Waiting for Bordeaux
We reluctantly left San Sebastian around noon and took the 1:30 PM train from Hendaye to Bordeaux. We got in around 4 PM and made our way to the Airbnb. Our first introduction to Bordeaux was not good. To get … Continued
Basque in the Sun in San Sebastian
We finally made it to my favorite country, Spain. Maybe I’ll have a different opinion after we finish our year but my heart still belongs to Spain. Read about our first stop in Spain in the latest post: Basque in the Sun in San Sebastian
Midway through Mid-Career Break: A Look Back
We just passed the halfway point of our honeymoon so I thought I would do a quick update and answer some questions people may have. We’ve been traveling for over 200 days and it’s still pretty surreal. There’s been a … Continued
Muscles in Brussels
Belgium has had a sporadic past. At different points in its history it was part of the Austrian Empire, The Holy Roman Empire, the Netherlands and France. Belgium gained independence in 1830 and Brussels remained mostly a Dutch-speaking city until … Continued
Amsterdam: Sex, Drugs, and Windmills?
There’s more to Amsterdam than the Red Light District and pot shops. Check out our PG-13 trip to the “Venice of the North” in the latest post: Amsterdam: Sex, Drugs, and Windmills?