Getting ready to ride the iDBUS (now OUIBUS) to Lille
Today Andrew reviews our bus trip from Brussels to Lille on iDBUS (now OUIBUS); a comfortable, affordable option to the train, and great for last-minute travel.
This could be yours… Live the Tuscan Dream, without the headaches, at Castelfalfi.
The new Castelfalfi resort in rural Tuscany allows you to live your own Tuscan dream by buying real estate, through holiday rentals, or by staying in the boutique hotel.
Learn how to plan a romantic couple’s road-trip through Champagne, France. Tour Champagne cellars, dine at great restaurants and of course enjoy Champagne tastings!
Thon Hotel EU, Green Key Hotel in Brussels
Finding a good hotel in Brussels is easy. Finding a hotel in Brussels with a social and environmental conscience wasn’t always so easy. At least until last April 2012, when the Green Key certified Thon Hotel EU opened its doors.
La Buvette – Classy, Cosy and Delicious
The more we’ve experienced artisanal products in Belgium, the more we’ve come to appreciate slow-food. Eating seasonal, local and sustainably raised food is not only good for the planet; it’s good for our taste-buds. If you need further proof that slow food is the best way to eat, you need to dine at La Buvette in Brussels.
The Monte Chiaro shop and wine cellar in Monteriggioni
In which a chance invite in Brussels leads to a wine tasting in a medieval walled village, a guided tour of Siena, and one incredible meal.
Visiting Norcia, ‘Pork Town’ Umbria
Italy is a gastronomic paradise with regions dedicated to wine, cheese, truffles and hundreds of other regional products. But when Andrew learned of a town dedicated to wild boar, there was no stopping him. We were on our way to Norcia, Umbria – better known to us as ‘Pork Town.’
There’s much more to Oostende than the beach
Oostende is smack dab in the middle of the Belgian coast and is a popular beach destination for locals. But there’s plenty to do besides work on your tan. In fact, we have 10 reasons you should visit Oostende and none of them involve getting sandy.
When Andrew and I visit a new Belgian city for a weekend, one of our first missions is to scope out recommended restaurants and make reservations. Over the course of two and a half days, we normally have one exceptional dining experience and one or two good meals. If we’re really lucky, there will be two stand-out meals. Dining in Oostende surpassed our expectations.