedding anniversary and it was a memorable trip. Here’s tips for visiting Salento, Colombia!

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Bogota, Colombia: Pros and Cons of Visiting

Posted 25th March, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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Bogota has much to offer visitors and generally offers great value. Highlights include the historic Candeleria, epic views of the city and Andes Mountains from Monserrate and a tasty culinary scene. We celebrated our 13 year wedding anniversary in Bogota and the nearby coffee region of Salento. It was a fun trip, but some travelers may feel uncomfortable at times. If you visit the country independently like we did, there are some things to keep in mind. Here are the pros and cons to visiting Bogota, Colombia.

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10 Great Things to Do in Washington, DC

Posted 10th March, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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Washington, DC may be a particularly polarizing place, but it’s still a fantastic city to visit. The Smithsonian is the world’s largest collection of free museums and the city also has an impressive and diverse culinary scene. The predominantly neoclassical architecture of DC means it bears some resemblance to ancient Athens during the height of its power. Here are 10 great things to do in Washington, DC.

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Prospect Hill: A Virginia B&B Packed with Charm & History

Posted 24th February, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Historic Charlottesville is two and a half hours south of Washington, DC. Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia there. The beautiful college town is lined with great restaurants and hip bars. Visitors can tour Jefferson’s former estate at Monticello. Nearby is historic Prospect Hill Inn, where guests can stay in a Virginia manor house dating to 1732.

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The Benefits of Taking Time Off to Travel

Posted 15th February, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on August 27th, 2024 at 03:50 pmWe originally met in Brugge, Belgium in 2002, while backpacking solo after college. Bell had just finished a bachelor’s degree in Melbourne, Australia and I had just completed a bachelor’s in history in Orlando, Florida. Fast forward 16 years, and we’re about to celebrate our 13 year…

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