by Craig Bresett | Dec 21, 2018 | Christmas, Europe, Europe Tour, European, Uncategorized
The famous Christmas carol, penned in 1865 by English writer William Chatterton Dix on his “death bed” (he later recovered), asks the question “What child is this, who laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?” and answers “This is...
by loewendan | Aug 29, 2015 | Europe, Europe Tour, European, Tour, travel
You’re booking your dream trip to Paris, and like most people, you are on a budget. So you search hotels based on price. You find what looks like a great deal, book it, fly to Paris, and arrive at your hotel only to find out that it’s not even close to...
by loewendan | Aug 26, 2015 | Europe, Europe Tour, European, Grand Tour
Relics have long been part of many religious traditions, and indeed Europe is brimming with churches and cathedrals built to venerate literally thousands of these precious remnants of martyrs and saints. In Bruges, Belgium, there is a relic sacred above all others...
by loewendan | Jul 14, 2015 | Amsterdam, Belgium, bicycle, bike, Bruges, cycling, Europe, Europe Tour, European, Explore, Low Countries
They don’t call Belgium and the Netherlands the “low” countries for nothing. The “nether” in “Netherlands” actually means “lower”. With most of the land at or below sea level, and nary a hill in sight, you...
by loewendan | Jul 11, 2015 | bargain, Europe, European, France, Paris, Shopping, Tour, tour guide, travel
Nobody is going to accuse me of being a fashionista (I’m not even sure that term can be applied to a male?). But I know from having taken thousands of travellers through La Ville Lumière (the city of light) that a “break” from the landmarks and...
by loewendan | Jul 8, 2015 | cell phone, European, Rick Steves, sim card
If you want (or need) to stay connected with home or work while you’re traveling in Europe, or you want the ability to easily call ahead to hotels/restaurants, you may want to invest in a European SIM card. Though it is possible to use your North American phone...
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