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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?

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Day Trips from Dublin – Malahide

Posted 14th May, 2013
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on January 4th, 2023 at 06:28 pmNext on our list of day trips from Dublin is Malahide! Malahide is north of Dublin and home to Malahide castle, one of the draws for our particular visit to the seaside town. Alex was excited to see what he called a “Mario Brother’s style castle”, which…

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