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Denver Day Trips and Great Things to Do

Posted 22nd August, 2019
By Alex Kallimanis
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Denver is the capital of Colorado. It’s known as Mile High City because it is exactly one mile (5280 feet or 1609.3 meters) above sea level. It’s a great sports town, with all four major US sports teams represented. Resting at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is close to picturesque sites like Red Rocks and Rocky Mountain National Park. Whether you’re visiting for vacation or a conference, here are some great tips for Denver day trips and things to do!

Entrance to the Fort restaurant just outside Denver, Colorado
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Yucatan, Quintana Roo and Campeche, Mexico

Posted 8th August, 2019
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on February 23rd, 2023 at 04:54 pmPretty pictures on Instagram only go so far in inspiring travel. When someone shares their enthusiasm for a destination with us, it can be contagious. An old friend recently messaged us to discuss an upcoming around the world trip she is planning. We chatted about her US…

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: Food, Fun and History

Posted 29th May, 2019
By Alex&Bell
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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is most famous for the epic US Civil War battle that sparked the Union’s victory over the Confederacy in 1863. This history is well documented in the small Pennsylvania town that attracts around 4 million visitors a year. Today Gettysburg is also receiving acclaim for its food and drink scene. Adams County is the nation’s fourth largest producer of apples, making varieties of cider a specialty.

The Gettysburg area is packed with good breweries, wineries and distilleries along its Pour Tour, adding fun to the history. Here are tips for things to do in Gettysburg!

Alex and Bell at dusk on the Gettysburg battlefield
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Our Travel, Eat, Explore Podcast Episode

Posted 29th April, 2019
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 11:20 pmBy Alex Kallimanis: Alex Benikov of Travel, Eat, Explore recently reached out to us on Twitter and asked if we wanted to chat on his podcast. He was fresh off a visit to Portugal where he interviewed the Director of Lisbon Tourism. So we said yes, let’s talk…

Alex and Bell Kallimanis in Amsterdam, Netherlands under flowers and next to a canal in the historic center.
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