Many of you may know about the famous Manneken Pis statue in Brussels. You know, the statue of the little boy that is peeing into a fountain? But did you know that this little boy also has a sister and dog, who also seem to...
Cities with winding canals just beg for a boat ride, and we gave into that temptation in Ghent. Sure, it may be touristy, but experiencing Ghent with a view from the water brings a new personality to the city. We had some down time the...
Ghent is the capital city of the province of East Flanders, and is about a half hour train ride from both Bruges and Brussels. I know I've said it before, but I love the city of Ghent. We spent a few days hopping around Belgium,...
Bruges is a charming town in the West Flanders province of Belgium--it also happens to be the capital. The city's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and at one time, the city was considered one of the most important commercial cities in the...
After wandering around lost in the rain for 45 minutes, we finally happened upon the spot we were looking for: De Proeverie Tea-Room. The highlight of this unassuming cafe is the delectable hot chocolate. Belgian chocolate is to die for--my mouth is literally watering even...
We recently spent an ice filled weekend in Minneapolis with our good friends Rob and Steph. I'm not sure where my obsession came from, but I had a strong urge to seek out ice related activities. Perhaps it was because I haven't had a snowy...
Boat tours are around every corner in Florida, but your ride can vary greatly from one boat to another, even when you are exploring the same area. The Star Island and Fisher Island areas in Miami's Biscayne Bay, are popular spots for obvious reasons--the island's...
I've always been interested in history, but it wasn't until the last few years that I became intrigued with American history. With my new-found love of American history and especially after watching the movie Lincoln, I was excited and ready to explore the historic sites...
I cannot resist a challenge or puzzle that needs to be solved. Yes, I am a huge dork at times and can be super competitive, but I couldn't have been more excited to win a quest from Urban Quest for solving one of their Friday...
The famous Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington D.C., sits directly across from the 13th Street entrance of the U Street metro stop along the Green Line. To ensure you won't miss this historic hot dog joint, bright shining lights encompass the front and a graffiti...
Visiting Paris most definitely requires a stop at the Eiffel Tower, but my favorite way to take in the monument is to watch it sparkle from afar. Every evening on the hour, the Eiffel Tower puts on a 5 minute show with 20,000 sparkling, twinkling...
In my mind, Christmas is bundling up in a sweater and listening to the crackle of a fireplace with snow on the ground outside, and now that we live in Florida, I kind of miss the Minnesotan version of Christmas. Thankfully, the beautiful weather and...
