No, not Heineken. Although I will openly admit that the beer tastes wonderful when it hasn’t been shipped all the way across an ocean. And of course there’s always a time and a place for a Heiney. BUT I want to focus on two other places in Amsterdam that I believe are worth your time… Read More Two Places You Must Have a Drink in Amsterdam
Ah, Brussels. Chocolate, fries, waffles, and beer. What else could you want? Brussels is a unique city and definitely worth a visit. Here’s a few things to keep in mind before you go! 1. It’s small, so you can either enjoy Brussels at a leisurely pace, or you can book a day trip to a… Read More 6 Tips When Traveling to Brussels
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
