Carol listens intently to the audio about this Bruegel painting. Discovering the Old Masters Museum in Brussels: A Journey Through Flemish Genius Tucked within the vast Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, the Old Masters Museum (Musée Oldmasters / Museum voor Oude Kunst)…
Our Stay at the Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria, Brussels When we arrived in Brussels to begin our Tauck river cruise adventure, we spent two nights at the Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels — a newly restored landmark that made for a truly regal welcome…
Our British Airways Business Class Experience Our Tauck river cruise through Belgium and Holland began not in Brussels, but in the sky — aboard a British Airways business class flight on the Airbus A350. Over the years, we’ve come to believe that a great…
Review: Our Tauck River Cruise in Belgium and Holland Carol and I just returned from a memorable Tauck river cruise sailing through Belgium and Holland, and we offer this review. Before I get started, if you’ve yet to visit Belgium and Holland in the…
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“Losing independence and needing help” is one of the most emotionally challenging aspects of aging. It’s not just about physical limitations—it’s about the deep fear of losing control over your own life and feeling like you’re no longer in charge of your own decisions….
“Financial insecurity in later years” is one of the biggest fears people face as they age. After decades of working, saving, and planning, the worry of “Will I have enough?” can be overwhelming—especially when unexpected expenses, rising costs, and health concerns start creeping in….
“Struggling to adapt to a fast-changing world” is one of the most overwhelming challenges of aging. It’s not just about keeping up with technology—it’s about watching the world shift in ways that feel unfamiliar, impersonal, and sometimes, even isolating. “The World Feels Unfamiliar to…
