Bruges, Belgium is one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. Its medieval structures, cobblestone streets and canals draped with graceful willow tree branches create an atmosphere that is simply romantic. The thing that strikes you about Bruges is the slow pace and gracefulness of the city. This is a place to take it slow …
Brussels In the Rain
Brussels is an easy, three hour train ride from London on the Eurostar, with a change at Midi to hop a local train for one stop to Brussels Central Station. The city center is just a short walk from central station. There, you will find the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is …
Captured Moments – Unexpected Kindness
The village of Giethoorn, Netherlands is located within a two hour drive of Amsterdam. The picturesque town has relatively few roads and is made up of mostly walking and biking paths, along with a maze of connecting canals that run throughout the town. The houses, which are built on land surrounded by water are accessible …
One Day In Ghent
Almost anyone traveling in Belgium has visited Bruges, which is undeniably one of the most romantic cities in the world, but Ghent is worth your time as well. Dating back to the 1100's, this city's Gothic architecture, medieval neighborhoods and food scene are enough to entertain you for days. We had less than eight hours. …
Retired and Loving It – Florida Style
Everyone knows that Florida is synonymous with retirees and is frequently ranked as the #1 state to retire to. Favorable tax rates and climate induce thousands of retirees to relocate to Florida each year. They tend to flock to a few popular locations, but beyond that, Florida is left to the natives. Before you get …
Picture Retirement 