Lisbon / Sintra / Fatima
The first thing that struck me upon arrival in Lisbon (via train) was the fresh sea air and relaxed atmosphere. It’s a hilly city with beautifully-tiled buildings and old-style trams…
Three-Day Weekend in Porto
We had a three-day weekend, so we hopped a flight to Porto, Portugal. It’s a city I’ve been wanting to visit for a while– and it lived up to the…
Central / Northern Iceland
Thingvellir National Park — Anyone doing the Golden Circle tour is bound to end up here. It’s a beautiful national park only a short drive from Reykjavik, where the American…
Southern / Eastern Iceland
Reykjadalur Thermal River — about 45 kilometers south of Reykjavik on Route 1, we stopped at a thermal river — it’s free to the public and only requires a short…
Reykjavik
Iceland’s capital is a great city to explore for a day or two, as well as a good hub to plan excursions further afield. When you land at Keflavik airport,…
Belgium: West
Western Belgium has plenty of famous tourist sights like Ghent and Bruges, as well as the coastal beaches. Ghent Ghent: Ghent is maybe my favorite town in Brussels. Take a…
Belgium: South
Southern Belgium offers some great rural scenery, especially in the Ardennes forest. Go here for hiking, camping, or fun weekend getaways. Be sure to visit the Waterloo battlefield and museum…
Belgium: East
Eastern Belgium is famous for the battle of Bastogne, beautiful forests, and the original Spa! Also be sure to check out historic Liege, home of Fort Loncin (which is open…
