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10 Great Things to Do in Milwaukee

Posted 28th June, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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Milwaukee rests 90 miles north of Chicago. Wisconsin’s largest city offers picturesque views of Lake Michigan and a hopping brew scene. Many German immigrants settled in Milwaukee in the mid 1800’s and the city reflects much of their influence. Milwaukee has been home to several of the nations biggest breweries throughout its history, earning the nickname “Brew City.”

I took a 90 minute Amtrak train from Chicago to Milwaukee to explore the city. I left impressed with the Milwaukee’s architecture, food and how friendly its residents are. Here’s 10 great things to do in Milwaukee!

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London, Brussels, Amsterdam: One Week Itinerary

Posted 27th May, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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A week’s vacation in London, Brussels, and Amsterdam is a great idea, especially for beginners to European travel. London is the world’s grandest English speaking city. Brussels is the capital of the European Union, and offers one of Europe’s best culinary scenes. Amsterdam’s beautiful historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dotted with canals, the world’s most bicycle friendly city is the most charming of the three. We previously lived in Amsterdam for 3 and 1/2 years and know these European cities well. So here’s how to spend a week in London, Brussels, and Amsterdam!

Amsterdam canal with bikes on a bridge and a blue sky
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How to Spend a Long Weekend in London

Posted 13th May, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on February 13th, 2025 at 05:47 pmThere’s no city quite like London. It houses the political, entertainment and media hubs of the United Kingdom. In the United States, these hubs are scattered across Washington, DC, Los Angeles and New York City respectively. With a wide variety of attractions, you can easily spend a…

River with boats and skyline of churches and skyscrapers at dusk
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How to Spend the Perfect Week in Greece

Posted 29th April, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on February 11th, 2025 at 11:26 pmGreece conjures images of picturesque island hopping amid storied ancient sites. How to spend the perfect week in Greece depends on the individual. If you want to lie on the beach by day and party at night, visit Ios or Myknonos in summer. This article assumes you…

People eating tableside at Little Venice in Mykonos, Greece.
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Couples Travel Stories for Valentine’s Day

Posted 11th February, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on February 12th, 2024 at 07:03 pmTravel is important to many relationships. It offers inspiration, time to connect or also, time to miss each other when apart. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked couples around the world three questions on how travel impacts their relationship. This is our second annual Valentine’s Day…

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