Olympia, Greece: A Journey Home

Last updated on May 27th, 2016 at 10:36 pm  This is a guest post written by Alex’s father, Alexander Kallimanis Sr. originally from Pyrgos Greece, who has dabbled in writing for many of the 86 years he’s resided on the planet (55 of which he’s spent in the United States). He’s authored a book entitled…

How to Move to Europe?

Last updated on March 4th, 2024 at 02:00 pmThinking to move to Europe? As an American and Aussie married couple, who previously resided in Amsterdam and Dublin for a combined 6 years, and currently publishing this while on a work trip in Berlin, we say do it if you can! And for many, you certainly…

Leuven, A Great Town to Visit Near Brussels

Last updated on March 11th, 2024 at 05:34 pmLocated just a 15 minute train ride from Brussels International Airport, Leuven is a quintessential Flemish university town that isn’t overrun with tourists and bureaucrats. While Brugge is slightly prettier than Leuven, and its abundance of chocolate shops are delicious, it is further from Brussels if you…

5 Things We Miss About Living in Europe

Last updated on February 9th, 2024 at 05:49 pmAfter relocating back to the USA, we really miss some things from our 6 years living in Europe. Our recent trip back to our old home of the Netherlands and neighboring Belgium served as a reminder. After 12 days we boarded the plane back to United States…

Rotterdam’s Old Harbour Mingles Past, Present and Future

Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 07:44 pmRotterdam isn’t on most people’s must see lists when touring Europe, but Europe’s largest port city is definitely worth visiting if you’re travelling between Brussels and Amsterdam by train. Up until 2002, Rotterdam was the largest port in the world until it was overtaken by Shanghai, and…