It’s going to be a grueling week to get things done in Belgium. The country is facing three days of across-the-board labor actions. What does that mean for you? If you are in Belgium or coming here, it means a lot! November Strike Starting at 10 p.m. tonight, Sunday, November 23, train service will be […]
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I have never been a political creature, but something happened to me this week. I can’t remember ever going to protest. Maybe that’s just my aging brain forgetting. When “No Kings Day” popped up in the news and started getting publicity and hateful comments from Republican leaders, the movement caught my attention. It’s “I Hate
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It’s time to say goodbye to summer in Belgium. The whirlwind of cultural and music festivals are coming to an end. Even though autumn doesn’t officially start until the autumnal equinox on September 22, you can already feel a change in the air. Temperatures are dropping, leaves are changing colors and summer festivals are
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I was never much of a history buff, but living in Europe has sparked my interest in learning about the past. After all, this continent is brimming with history and more so than my native land. I live about 40 minutes from the site of the iconic Battle of Waterloo, where Napoleon suffered a crushing
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Keukenhof is the world’s best spring garden and deserves an add on your bucket list.
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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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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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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 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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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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