The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Passports for International Travelers In our ultimate guide to U.S. Passports, traveling abroad requires meticulous planning, and the most important part of that planning is ensuring your U.S. passport is in order. This guide walks you through everything you…
Ruben Self-Portrait The Genius of Rubens at Antwerp’s Cathedral Peter Paul Rubens is synonymous with Baroque art, and his legacy in Antwerp is immortalized in the Cathedral of Our Lady, where his masterpieces, including The Descent from the Cross, still stand. Known not only…
AI Generated. CLICK FOR LARGE VIEW Antwerp Cathedral: A Masterpiece of Gothic Architecture Antwerp, Belgium, a city known for its rich history and vibrant culture, is home to one of the most breathtaking examples of Gothic architecture in Europe—the Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal)….
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…
