Antwerp by Bike

Like many cities in Northern Europe,  Antwerp is a great place for cyclists.  The city is very flat, and there are plenty of bike paths, which makes commuting, running [...]

Het Melkhuis, Antwerp

I’m always on the lookout for affordable and comfortable places to sleep when I travel.  When I find something within budget that is also unique and memorable, [...]

An underwater walk in Antwerp

Have you ever walked under a river?  For a completely new experience, check out the St. Anna tunnel in Antwerp, where you can take a ride on a vintage Art Deco escalator 31 [...]

Riding the West Seattle Water Taxi

Once an overlooked corner of the city, West Seattle has recently become a popular destination for new arrivals and visitors alike.  Being separated from the city by Elliot [...]

Hot times in the Emerald City

Summer’s just begun,  and the Pacific Northwest is already experiencing record-breaking high temperatures.  We’ve been sweltering in 90 degree heat for days on [...]

Paris by foot

Do you love to walk?  It’s my favorite way to explore a city, and to spark my imagination.  I love to wander the streets with no particular destination, only to [...]

A rainy day on Rue Mouffetard

The most memorable travel experiences are rarely planned.  Happy accidents and serendipity seem to play a much larger role.  Walking in Paris’s Latin Quarter during [...]

Home away from home, in Beaune

As early as the 11th century, Cistercian monks established monasteries in Beaune,  and they soon began making wine and storing it in their cellars.  This was the [...]

Market Day in Beaune

Europe is famous for its open-air markets, and for good reason.  They’re the best places to check out regional products, mingle with locals and get a feel for the [...]