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…

Return to Amsterdam, the Prettiest City We’ve Lived In

Last updated on August 2nd, 2023 at 08:40 am  We just returned from a 12 day trip across the Atlantic to Belgium and the Netherlands, revisiting Amsterdam for the first time since we lived there 3 years ago. It was a fantastic trip and we already miss being in Europe. Strolling around Amsterdam reminded us…

Tips for Visiting Bordeaux in Summer

Last updated on February 1st, 2024 at 04:36 pmBordeaux blends beautiful architecture with a relaxed French ambiance. A fantastic culinary scene is on offer on the restaurant terraces lining sublime squares dating back centuries. The UNESCO World Heritage town of Saint Emilion, just 21 miles (35 km) from Bordeaux is a world class wine producing…

a grand water fountain in Bordeaux, France