Sitting in the heart of Ghent along the Lieve canal is the grand Gravensteen, or Castle of the Counts. This old castle has a long history and has served various purposes through its existence. Today, the Gravensteen is one of…
The Belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers standing tall over Ghent’s historic center. You can’t miss it as you walk through this beautiful Belgian city, and we’d say it’s well worth a visit! Inside the tower, you’ll…
Brussels is home to many unique attractions, and the Atomium is one you should definitely consider when visiting the capital of Belgium. This iconic building resembles an iron molecule that has been magnified 165 billion times. Not only is the…
Brussels has so many unique museums to visit, and we definitely recommend a stop at the Royal Military Museum if you’re interested in aviation, military history, and learning a bit about the history of Europe and Belgium in general. We…
Luxembourg wasn’t originally on our itinerary for this Europe trip and we had never given much thought to visiting this little country. But we were so happy that we decided to make a stop. Some of our favorite moments on…
Lush woods cover much of the Luxembourg countryside with babbling creeks, labyrinths of moss-covered rock, and other unique landmarks sitting among the tall trees. The 112 kilometers of the Mullerthal Trail wind through this beautiful landscape, providing the opportunity to…
Coming up with unique gift ideas can sometimes be a struggle. So, we’ve put together this list of great gift ideas for travelers! If you know somebody who’s always on an excursion or looking to plan their next trip, this…
Updated June, 2026 We arrived in Vianden on a cold autumn morning. A constant rain and fog clung to the hills surrounding the little town, partially obscuring the grand Vianden Castle that loomed above. Rainy weather isn’t often ideal when…
Updated June 2026 Luxembourg’s countryside is dotted with old castles, and the Beaufort Castles are definitely ones worth a visit. Tucked in the woods just outside the town of Beaufort sit the ruins of the Medieval Beaufort Castle and the…
Updated June 2026 Luxembourg may be small, but the area within its present-day borders has so much history. The Lëtzebuerg City Museum covers much of the country’s eventful past, from early settlements and cultural and societal aspects through time to…
Metz is a beautiful city in the northern Lorraine region of France. It is often overlooked for more popular destinations, like Paris and Luxembourg. But with quaint streets, pretty views from the riverside paths, lovely parks, and various historic monuments,…
The morning autumn air was cool and the streets were quiet as we walked from the train station to our hotel in the heart of Metz. An hour-long train from Paris brought us to this northern French city where we…