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Full glass of beer with Bruges cityscape background, Belgium

The Perfect One Week Belgium Vacation

Small, beautiful, and wedged between popular Europe vacation giants, Belgium is in many ways quintessential Europe. A coming together of Flemish and French culture and language. The capital of the European Union. A treasure trove of canals, intricate architecture, and medieval streets. A compact, easily traversed country where beer, pastries, and chocolate are readily available […]

Poppy field in front of World War One's Commonwealth Memorial in Thiepval, France

100 Years Since World War One: Battlefields of Europe

On November 11, 1918, the devastation of World War One finally ended. The “War to End All Wars” left the modern world in ruin, broke up some of the mightiest empires that had ruled the world, and was meant to be the final conflict between the great powers of Europe, proving how disastrous warfare in […]

Flowers along a canal in the old town of Ghent, Belgium

The Small Country with Outstanding Attractions to be Discovered on a Belgium Vacation

If you are looking for a destination which has diversity, history, culture, outstanding architecture, and great food and beer, then it’s time for a Belgium vacation. This is definitely not a large country. In fact, it is very compact, which is a plus for getting around, especially as Belgium has a good rail network. Starting […]

Glass of Fresh Beer at Delirium Cafe bar in Brussels, Belgium

Where to Find Europe’s Best Beer

In many European cities, beer has been a part of life since the Middle Ages. Over the centuries, Germans, Irish, Scots, Czechs, and Belgians have perfected their recipes for brewing ale, lager, stout, draught, pilsner, and more. From the Oktoberfest tents in Munich to the historic pubs of Dublin, Europe’s historic cities can be best […]

My European Vacation Favourites – Part 2

Previous: My European Vacation Favourites – Part 1 In my travels around Europe, there have been many cities, regions, and sites that I have enjoyed and vowed to return to. Continuing my personal list of European vacation favourites, the following stick in my mind, but are by no means the only ones. Fairytale Bruges, Belgium […]