Recently I found myself in Belgium. The land of chocolates, beer, mussels, frites, oh, and waffles. I decided to venture out and see more of the country instead of staying in only one city. A day trip from Brussels to Bruges was in order. I wondered if it was possible to visit Bruges in half … Read more
Sometimes I will test myself and venture out into the unknown. I don’t know if it is a game I play or a personal challenge. Go somewhere you have no clue about and see how you fare (like the Balkans). Watch the people around you in their everyday life. Eat, drink, and try to live … Read more
What is the first thing you do when you land in a new city? Have a drink, grab something to eat, and settle in your accommodation? Doing one’s laundry doesn’t come to mind. Does it? It wouldn’t be anywhere near the top of the list for most people. So let me tell you why you … Read more
I had been planning my spring trip to Europe for several months. My accommodation plans were in place, or so I thought. I decided to use a mix of hostels and Airbnbs with one hotel stay on points. Never had it occurred to me that snoring in hostels when traveling might be an issue. A … Read more
I love eating oysters, and to do so in Paris would be epic! While in France one December, I was glad to see some oysters displayed while walking about. I was fearful that they might have been out of season. Yet, that was not the case. I saw stands on corners and in front of … Read more
I DID IT!!! One of the most memorable things that I had on a recent trip to Paris happened to be the burgundy snails, also known as escargot 🐌. Yes, I ate the creepy crawlies and liked it. Here is a brief recap of my Parisian snail tale. Learn how I survived eating escargot for … Read more