Imagine being able to travel to one place and experience visiting all of the most famous sites in Europe throughout history. You could see the Eiffel Tower, witness the destruction of the Berlin wall, hear Big Ben’s chimes, and smell the smoke from Mount Vesuvius all within a few hours. Most would think you’d need a teleporter or a time machine to experience all of that! But …
Brussels with Kids: Why it’s the Perfect City for a Quick Trip
We had a few days between housesitting assignments in Belgium and France so we decided to make a quick trip to Brussels. We did some research to pick the attractions and activities we thought were best to experience Brussels with kids. Known for quirky art, a huge variety of kid's favorite foods, and fun children's museums we had a very long list of things we wanted to see and …
Affordable Luxury at Motel One- The Best Budget Hotel in Brussels
Certain things rarely go as well as we’d hoped while traveling. In fact, sometimes we even expect to be disappointed, especially when it comes to hotel stays. The biggest disparity is always between rates and amenities- good value for money is most often, hard to find. We need to stay in hotels a lot because of our lifestyle and we’re always searching to find brands that offer …
How to find the Best Beer and Chocolate in Brussels
We enjoyed a quick 48-hour trip to Brussels and took a food and drink tour early on to make the most of our time there. We thought doing so was a great way to learn about Brussels and the things it's best known for- delicious beer and divine chocolate! We're confident we tried the best of both during our stay. So, how did we track down the best beer and chocolate in …
48 hours in Brussels: How we Plan an Awesome Quick Trip
When we’re traveling between destinations we always look for opportunities to stay on the way. Short stopovers are a perfect opportunity to squeeze in another city on a trip. We are just finishing a house sit in Belgium and have a few days before we start our next one in northern France. Our challenge is to make the most of that time and do so affordably! Brussels is on …