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Great Small Ship Cruises Around the World

Posted 6th April, 2023
By Alex Kallimanis
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An advantage of small ship cruises over large ships, is a more intimate setting. The focus is on gorgeous destinations, carefully curated excursions, locally sourced dining and your surrounding company. It’s a far different experience compared to mega ships with casinos, waterslides and thousands of people on board. That can be fun for travelers, but it’s not for ideal for everyone, including popular destinations and the environment. These are some of the best small ship cruises spanning European river cruises to the Alaska fjords!

Part of the glacier falling into the sea and creating a large splash
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7 Great Islands for Culture and Natural Beauty

Posted 20th February, 2023
By Alex Kallimanis
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The world offers a wealth of great islands. This diverse list for 2023 covers a wide variety of destinations that are great for experiencing culture and nature. It’s hard to find better countries for fantastic cuisine compared to Greece, Italy, Japan and Malaysia. Australia, which has been influenced by these nations to varying degrees, has some of the world’s finest markets and a diverse culinary scene. From the shores of East Africa to Southeast Alaska, a wonderland of culture, wildlife and tranquil resorts ideal for adventurous couples getaways await visitors.

The Venetian Fortress and Bridge in Andros Chora, with a clear blue sky
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Great Rainforest Hikes Around the World

Posted 17th November, 2022
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on March 10th, 2023 at 10:04 pmClimb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn. – John…

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20 Years of Couples Travel and Life Abroad

Posted 19th February, 2022
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on March 10th, 2023 at 10:59 pm20 years ago we met in a hostel in Brugge, Belgium. We were both backpacking solo after college and our paths randomly crossed. I was traveling from the USA and Bell was touring the continent from Australia. We were both heading to Amsterdam with a single overlapping…

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World’s Most Romantic Destinations to Visit

Posted 4th March, 2021
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on March 29th, 2023 at 09:51 pmThe world offers a wealth of romantic destinations. A gondola ride in Venice is a romantic way for couples to experience a floating city that doesn’t appear to have changed much in 600 years. Beautiful beaches from Florida to Australia offer stunning outdoor playgrounds and breathtaking backdrops…

Amsterdam canal with bikes on a bridge and a blue sky
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