Planes, Trains, Bikes and Trams
How do you usually get around? When you’re home, especially if you live in the states, it’s probably by car, bus, or if you’re lucky – a bike. [...]
Belgium
Beer in Berlin… and Amsterdam, and Brussels…
I’ll confess, I love a good beer. Over the past few years, I’ve been able to spend time traveling in some cities that are known for great beer. This is [...]
Food in Hand
There’s a whole class of foods that are designed to be eaten on the go, and are typically sold by street vendors, or at kiosks in rail stations, shopping centers, and [...]
A Walk in Brussels
Walking is the easiest form of exercise and it’s my favorite way to explore a new city. If you take time to wander, it allows you to make the unexpected discoveries [...]
Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts and Airbnb in Europe
Quiet, clean, safe, well-located and a good value. These are some of my top criteria when choosing a place to stay while traveling. On a recent trip I booked a variety [...]
Tasty budget eats in Europe
Traveling can be expensive, and for Americans visiting Europe our dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to, with the current exchange rates being what they are. But [...]
Market day at Gare du Midi, Brussels
It’s a sunny Sunday at Brussels’ Gare du Midi, home to one of the largest open-air markets in the city. This is where the locals come to stock up on the [...]
Art in the streets of Brussels
Graffiti artists have been leaving their mark on Brussels for decades. Since the 80’s the city has been attempting to strike a fine balance between [...]
Colorful Brussels
Have you ever noticed that cities have their own unique color palettes? The colors in the sky, landscape and buildings all come together to create an impression and set [...]
Ride the Rails in Europe
A great trip requires good planning, especially if you are only going to have a couple of weeks to enjoy your trip to Europe. Luckily, the rail system for much of the [...]
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