Tag: Australia

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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Travel Recap of 2016, Packed with Tips

Posted 30th December, 2016
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on December 22nd, 2022 at 04:55 pm2016 was a crazy year. Americans selected a self serving celebrity businessman with no political experience to be in charge of the most powerful army in the world. And British people voted to leave the European Union, as many workers struggle with job losses and the effects…

Alex and Bell are standing on a pathed section of the Great Wall of China with mountains and the wall trailing along them in the background
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Fantastic Summer Night Markets of Melbourne, Australia

Posted 5th March, 2016
By Alex&Bell
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Summer is a time of great outdoor activities in most major cities, and Melbourne is one of the best for great outdoor festivals and events like Moonlight Cinema. While summer highs can occasionally reach 110 fahrenheit (42 celsius), there are also plenty of balmy nights to enjoy being outside. During our February visit to Melbourne…

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