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 Charming Town to Visit Near Brussels

Leuven is a quintessential Flemish university town located just a 15 minute train ride from Brussels International Airport. Home to around 100,000 residents, it is the 8th largest town in Belgium. Known for its breweries, it makes for a great day trip from Brussels, as well as a relaxing weekend getaway destination.

5 Things We Miss About Living in Europe

Last updated on July 18th, 2024 at 05:34 pmAfter relocating back to the United States, we really miss some aspects from our six years living in Europe. Our recent trip back to our former home of the Netherlands and neighboring Belgium served as a reminder. After twelve days we boarded the plane back to United…

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…