Bye-Bye Belgian Beer: Tournée Minérale Is Here
Tournee Minerale may be a month without alcohol, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up good Belgian beer.
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Business in the Air – Rating Air Canada
I hadn’t traveled on Air Canada in decades and never “across the pond.” I remember it as nothing special. With the early arrival of a new grandson in December, I sought out the most economical flight options from Brussels to the U.S., and it turned out to be Air Canada. So, I thought I’d give
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Air Canada: North American Review
For years, I lived in cities where travel to Canada was a breeze. We would frequently drive to Toronto from Rochester, NY, and I visited Montreal and Quebec City from the metropolitan New York area, by car and air. Still, I had never experienced Canada’s national carrier: Air Canada. It was time for a trial
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It’s Christmas Market Time!
It’s my one of my favorite times of year: Christmas market season! It’s an ideal time to visit Europe and immerse yourself in ancient traditions and festivities. From town squares dating back to the Middle Ages to fairytale German villages, you’ll be entranced by the settings for this seasonal merriment, which begins in November and
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Playing Card Museum Shows Its Cards
I’ve been to all kinds of museums over the years. Some have been fascinating, some quirky and some downright outrageous, like the penis museum in Reykjavík, Iceland. Really! My best friend dragged me along kicking and screaming to pick up a postcard for her daughter. Yes, I love museums, but when one of my social
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Discovering Iberia
Hola, Iberia! I recently discovered an airline I never tried before: Iberia. The Spanish flag carrier, part of the oneworld® alliance, flew me from Brussels to Quito and back, via Madrid. I would usually choose British Airways or one of my other favorite carriers, but for my visit to Spanish-speaking Ecuador, a Spanish carrier seemed like
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It’s Tulip Time at Keukenhof
Spring is finally here, and Europe is exploding with color. In the Netherlands, that means it’s tulip time at Keukenhof. Don’t miss the 75th anniversary of this signature floral display. Wander through 79 acres of Dutch parkland for a never-to-forget experience that you’ll be talking about for years. World’s Most Beautiful Spring Garden Keukenhof has
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Pickpockets in Europe – They Got Me!
It finally happened to me. The person who always advises visitors to watch out for pickpockets, got pickpocketed. I guess I was really right when I told people how good the pickpockets are in Europe. They are real pros. You won’t even feel them grab things. The Wrong Coat I usually go out with my
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Fight Winter Blues with Light Therapy
I am so sick of dark skies and rain! If you’re like me and dislike the long, dark days of winter, you may want to find a way to fight winter blues. I found one: light therapy with a daylight lamp. My magical lamp has boosted my energy, diminished my sleep problems, enhanced my mood,
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland: Wisconsin Ice Caves
Winter has been bearing down on much of the Northern Hemisphere. Record low temperatures and wind chills are plaguing people across the U.S. In New York City and Washington, D.C., the biggest storm in years reared its ugly head. Even here in Belgium, Mother Nature has sent some of the white stuff. We haven’t seen
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