Last updated on July 23rd, 2025 at 04:20 amEuropeans are generally more relaxed than Americans regarding sex and prostitution. So one of the things Amsterdam has become famous for is the sex trade in its Red Light District (‘De Wallen’ in Dutch). The Red Light district compromises around 300 rooms (kamers in Dutch), where scantily…
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.
A highlight of living in Boston, or visiting the area, are fantastic day trips to destinations along the New Hampshire and Maine coast. As we live near downtown Boston and parking spaces are limited in our area of Allston, we choose not to own a car. We rely on public transport and when we need it, we rent cars from Zipcar either by the hour or by the day. These are some of our favorite Main and New Hampshire day trips from Boston!
Last updated on March 25th, 2024 at 04:30 pmAlong with Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’ fresco, Milan’s duomo is one of the most iconic images of Italy’s fashion capital. This past May we spent 2 days in Milano during a week long trip to northern Italy’s Lombardia region. The Milan Duomo is impressive, and we…
Last updated on June 10th, 2024 at 11:23 amItaly offers a wealth of amazing places to explore. One of our all-time favorite trips was spending two nights a piece in Lake Como, Milan and Bergamo. If you take this trip, consider staying in Lecco, which offers stunning beauty for half the price of what you’ll…
