Exploring Antwerp, Brussels and Ghent Exploring Antwerp, Brussels and Ghent Our exploration of Belgium took us through three very different cities—Antwerp, Brussels, and Ghent. Each city had its own personality, but what I enjoyed most was discovering how easily history, architecture, art, food, and everyday life blended together. We didn’t approach these cities with the
Niagara Falls: The More the Merrier Some trips are about the destination. Others are about who you experience the destination with. Our trip to Niagara Falls was definitely the latter. This wasn’t just another adventure for the two of us. We flew into Detroit, met up with Kayla’s parents and brother, and decided to take the
A Half-Day in Banff: Gardens, Mountain Views & Vermilion Lakes There are some places you visit where every turn feels like it was designed for a photograph. Banff is one of those places. Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, the town of Banff is surrounded by towering peaks, turquoise lakes, evergreen forests, and
Blakiston Falls: A Peaceful Hike with a Wild Surprise There are hikes where you spend the entire time watching the scenery. And then there are hikes where you start watching the scenery and wondering what might be watching you. Our hike to Blakiston Falls in Waterton Lakes National Park was a little bit of both. The trail
Brussel City Attractions Antwerp Central Station Usually, a train station is simply a place you pass through on your way to somewhere else. Antwerp Central Station is different. From the moment we arrived, we realized that the station itself was worth stopping to appreciate. As soon as we stepped inside, the grand architecture caught our
Antwerp Belgium Hotel Indigo Antwerp Our one-day visit in city began with the check in Hotel Indigo Antwerp – City Centre. It’s a good hotel in middle of the city center hustle and bustle. Hotel check in person gave a choice to have a quite side or street side (with some noise). It was hard
Takakkaw Falls If there is one place in Yoho National Park that immediately makes you feel insignificant, it’s Takakkaw Falls. And its name couldn’t be more fitting. In the Cree language, Takakkaw means “wonderful.” Standing in front of this waterfall, it is easy to understand why. At approximately 384 meters (1,260 feet) tall, Takakkaw Falls is one of
Emerald Lake If you’ve ever wondered how a lake gets its name, Emerald Lake doesn’t require much imagination. The first time you see it, the color almost doesn’t seem real. Brilliant greenish-blue water stretches beneath the towering President Range, surrounded by dense forest and dramatic mountain peaks. It is, without a doubt, our favorite lake in the Canadian
Atomium Atomium – History The Atomium was built for Expo 58, the Brussels World’s Fair held in 1958. It was designed as the flagship structure of the exhibition and represented the era’s optimism about science, technology, and the peaceful use of atomic energy. Designed by engineer André Waterkeyn, its unusual shape represents an elementary iron
Yoho National Park There are some days on a road trip when you realize you’ve packed far too much into the itinerary. And somehow, those often become your favorite days. Our day exploring Yoho National Park started in Banff, took us along some of the most spectacular stretches of the Icefields Parkway, crossed the Alberta–British Columbia