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Bratislava, Worth a Day Trip?

Posted 13th July, 2017
By Alex Kallimanis
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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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The Lexington Hotel: A Romantic Stay in New York

Posted 6th July, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on April 15th, 2021 at 09:35 pmThe Big Apple is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world. If overseas travelers have one American destination on their minds, the overwhelming choice is New York City. Travelers visit for world class shopping, museums, architecture, restaurants and simply to take in the…

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Most Common Scams Around the World

Posted 30th June, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on July 17th, 2024 at 03:42 pmTouristy locations can be breeding grounds for crimes or scams of opportunity. We’ve lived around the United States, Europe, Australia and have traveled to nearly 70 countries. We know that people worldwide are generally good natured, but we’ve had some sketchy encounters with shady characters. We have…

Alex giving a thumbs up at a Dubai souk in the UAE
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Puebla, Mexico: A Historic Destination for an Anniversary Getaway

Posted 23rd June, 2017
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on February 3rd, 2025 at 04:43 pmPuebla overwhelmed us with charm during our 12 year wedding anniversary. A beautiful town formerly colonized by the Spanish, Puebla’s architecture dates back to the 1500’s. For North Americans, it’s like traveling to Spain without the jetlag. Puebla is also one of the foodie capitals of Mexico,…

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Local Tips for Visiting Orlando to Avoid Tourist Traps

Posted 17th June, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on March 2nd, 2023 at 12:05 amOrlando is the theme park capital of the world, and its 60 million annual visitors tops everywhere else on Earth. While many tourists visit Orlando primarily for Disney World and Universal Studios, the city has a lot more to offer asides from Mickey Mouse and kitsch tourist…

Celebration, FL
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