Chocolate shops are ubiquitous in Brussels, but in order to not waste time or money on the “tourist trap” big names, I’m sharing 4 smaller places that I recommend trying out. You’re about to see a whole lot of chocolate. 1. Frederic Blondeel One of the most interesting chocolate shops we tried on our trip,… Read More My 4 Favorite Chocolate Shops in Brussels
Brussels is an old city, it’s the headquarters of the EU, and it’s worth a visit! But first? What will you eat? Luckily, in a city that loves sweets, frites, and hearty traditions, you’ve got some great options. Pierre Marcolini Pierre Marcolini is a chocolate shop, but it’s biggest success are the macarons. Trust me.… Read More 5 Places to Eat in Brussels
Even if you’ve never been to Belgium, odds are you’ve had a beer from there or a beer that’s a Belgian style. Luckily, many breweries have gotten pretty good at making their own Belgian styles, but if you’re in Brussels, you ought to try the originals, don’t ya think? Moeder Lambic A great spot if… Read More The 3 Best Spots for a Beer in Brussels
A run-down of how we fit a lot into a short trip with 17 students! Day 1: Washington D.C. Memorials! The National Mall is worth exploring and it’s easy to get to lots of different sites. We hit the Washington Monument, the WWII Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr.… Read More Travel: D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (with middle schoolers)
Chicago is a great place to explore and try new things, but when you live here, you want at least a few places you can rely on when you’re not feeling as adventurous or you’re taking some out-of-towners to! Here’s a (small) list of my favorites that get revisited again and again. Pub Royale Easily… Read More 6 Chicago Restaurants Worth Frequenting
Unless you’re already knowledgable about wine (kudos to you), you’ve probably been in a restaurant or the wine aisle at your grocery store and just stared at your possibilities. The names, years, and locations on the bottles all confuse you and you end up selecting one because of one of three things: You’ve had it… Read More Learning About Wine When You’re Starting From Scratch
Winter is difficult for those of us who aren’t really into winter outdoor activities. I’d much rather stay in by the fire with some hot cocoa or wine instead of be out on the slopes or snowshoeing. Take that lack of desire to be outside in the winter and add in the Chicago wind? It’s… Read More Day-Date for a Chicago Winter
