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…
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…
