View from the roof terrace of Hotel Helios. As I've mentioned before, one of my highest recommendations of where to go in Europ...

For the last 12 years or so I've hosted an annual 4th of July parade for the kids in our little neighborhood.  It's probably ti...

Atmosphere and authenticity is what you'll get when you visit Pelgrom Tavern and Restaurant in Antwerp , Belgium.  Don't let your c...

My 16 year old daughter has tasted two beverages in her life:  milk and water.  You read that right.  She has never sipped a soda, juice of ...

My beautiful grandmother, whom we call Bonma, turned 100 years old this week and we celebrated today. She was born and raised in An...

Córdoba , Spain Southern Spain and Portugal are dream destinations.  Centuries old traditions; breathtaking beaches ; inexpensive eats;...

I'm participating in a Mother's Day photo carnival today hosted by  Mara Gorman  on her blog,  The Mother of all Trips .  The idea ...

Need some ideas for spring break destinations?  My fellow travel blogger Monique Rubin has some fine suggestions on her blog,  Mo Travels ,...

Medieval walled cities are so much fun for kids.  Walking around the inside of the wall kids will often discover secret doors (usually ki...

Muiden Castle in the Netherlands. Some European castles are just the right size for kids to explore.  Muiden Castle in the Netherland...

My parents just returned from Europe a few days ago, and I like to pick their brain after a trip to see if they have any new hotel or sights...

Love this idea launched by Tripbase.com to resurrect old, forgotten blog posts.  The My 7 Links project encourages bloggers to publish lin...

The Avenue des Champs Élysées in Paris would be a great place to be today!  July 14th is Bastille Day, a French national celebration of the...

July is beach weather, so I thought I'd share this shot from a rooftop of the beach in Blankenberge, Belgium.  Blankenberge is one of my...

In Antwerp With Kids - Part I , I recommended visiting the train station, the zoo, Grote Markt , and Sint-Anneke beach, and mentioned the fa...