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 …
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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Europe is lighting up! Glowing holiday illuminations brighten up the dark winter skies as Christmas markets spring up across the continent. Millions of people are heading to the markets to capture the spirit of the season. Even the Grinch would get into the holiday spirit here. Vendors across Europe have settled into wooden chalets to …
I’ve been to hundreds of offbeat places, but Baarle may be one of the most unique. Just try to figure out what country you are in at any given time. Color me confused. This tiny village, which straddles the Belgium/Netherlands border, is a crazy collection of Belgian enclaves that lie within Dutch territory. And those …
There are few places in France as magical as Giverny, a quaint village that lies just 50 miles from Paris. Claude Monet, the father of Impressionism, discovered this gateway to Normandy as he glanced out of a train window back in 1883. I was lucky to discover it, too. Drive from Paris, and the rolling …
Oktoberfest, Christmas markets and bratwurst. That’s what sprung to mind when I thought of Germany. Living in Europe, I discovered this country has so much more to offer. Romance, cool castles and royal residences capture the spirit of Germany’s historic past. Here are seven “must-see” places for you to add to your travel itinerary. #1 …
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