I’ve seen a lot this trip – luckily for me, the blog helps remind me of all the fun and interesting things I’ve seen and done. Today is my last full day in Brussels because tomorrow I’m taking the train (yay! No flying for the next week or so) to Bruges where I’ll be spending…… Continue reading Could this be my first European church??!

Yesterday was a good day to be in Belgium, specifically Brussels. Why you ask? Well, the Red Devils (the national soccer team) were returning victors of 3rd place in the World Cup. And yes, I asked a bartender if this was a good thing and he said most excitedly “oh yes!.” The Grand Place was…… Continue reading Chocolate and beer go together, right?!

My dream city come true! Seriously, cities keep getting better and better as I travel my way through this world. In case those hints weren’t clicking for you, I have ended up in Belgium! Some general thoughts on Europe before I continue: first and foremost, people do not have spatial awareness or even consideration for…… Continue reading Beer, waffles, chocolate and fries!

An original Amy Gonzales quote that the guys at Warpig (a brewery with American barbecue and American brewing twist) had a good chuckle at! Today started off with a canal boat tour in almost 100 degree weather, no shade. And I’m only slightly exaggerating. I asked someone to take my picture. I was already burning.…… Continue reading “You must persevere if you want good beer.”

If you follow me on Instagram (@goamesgo), then you already know where I am. I couldn’t help but take a screen shot of where in the world my Google maps blue dot is. Here are some hints for those that like playing this guessing game: There are a lot of bikes – something like 50%…… Continue reading Bikes, beer on the street and blond-haired blue-eyed babes

I awoke this morning to a miracle! My prayers have been answered – no, I didn’t meet some hot European prince who wants me and Lola (my dog) to move to Europe and live in his castle. It’s better. Better you ask? Yes! The weather finally broke today. It’s cold, drizzly and gray. I’m told…… Continue reading Random last full day in Edinburgh

Very long day with a tour out of Edinburgh…before I get to that, let me just comment how hot it is in Europe in general. A “heatwave” has been following me since Toronto. If I weren’t so sweaty and close to heat stroke, I’d consider it a compliment that the sun is following me around.…… Continue reading A loch, a castle and a kelpie

Traveling isn’t as glamorous as I (or other travel writers) make it out to be. There’s the mundane that you have to deal with: dirty clothes. It becomes sort of a challenge to find a.) a sink to do laundry in and b.) somewhere to hang your clothes to dry that isn’t offensive to the…… Continue reading A bit of Scottish history – and a sign from the universe

You can tell by the following hints: they use pounds (£), there are red telephone booths everywhere, and the English flag flies high. I’m now in Edinburgh, Scotland!!!Scotland is so cool. And not because they have Uber (Ireland, catch up!) but because there are tons of cool streets with lots of old buildings and Edinburgh…… Continue reading I’m definitely in the U.K.

Today is my last full day in Dublin. I decided I should at least head to some of the haunted places I so carefully mapped out. First stop, 13 Henrietta Street where an exorcism is rumored to have taken place and the ghost of the woman exorcised haunts the premises. There was no address on…… Continue reading Spirits of Dublin – the ghostly and alcohol ones