The 2012 Summer Olympics are being held in London this year. People from all over the world are heading to London to support their country’s athletes, participate in events, to watch history in the making or just to have some good old-fashioned London fun. My co-worker’s 16-year old younger sister and her dance troupe are [...]
Pictures from Oktoberfest
August 21, 2011 Leave a Comment
Last September, Joey and I went to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Here are some pictures we took in and around the fairgrounds. Looking at these, I’m feeling a little nauseous. So, you know we had one helluva time! In the next few weeks, I’ll be writing some articles on Oktoberfest, Munich, and on day trips in [...]
His and Hers: London Highlights Part 2
June 5, 2011 Leave a Comment
To continue His and Hers: London Highlights, here are a few more “must-see” attractions: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese: This is one of the oldest pubs in London with history dating back to the 13th century. Located at 145 Fleet Street, this historical pub was rebuilt in the 16th century after the great fire. It’s quite [...]
His and Hers: London Highlights Part 1
June 3, 2011 1 Comment
For couples headed to the posh city of London, here are some highlights to explore during your travel stay. These highlights are a great starting point whether you’re new to London or have visited multiple times. There are endless sites in London to sink your travel-teeth into, so let’s jump-start your travel-hungry journey with these “must-see” [...]
Belgian Eats: Maison Antoine
April 5, 2011 2 Comments
Photo Credit: Guy and Girl Travels French fries lovers flock in droves to the famous outdoor eatery, Maison Antoine to sample their popular frites out of a paper cone. Frites are French fries that are fried not once, but twice, making these bites extra crispy and ultra satisfying to taste buds! Fact: Maison Antoine has [...]
Kick Back and Relax in Belgium’s Longest Bar
February 8, 2011 1 Comment
A twenty minute train ride from Brussels will take you to the historic town of Leuven where the first Catholic University was founded in the year 1425.* Leuven is a breath of fresh air compared to the hustle and bustle of the European Union’s capital city of Brussels. A short walk or cab ride away from the train station is where [...]
The Rembrandt House Museum
January 22, 2011 Leave a Comment
Travel back in time to the seventeenth century with a trip to the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam. The museum, located on Jodenbreestraat 4, was the actual home where the artist lived and worked from 1639 to 1658. Works such as ‘The Night Watch’, ‘Hundred Guilder Etching (or Christ Healing the Sick)’ and ‘Self Portrait’ [...]
Munich’s Masterpieces
January 5, 2011 2 Comments
Our last trip enabled us to venture into some of the greatest museums in the world. We strolled through the halls of the Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam among several others. The start of our art adventure began with two of the grandest museums I have [...]
5 Nights in Munich: Sites, Tours, Beer, and Beyond
August 8, 2010 5 Comments
Next month we’re heading to Munich, Germany to attend the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest. With our adventure right around the corner, we’ve been busy researching sites, tours, and beer gardens that we’d love to visit. Plus, we both have German heritage in our respective family trees, so we are excited to walk in the land [...]
The John Lennon Wall
June 19, 2010 2 Comments
In all of our travels, we never felt more like we were on the Amazing Race than when we looked for the John Lennon Wall in Prague. We had our guide book opened, with its disproportioned map, sending our heads spinning around in Kampa Island. And just like an over the top team on the Amazing Race, [...]
