After a morning ride from Antwerp, we hopped off the train in Rotterdam. This was our first stop in the Netherlands, and we were eager to explore the city for the day. Rotterdam is a common day-trip destination from Amsterdam,…
Antwerp has long been an important city in Belgium as a large port and industrial hub. But you’ll find that the city offers so much more, from a thriving shopping and fashion scene to unique medieval architecture, pretty streets, and…
We came to like Brussels pretty much as soon as we hopped off the train from Luxembourg. Before even arriving in Belgium’s capital, we knew two days were not going to be enough to fit in all of the activities…
There are many amazing things to do in Brussels, and the capital also makes a great hub for exploring some of Belgium’s wonderful surrounding cities. We had one last day in Brussels before heading north and wanted to take a…
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…
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 traveling, but we…
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 better-preserved Renaissance Castle.…