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Getting Passport Stamps Are Not All Fun and Games

Posted 15th April, 2013
By Alex Kallimanis
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This article was published in 2013 about an experience that happened in 2011 on the border of Croatia and Slovenia on a train from Zagreb to Ljubljana. As of January 1st, 2023, Croatia is now part of the Schengen area with Slovenia. So there is no border control on the train between Croatia and Slovenia. Travelers from outside the European Union should insure that they do not stay past 90 days in the Schengen area.

Ljubljana is a charming town, with beautiful architecture. The emerald green Ljubljanica River runs through the center of town, with lovely terraces to enjoy a meal and drinks with picturesque views.

Posted in Europe, Slovenia. Tagged caution, Europe, passport stamps, travel

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…

Posted in Asia, Thailand. Tagged beach, couples travel, engagement, Full Moon Party, international couple, Koh Phangan, Romance, travel, wedding proposal

Fun travel mantra: What would Anthony Bourdain eat?

Posted 6th February, 2013
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on September 23rd, 2022 at 06:45 amOne of the most amazing parts of traveling is exploring new foods or trying different variations of previously known meals (Italian food in Italy is certainly very different from Olive Garden). I try to be adventurous, but I’m no Adam Zimmern, who is famous for eating bizarre foods….

Posted in Germany. Tagged Anthony Bourdain, Food, travel

7 Great Tips for Saving Money to Travel

Posted 1st February, 2013
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on August 1st, 2024 at 01:34 pmTravel is not a priority for everyone, fair enough as we all have differing interests. But we often have friends tell us that they wish they could afford to travel more but can’t. Unfortunately, this is sometimes truly the case, but often it’s because they are spending…

Posted in Travel Hacks. Tagged saving money, travel

Seals and Sea Lions of La Jolla, California

Posted 30th January, 2013
By Bell Kallimanis
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One of the absolute highlights of a visit to southern California is seeing the seals and sea lions in La Jolla, which is part of the northern city limits of San Diego. La Jolla has everything so you can also enjoy a nice lunch, dinner or the tanning salon.