London, Brussels, Amsterdam: One Week Itinerary

A week’s vacation in London, Brussels, and Amsterdam is a great idea, especially for beginners to European travel. London is the world’s grandest English speaking city. Brussels is the capital of the European Union, and offers one of Europe’s best culinary scenes. Amsterdam’s beautiful historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dotted with canals, the world’s most bicycle friendly city is the most charming of the three. We previously lived in Amsterdam for 3 and 1/2 years and know these European cities well. So here’s how to spend a week in London, Brussels, and Amsterdam!

Amsterdam canal with bikes on a bridge and a blue sky

How to Spend a Long Weekend in London

Last updated on July 17th, 2024 at 04:44 pmThere’s no city quite like London. It houses the political, entertainment and media hubs of the United Kingdom. In the United States, these hubs are scattered across Washington, DC, Los Angeles and New York City respectively. With a wide variety of attractions, you can easily spend a…

River with boats and skyline of churches and skyscrapers at dusk

How to Spend the Perfect Week in Greece

Last updated on February 22nd, 2024 at 05:30 pmGreece conjures images of picturesque island hopping amid storied ancient sites. How to spend the perfect week in Greece depends on the individual. If you want to lie on the beach by day and party at night, visit Ios or Myknonos in summer. This article assumes you…

People eating tableside at Little Venice in Mykonos, Greece.

The Benefits of Taking Time Off to Travel

Last updated on August 27th, 2024 at 03:50 pmWe originally met in Brugge, Belgium in 2002, while backpacking solo after college. Bell had just finished a bachelor’s degree in Melbourne, Australia and I had just completed a bachelor’s in history in Orlando, Florida. Fast forward 16 years, and we’re about to celebrate our 13 year…