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Denver Day Trips and Great Things to Do

Posted 22nd August, 2019
By Alex Kallimanis
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Denver is the capital of Colorado. It’s known as Mile High City because it is exactly one mile (5280 feet or 1609.3 meters) above sea level. It’s a great sports town, with all four major US sports teams represented. Resting at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is close to picturesque sites like Red Rocks and Rocky Mountain National Park. Whether you’re visiting for vacation or a conference, here are some great tips for Denver day trips and things to do!

Posted in Colorado, North America, USA. Tagged Aspire, Aspire Tours, Colorado, Coors Field, couples travel, Denver, Denver Attractions, Denver Hotels, Euclid Hall, Museum of Nature and Science, Red Rocks, Restaurants, Rocky Mountain National Park, State Capitol Building, The Fort, travel, US Mint, USA, USA travel

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: Food, Fun and History

Posted 29th May, 2019
By Alex&Bell
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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is most famous for the epic US Civil War battle that sparked the Union’s victory over the Confederacy in 1863. This history is well documented in the small Pennsylvania town that attracts around 4 million visitors a year. Today Gettysburg is also receiving acclaim for its food and drink scene. Adams County is the nation’s fourth largest producer of apples, making varieties of cider a specialty.

The Gettysburg area is packed with good breweries, wineries and distilleries along its Pour Tour, adding fun to the history. Here are tips for things to do in Gettysburg!

Posted in North America, Pennsylvania, USA. Tagged Adams County, Garryowen, Gettysburg, Gettysburg Visitors Center, Mason Dixon Distillery, Pennsylvania, Pour Tour, Reid's, Shriver House Museum, Thirsty Farmer, travel, USA travel, Victorian Carriage Company

Our Travel, Eat, Explore Podcast Episode

Posted 29th April, 2019
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 11:20 pmBy Alex Kallimanis: Alex Benikov of Travel, Eat, Explore recently reached out to us on Twitter and asked if we wanted to chat on his podcast. He was fresh off a visit to Portugal where he interviewed the Director of Lisbon Tourism. So we said yes, let’s talk…

Posted in North America. Tagged advice, couples, podcast, travel

Richmond, Virginia: Weekend Itinerary for a Luxury Stay

Posted 22nd March, 2019
By Alex&Bell
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Richmond, Virginia is earning acclaim for its innovative culinary scene, which pairs well with unique American history and architecture dating to the 1700’s. The state capital of Virginia was also the capital of the Confederacy during the US Civil War. From the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to the Virginia State Capitol Building and beyond, there is a lot to experience. Here are some recommendations for planning a special occasion in Richmond!