I couldn't even be upset about the weather being misty and overcast while I was in Prague. It's one of those cities that's just as beautiful, if not more beautiful, in the rain as when the sun's shining. With its Gothic spires, cobblestoned streets, hilltop castle, and statue-lined Charles Bridge, Prague is moody and magical.... Continue Reading →
Belgium is the holy land for a beer lover. It's hard to even put into words how much impact this country has had in the beer economy. The influence of Belgian styles of beer can be found in modern breweries all over the world. Beer is such an iconic part of Belgian culture that it... Continue Reading →
The Netherlands is often overshadowed when it comes to beer, being bordered by Belgium and Germany, but in recent years it's seen a craft beer boom. From historic giants like Heineken and Grolsch, to the more up-and-coming independent microbreweries, there's no shortage of good beer in the Netherlands. Here are all of the brews I... Continue Reading →
Nestled between France, Belgium, and Germany is the country of Luxembourg. It might be one of the smallest countries in Europe, but is known for its strong economy and as a headquarters for many business and finance operations. It is also known for its rich culture and heritage, heavily influenced by its French and German... Continue Reading →
The quaint medieval town of Bruges came recommended to me by many as I was preparing for my trip to Belgium. Located an hour train ride outside of Brussels in the Flanders region of Belgium, Bruges was easy to make a day trip out of, and I also spent the morning in Ghent on the... Continue Reading →
Leading up to my trip to Belgium, everyone that I talked to told me that I needed to do a day trip to Bruges, so that was my original plan. I had heard a little bit about Ghent too but figured that I wouldn't have time to do both. After chatting with a bartender during... Continue Reading →
After an amazing few days in Amsterdam and exploring South Holland, I hopped on a train to Brussels. The train trip was a little under 3 hours, and took me into Brussels Central Station. Brussels would be my hub for the next leg of my trip, with day trips planned to Ghent, Bruges, and Luxembourg.... Continue Reading →
The Netherlands is an easy country to get around, making it a breeze to stop off in numerous cities in the same day. I took a day trip out of Amsterdam to see the UNESCO World Heritage windmills at Kinderdijk, just outside of Rotterdam, and was able to explore a little bit of Rotterdam and... Continue Reading →
Just east of Rotterdam in South Holland at the confluence of the Noord and Lek rivers lies the village of Kinderdijk, a treasured destination for seeing windmills in the Netherlands. Much of the country lies below sea level, so the Dutch had to get creative with preventing their lands from flooding, and the result was... Continue Reading →
One thing you don't really hear much about the Netherlands is how awesome the food is, but I had some truly great eats while I was there. I mean, one of the country's biggest foods is cheese (or kaas), and anything involving cheese sounds gouda to me (sorry - I couldn't resist). Amsterdam is a... Continue Reading →
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