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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It’s been said that we eat with our eyes first, and I agree! If food looks beautiful it entices us, whets our appetites and prepares us for what comes next. A [...]