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Tips for Planning a Great Trip to Australia

Posted 18th November, 2020
By Alex Kallimanis
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For many, Australia is a far off destination filled with exotic animals and friendly locals. Recent surveys have shown that Australia ranks first on many Americans’ travel bucket lists. Bell is Australian and we return to the island continent every few years to visit family and explore new destinations. Australia is on the bucket list of many and requires careful planning due to the long distance. Here are some tips for planning a great trip to Australia!

Koala sleeping in a tree
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Melbourne: Highlights of the Sports and Arts Capital of Australia

Posted 3rd February, 2020
By Alex Kallimanis
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Melbourne is the sports, arts and coffee capital of Australia. While Sydney’s harbor is more dramatically beautiful, Melbourne is the place to go for the nation’s biggest sporting events, fantastic museums, a great culinary scene, and Australia’s finest coffee culture. Bell went to university in Melbourne and we lived there together for a year. We recently re-visited family and friends and were rekindled with everything we love about one of the world’s most livable cities. So here are great things to do in Melbourne to help you plan a wonderful trip!

Street art of tram along with other collage photos including MCG cricket, cappuchino and sculpture at the National Gallery of Victoria.
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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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Couples Share Travel Tips for Valentine’s Day

Posted 12th February, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on December 30th, 2022 at 06:55 pmIn honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re proud to feature couples from around the world who love to travel. Stories here include entries by journalists, a U.S. Marine, writers, bloggers, doctors, IT workers and people from other walks of life. These wonderful couples share travel tips for romance on…

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