OVER 160 MADONNAS HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT Hidden Antwerp: The Story Behind the City’s Corner Madonnas As we wandered through the winding streets of Antwerp during our Tauck river cruise, we kept noticing something curious: corner Madonnas in Antwerp — statues of the Virgin…
Hidden Pub Antwerp: An Underground Doorway Beneath the City One of the joys of exploring a city on foot is finding the things you’d never notice from a bus window. That’s exactly what happened during our Tauck river cruise stop in Antwerp, where we…
Hidden Antwerp: A Narrow Alley, A Mysterious Door, and a Lock Full of Secrets Just a short stroll from Antwerp’s bustling Grote Markt, we found ourselves in a hidden alley in Antwerp — a hushed passage that felt plucked from another century. The cobblestone…
Brabo Fountain Antwerp: The City’s Legendary Hand-Tossing Hero Brabo Fountain Antwerp is a must-see landmark that brings to life the city’s legendary hand-tossing hero in the heart of the historic Grote Markt. The Legend Behind the Statue According to local legend, a giant named…
CLICK FOR A LARGER VIEW Tauck River Cruise: Exploring Antwerp’s History As part of our Tauck river cruise through Belgium, we’ve arrived in Antwerp—a city rich with history and culture. Known for its pivotal role in trade, commerce, and the arts, Antwerp’s past continues…
Carol samples a Belgian chocolate in the Grote Markt. Discovering the Best of Belgian Chocolate One of our main missions in visiting Brussels was discovering the best of Belgian chocolate, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Belgium’s rich chocolate-making heritage is world-renowned, with renowned chocolatiers…
Lunch in the Heart of Brussels: Dining on the Grote Markt Square at Le Roy d’Espagne If you’re visiting Brussels, there’s no better way to experience the city’s rich history and vibrant atmosphere than by enjoying a meal at Le Roy d’Espagne, one of…
CAROL ENJOYS FRITES IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM The Frites of Brussels: A Belgian Tradition You Can’t Miss In Brussels, frites are more than just a snack—they’re a culinary institution. Thick-cut, double-fried, and served with a variety of sauces, these golden fries are a staple of…
The Top 10 Things to Do in Brussels, Belgium Brussels is a city where old-world charm and modern elegance blend seamlessly. As the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union, Brussels is not only a hub for politics and…
An Unexpected Love Affair with Belgian Beer Before our Tauck river cruise through Belgium, I wouldn’t have even called myself a casual beer drinker. At home, I lean more toward sipping a fine whiskey — WhistlePig’s 10-Year Rye, to be exact — and rarely…
