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 …
People often ask me what I miss about living in the U.S. Well, there’s one thing I DON’T miss: Minnesota winters. As temperatures dip below zero Celsius here in Europe (in the 30s Celsius), people are whinging about the frost and cold. Ah, if they only knew what winter was like in Minnesota. First, it …
There are many things we take for granted in the U.S. Can you say air conditioning and central heating? We Americans like our creature comforts, but Europeans are not as demanding as we are. Or maybe they just don’t whine as much as we do. Here are 10 things that make me confused. 1. AIR …
Learning a new language can be a challenge, especially when you are a native English speaker learning Dutch.
Are you sick and tired of chaotic, overcrowded European airports? Why not try Brussels Airport on your next trek to Europe? Lots of business travelers have discovered this secret gem in the heart of Europe. Join the crowd! The “capital of Europe” is often overlooked when Americans make travel plans, but Brussels Airport is a …
