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 February 13th, 2025 at 05:47 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 11th, 2025 at 11:26 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.

Couples Travel Stories for Valentine’s Day

Last updated on February 12th, 2024 at 07:03 pmTravel is important to many relationships. It offers inspiration, time to connect or also, time to miss each other when apart. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked couples around the world three questions on how travel impacts their relationship. This is our second annual Valentine’s Day…

Tips for Visiting Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston consistently ranks as one of the top destinations in the US by major travel publications. Its history dates to 1670 and the town is especially famous for its beautifully preserved French Quarter, a lovely harbor and one of the largest collections of antebellum houses in the US (pre US civil war architecture). On our recent visit to Charleston in January, 2018, we enjoyed touring this historic city and eating some fantastic southern food. Here are some recommendations on where to stay, eat, drink and what to see!

Colorful Rainbow Row houses in Charleston, South Carolina.