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Vietnam Travel Tips to Explore and Learn

Posted 22nd January, 2014
By Alex Kallimanis
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Vietnam is a fascinating country that is constantly evolving. There are a myriad of wonderful experiences to enjoy including kayaking Ha Long Bay and sailing along the Mekong Delta. Vietnam also has an excellent culinary scene that was influenced by French occupation.
Whether you want to stay on a resort or explore the countryside, Vietnam has visitors covered.

Vietnam can be a challenging country to explore, as we discovered firsthand. But we had no major problems, and found many people to be warm and welcoming.

Several ships docked in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
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Visiting the Cliffs of Moher by Rental Car from Dublin

Posted 13th August, 2013
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on March 7th, 2024 at 12:26 pmPlanning to travel between Dublin and the Cliffs of Moher? Great idea! When good friends came to Ireland for a four-day visit with us, we decided to split the cost of a rental car. We drove from Dublin and stayed overnight in Galway, before driving along the…

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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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Getting engaged on the Island of Koh Phangan, Thailand

Posted 12th March, 2013
By Bell Kallimanis
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Last updated on August 4th, 2024 at 06:06 pmAlex and I met traveling over a decade ago, ouch! And travel has dominated our lives and will always be an important part of who we are. As you can see from our posts we’ve been lucky to have the opportunity to explore this beautiful planet, and…

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What to Expect when Port Tasting in Porto, Portugal

Posted 18th February, 2013
By Bell Kallimanis
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Porto is a beautiful town in the North of Portugal and is the second largest town in the nation. Portugal’s second city is most famous for, of course, its ports. The grapes to produce these fortified wines grow well in the Douro Valley, thanks to its idyllic climate. This making port tasting in Porto the perfect destination to explore the depths of sweet fortified wines!

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