While the weather is cold and frightful this winter, we’re dreaming of sun, sand and crystal clear waters of tropical beaches (and maybe the occasional umbrella drink). Andrew and I both grew up on the Atlantic Ocean so we feel drawn to coastlines. Whether rocky and rugged or soft and sandy, here are 10 of...
While Belgium has hundreds of beautiful castles to explore, sometimes it’s nice to step beyond our borders and step into the history of another country. One of our favourite non-Belgian castles is the late-Medieval Raglan Castle, in Wales.
Normally, winter isn’t the time of year I think about visiting castles in Belgium. Cold stone walls, drafty windows and desolate, frozen gardens don’t make for an ideal Château experience. However, Christmas at the Château de Modave makes this Belgian castle a worthwhile winter visit.
Wherever you are in the world, we wish you joy, peace and love this holiday season and send you our best wishes for a wonderful New Year. - Alison and Andrew
For almost 7 years, we’ve been searching for the perfect wine bar in Brussels. Last night, by chance, we may just have found it at Etiquette Wines.
While castles are a pretty common sight across the continent, many of us non-Europeans still dream of staying in one. Adare Manor, in county Limerick, Ireland, is the perfect place to play out your Lord and Lady of the Manor fantasies.
Andrew and I aren’t particularly religious but in our travels we’ve visited many beautiful religious buildings of various faiths. We can’t help but admire the devotion and attention to detail that has gone into these various structures. Despite your religious affiliation (or lack thereof) it’s hard to not find these places both awe-inspiring and peaceful. Today I’d...
As a photographer, I am always looking for destinations rich in natural beauty. While I love architecture, and other man-made tourist sites, there is something particularly special about naturally occurring landmarks. One such place is the Cliffs of Moher, on Ireland’s west coast.
