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Tips for Visiting Charleston, South Carolina

Posted 2nd February, 2018
By Alex&Bell
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Charleston consistently ranks as one of the top destinations in the US by major travel publications. Its history dates to 1670 and the town is especially famous for its beautifully preserved French Quarter, a lovely harbor and one of the largest collections of antebellum houses in the US (pre US civil war architecture). On our recent visit to Charleston in January, 2018, we enjoyed touring this historic city and eating some fantastic southern food. Here are some recommendations on where to stay, eat, drink and what to see!

Posted in North America, South Carolina, USA. Tagged Charleston, couples travel, dining, hotels, Restaurants, South Carolina, travel, USA, USA travel

Bratislava, Worth a Day Trip?

Posted 13th July, 2017
By Alex Kallimanis
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Thinking about a day trip to Bratislava? Slovakia’s capital is probably most famous in the US for the fictitious movie Hostel, a ridiculously graphic film about a secret organization that kidnaps tourists and murders them for fun. Certainly the Slovakian tourism board was thrilled to be featured! While Bratislava’s rough communist past contributes to mixed reviews from travelers, it has a beautiful historic center and Bratislava Castle, perched high above town, offers fantastic views for miles. So is Bratislava worth a day trip or a weekend getaway within Europe?

Posted in Europe, Slovakia. Tagged Botel Marina, Bratislava, castle, couples travel, Emerald Cruises, Europe Travel, old town, Restaurants, Slovakia, travel, Zeleny Rodriguez

Puebla, Mexico: A Historic Destination for an Anniversary Getaway

Posted 23rd June, 2017
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on February 3rd, 2025 at 04:43 pmPuebla overwhelmed us with charm during our 12 year wedding anniversary. A beautiful town formerly colonized by the Spanish, Puebla’s architecture dates back to the 1500’s. For North Americans, it’s like traveling to Spain without the jetlag. Puebla is also one of the foodie capitals of Mexico,…

Posted in Romance. Tagged Cholula, El Mural de los Poblanos, estrella rojo, Food, La Casa del Mundrugo, Mexico, Puebla, Restaurants, Zocolo

Great Tips for Visiting Lille, France

Posted 26th November, 2015
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on February 1st, 2024 at 06:24 pmLille is a charming destination in northwest France near the Belgian border. Like any major French city, it features beautiful architecture and exceptional cuisine. A unique aspect of Lille is that due to its geographic location, it is more of a beer drinking town compared to many…

Posted in Europe, France. Tagged Estaminet 'T Rijsel, Europe, France, Grand Place, Le Domaine de Chavagnac, Lille, Restaurants, Vieux-Ville

How to Spend One Day in Amsterdam

Posted 19th March, 2015
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on July 25th, 2024 at 04:55 pmAmsterdam is known for its elaborate canal system dotted with narrow guild houses adorned with gabled facades, a legacy of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. It is the capital of the Netherlands (albeit the Dutch parliament is located 45 minutes away in The Hague). Its impressive Museum…