11 Nov Veterans Day and the Connection to Me becoming a Travel Writer

I love to collect ornaments from my travels. When I put them on my Christmas tree I get to relive my trips and dream of my next voyage. Here are a couple of my favorites: NOEL from Paris and lace from Brugge. Joyeux Noël! ...
[slideshow]Lest you think this Gal Pal is all about the Bordeaux, gals cannot live by Bordeaux alone...
Brussels and Bruges are more alike than different. Although Brussels is bustling with commerce commuters and Bruges is slower paced and less crowded, both have amazing architecture and charming shopping avenues. Both have preserved and restored their beautiful city squares. They compete for bragging rights...
Creating arches in buildings is less about construction and more about showcasing art. This is evidenced in bulk in Europe. Belgium in particular, has some fascinating displays of arches around windows, doors or standing alone. The slide show below is just a small sample of...
New York, Boston, and San Francisco never prepared me for what I found in Brussels. Perhaps it was just the thrill of being in Europe for the first time, but the fusions of Belgium were definitely something special. The city of 1.8 million appears to...
Words are pointless - just have a gander at the beauty of the buildings of Brussels. It's eye candy for travelers, architects, interior designers and art lovers alike...
Travel guilt can set in when I am away from home. It feels bad sometimes to eat every meal out. Not only is it a killer on the calorie count, but it can put quite a dent in the old pocketbook. There’s a balance that...
Brussels, Belgium: What could be more fun than to discover a chocolate shop with your name on it while traveling to a new country? Gal Pal Elizabeth loved being surprised to see the colorful window full of sweet treats and her name above the door. ...
Gal Pal Elizabeth and I arrived in Brussels excited to explore a new city but unable to ignore the grumbling noises coming from our bellies so we ditched the thoughts of unpacking our bags in favor of going straight out to grab some lunch. The...