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

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.

Romantic Lakeside Hotels Around the World

Last updated on December 21st, 2022 at 04:37 pmBy Alex Kallimanis: Lakeside holidays are both relaxing and romantic. A beautiful and peaceful view offers the opportunity to calm our bodies and reset our minds. As we currently reside in the busy Washington, DC area, we love the opportunity to escape the busy beltway when we can….