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  • Belgium – Day 5 – Bruges

    Final day in Belgium. While we only got to experience one part of Belgium, I can say it’s been beautiful and we loved learning about the history! After the many drinks we had last night…. We needed some food in our stomachs first thing in the morning and ultimately… that resulted in McDonald’s for breakfast… Read more

  • Belgium – Day 4 – Bruges

    Belgium – Day 4 – Bruges

    First full day in Brugges! We started off with a good tour / historical walking tour. Stop 1: Hot chocolate – Belgium is #1 in the world for chocolate. Brugges specifically used to be known as a port and market town. Through all the importing of goods, they discovered chocolate from the Americas and Africa… Read more

  • Belgium – Day 3 – Travel/Bruges

    Belgium – Day 3 – Travel/Bruges

    At the beginning of this trip, we had left the middle three days open with nothing booked. We knew we wanted to be in Amsterdam the first fees days and the last few days, but wanted to stay open for the middle. Based on tons of recommendations and insights from other people on our tours… Read more

  • Netherlands – Day 2 – Amsterdam

    Netherlands – Day 2 – Amsterdam

    Okay! Started the day off strong with a food tour! This is one of my favorite things to do on a trip. As I’ve said before, you learn so much about a culture/country through their food! It’s a great activity to do on your first full day as it helps you get the feel for… Read more

  • Netherlands – Day 1 – Amsterdam

    Netherlands – Day 1 – Amsterdam

    Long long long travel day!! Our layover was in Stockholm so of course we had to try some real Swedish Meatballs for lunch. So delicious! Finally made it to Amsterdam! Our day consisted of lots of walking and drinking to get a feel for things. I’m currently reading Anne Frank’s Diary but haven’t finished yet.… Read more

  • Thailand – Day 10, 11, 12 – Phuket / Bangkok

    Thailand – Day 10, 11, 12 – Phuket / Bangkok

    Sorry for the delay here. I know you were all so anxiously waiting for the next post 😅 Day 10 I went scuba diving! It was a whole day adventure, leaving 7am till 6pm. Including a 1 hour bus ride to a 2 hour boat ride down to Koi Racha Yai and Racha Noi Islands… Read more