Last updated on June 25th, 2026 at 10:30 amThe Blue Ridge Parkway has been coined “America’s Favorite Drive.” One of the most popular aspects of summer for many American families is camping and adventurous road trips. During our recent trip to North Carolina, we stayed five days in Chapel Hill, across the street from the…
Last updated on August 18th, 2026 at 04:02 pmThe Netherlands is one of the world’s most densely populated countries, with a train system that efficiently connects medieval era villages to beachside towns. Visualize impressionist paintings as you cross scenic landscapes dotted with colorful tulips in the spring, a particularly lovely time to visit Holland. While…
Last updated on January 14th, 2025 at 10:14 pm Three months ago we announced that I was organizing a small group tour through Belgium and the Netherlands. We’re very excited to say that spots have been sold and we’ve officially green lighted the September 13th-19th, 2015 tour, and there are still limited spots open for…
Last updated on December 20th, 2022 at 04:50 pmWe’ve discovered a recent trend in the United States: Belgian inspired restaurants that sell little to no actual Belgian beers on their menu. We noticed this on recent visits to Duck Fat in Portland, Maine and Saus in Boston. Both restaurants have a quality selection of craft…
Last updated on August 4th, 2025 at 07:31 pmAfter previously residing in Amsterdam for 3 and 1/2 years, we often reflect on the beauty of the Netherlands. We also miss some tasty quintessentially Dutch dishes. Now that we live in the USA, the pace of life is generally faster and excellent cheese is more expensive….
