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Bratislava, Worth a Day Trip?

Posted 13th July, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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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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Most Common Scams Around the World

Posted 30th June, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on March 8th, 2021 at 10:31 pmWe’ve lived around the United States, Europe, Australia and have traveled to 57+ countries. We know that people worldwide are generally good, but we’ve had some sketchy encounters with shady characters. Unfortunately, touristy locations can be breeding grounds for crimes or scams of opportunity. We’ve even personally…

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Brasov: A Great Base to Explore Transylvania

Posted 26th April, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on March 23rd, 2023 at 11:03 amBrasov is a charming town nestled in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. Just 2 and 1/2 hours by train from Bucharest, it is the perfect base to explore this famous region. Brasov’s close proximity to the capital makes it an easily accessible destination for moderately experienced travelers….

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5 Bicycle Date Ideas You Need To Try!

Posted 18th April, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on May 7th, 2019 at 02:06 am Hi everyone, my name is Mike, and I’m currently cycling around Thailand. When I’m not repeating cringy adventure quotes, I’m running my bike blog – Pinch-Flat. The good people at Wanderlust Marriage have been kind enough to let me share a guest post on bicycle date…

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How to Get Your Partner to Travel More

Posted 9th April, 2017
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on May 7th, 2020 at 04:16 amWhile we both love to travel, we know not all couples share this interest together. It’s common for one person to not share the same passion for going abroad. But that’s ok, because our differences are part of what makes life interesting. And in many cases, this…

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