I love beaches. I love the ocean’s ebb and flow—how it brings ocean life to land and takes a little bit of land back to the ocean. I love the roar of the waves crashing, knocking you off your feet, reminding you that you’re a guest, not only in the water, but also on the … Continue reading Croatian Beaches
We saved Amsterdam for the finale. We could not miss the main reason most people come to the Netherlands. A forty-minute train ride from our homebase and we were there. This train was better than the others, I think. It had seating upstairs and down. “I’m getting an Uber to the hotel this time,” K … Continue reading The Finale: Amsterdam
We definitely got more than we were expecting on this excursion. One thing we didn’t know, Brussels is not only the capital of Belgium, but it is also the headquarters of the European Union. So, this city has it all: architecture, art … okay, sorry tours … right! One more tidbit before I begin, though. Check out … Continue reading Lost Belgium Tour Post
As soon as Dwight and I arrived in Belgium, I knew I loved it. I don’t remember to which station we arrived, but I do know it was in a seedy part of town. There were groups of people blocking the sidewalk, a small part of the area smelled like piss, and we seemed to … Continue reading My (Surprise) Love Affair with Belgium
Friends and family have a few questions about how Dwight and I plan an eight-week extended stay, so I thought I’d share the most frequent questions and their answers: How do you decide where you’re going to visit? Dwight and I choose places where we can visit multiple cities/countries during an eight-week stay. For example, … Continue reading 3 Travel Tips for Extended Vacays
Garlands Abroad 