We were excited to check Belgium off our travel list and recently took an ‘Emptynestcation’ to visit Brussels and Brugge. Brussels is bursting with culture, history, food, and architecture and we were ready to soak it ALL in (especially the chocolate, beer and waffles!)
When you visit Brussels there are lots of famous landmarks to explore, and the city is built for pedestrians…
As we welcome our new phase of life as empty nesters, we discovered ‘Emptynestcation’s’ are a thing… and we’re enthusiastically on board! We recently traveled to visit Brugge, a beautiful historic city in Belgium that is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, often referred to as the “Venice of the North.”
Bruges is the French spelling…
Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Brugge, the NH Brugge hotel oozes charm and character. This special hotel offers a truly unique experience, seamlessly blending the modern conveniences of a contemporary hotel into a converted charming 17th century monastery.
The hotel is perfectly located; just a 10 minute walk to the train station, as well as a 10 minute walk to &hellip…
Travel can be a great way to escape the stresses of daily life and recharge your batteries. Whether it’s a beach vacay or a cultural trip, ditching your routine can help you relax and regenerate. Travel in 2023 will depend on a variety of factors including personal interests, budget, and current travel restrictions. When looking for interesting places to travel in 2023, you…
Growing up in England, it’s not lost on me how fortunate I am to live in Hermosa Beach. It’s the perfect place to slow down, recharge, and make memories with my loved ones. The beach is like a big ol’ hug for your soul, and beach sunsets are the highlight of my day. Beach sunsets are a soul-soothing paradise…
If you love color and modern art you’ll love nhow London, the East London hotel filled with quirky details. nhow London hotel was named one of the Best Hotels in London 2022 by The Times for the quirky design and fun interior. I stayed for two nights to see what all the hype was about, and let me tell you, it was one…
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal located along the Duoro River and it’s about a 3 hour drive from Lisbon. Portugal is having a moment right now and is quickly becoming one of the most popular relocation countries. Aside from being one of the safest countries in the world, with affordable healthcare and low crime, Portugal offers a unique program for…
EDIT September 8, 2022 – Surreal to be in Buckingham Palace to write this blog post, then watch the news unfold of the Queen’s passing in the afternoon. To be standing in the Blue Drawing Room hours before King Charles III gave his speech is a surreal and momentous part of history. I am grateful to the Royal Collection Trust for this opportunity…
Gosh Lisbon – we walked miles around you, up and down your steep hills, and my bum is forever thankful!
Lisbon is built on seven hills and it’s one of the oldest and fastest growing cities in Europe and is filled with incredible history, quiet neighborhoods and the most delicious food. We’d only traveled to Southern parts of Portugal, so spending…
Oh how I love Spain… the Spanish seem to have their work/life balance down to perfection, and our time in Seville validates how much we love this culture. Seville is famous for its enormous Catedral and the city is filled with orange scented courtyards, and stunning Mudejar architecture oozing with history. We stumbled upon interesting neighborhoods humming with the hustle of Spanish life…