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Bruges Day 2 – A day in the Countryside
Read more: Bruges Day 2 – A day in the CountrysideOn our second day in Bruges, we were met by Niels, from Retro Roller, who would take us beyond the canals and cobblestones into the quieter rhythms of the surrounding countryside. What made the day truly special was that he drove us in his beautifully preserved 1968 Jaguar 240—a classic that felt perfectly at home…
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Bruges —- Day One, Hotel Van Cleef and City Tour
Read more: Bruges —- Day One, Hotel Van Cleef and City TourAfter leaving Antwerp, Hotel Van Cleef (www.hotelvancleef.be/en) became our next destination—for three nights—tucked along a quiet canal just far enough from the crowds to feel like a retreat, yet close enough to step easily into the heart of Bruges. From the moment you enter, it’s clear this is not a traditional hotel experience. The bones…
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KMSKA Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Read more: KMSKA Royal Museum of Fine Arts AntwerpFor the longest time, I didn’t like museums. My eyes glazed over and I zoned out after a minute or two. But then—something shifted. Maybe it was the light catching a painting just right, or the way a single piece seemed to pull me in and hold my attention longer than I expected. Instead of…
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Old World, New World – Memories of My Dad While In Amsterdam (By a Guest Poster)
Read more: Old World, New World – Memories of My Dad While In Amsterdam (By a Guest Poster)I’m a New World girl, born and raised in Delaware, now living just about an hour outside Philadelphia, home of the incomparable Philadelphia Orchestra. Around here, there’s really no debate. To locals, it’s the best. That loyalty runs deep, shaped by years of listening to what’s known as the “Philadelphia sound”—a style built on a…
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Walking Antwerp
Read more: Walking AntwerpWe spent the day exploring Antwerp on foot with our guide Herman, who introduced himself with a mix of pride and understatement. Herman had been a policeman in the city for forty years. It quickly became clear that this wasn’t just a job he once held—it shaped how he sees Antwerp. Every street seemed to…
