City Hall, Bremen, Germany
I’ve always got a kick out of the German word Rathaus, which means City Hall. Rat House, a good place for most city government. Ok, enough sophomoric humor. The Rathaus … Read more
The Cathedral of Aachen, Germany
When it comes to the history of Europe, you have to admit that Aachen, which was Charlemagne‘s capital, plays a pretty important role. From the 9th Century to the sad … Read more
From Frites to Fresh Herring
The culinary shift from Belgium to The Netherlands isn’t blatant. More like the transition from the English Channel to the North Sea, you’re not quite sure where it is, but … Read more
Seven Reasons to Avoid Travel Planning
When Tom and I start talking about the future, like next month or even next week, we ask ourselves, “Where will we be? What do we want to do?” And … Read more
Train Station, Antwerp, Belgium
The beautiful ironwork of the Antwerp, Belgium train station. Sometimes a photo is enough.
Center of the City, Bruges, Belgium
The city center of Bruges, Belgium does not disappoint with its myriad views of its distinctive architecture. We saw this scene at dusk as we were walking back to the … Read more
The Battling Bastards of Bastogne
I figured the best way to avoid getting killed was to be the best soldier I could be, and have the other best soldiers around me.
Lower City, Luxembourg
We hardly spent any time in Luxembourg City, just enough to have dinner and walk around a little. We’d planned to come back the following day, but schedules got in … Read more
Rooftops, Spires, and Façades, The Architecture of Ghent, Belgium
I was struck by the joyous anarchy of Ghent’s architecture. The Flemish style is a jumping off point for convention shattering imagination. One of the most interesting cities we’ve visited.
Visiting My Uncle’s Grave: Ardennes American Cemetery
Because it was first a laboratory for identification, Ardennes American Cemetery is unique in providing burial ground for casualties of every major WWII battle, including the Pacific.
