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5 Great things to do in Belfast

Posted 6th May, 2013
By Alex Kallimanis
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Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. It’s home to around 350,000 people. Visitors can reach Belfast by train from Dublin, which takes around two hours. It’s a great destination for culture, history, pubs, universities and more.

Belfast was the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, which famously struck an iceberg and sunk into the Atlantic Ocean in 1912. Titanic Belfast, an aluminium-clad museum reminiscent of a ship’s hull explores the history of the ship in the renovated dockyards’ Titantic Quarter.

Here are 5 more great things to do in Belfast!

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How Expats Can Make New Friends Abroad

Posted 23rd April, 2013
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on December 19th, 2022 at 12:28 amAlex and I have made our home in two countries where neither of us knew anyone before arriving, the Netherlands and Ireland. When you first arrive there is a lot to do. Along with finding a place to live, there is immigration, tax and banking to sort…

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Getting Passport Stamps Are Not All Fun and Games

Posted 15th April, 2013
By Alex Kallimanis
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This article was published in 2013 about an experience that happened in 2011 on the border of Croatia and Slovenia on a train from Zagreb to Ljubljana. As of January 1st, 2023, Croatia is now part of the Schengen area with Slovenia. So there is no border control on the train between Croatia and Slovenia. Travelers from outside the European Union should insure that they do not stay past 90 days in the Schengen area.

Ljubljana is a charming town, with beautiful architecture. The emerald green Ljubljanica River runs through the center of town, with lovely terraces to enjoy a meal and drinks with picturesque views.

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Riga, Latvia’s Latgale Tirgus Flea Market

Posted 12th April, 2013
By Alex&Bell
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Riga, Latvia has many beautiful characteristics, particularly around its historic center. While the Latgale Tirgus flea market is not one of them, it is one of the quirkiest markets we’ve come across in our travels. Here’s why you may want to pop in for a short visit when traveling to Riga.

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