I’m learning so much just by hanging out at my beer bar and I’ve already had some interesting experiences there. For example, Europeans use an “azerty” keyboard. They laughed at my “qwerty” one and we had an interesting debate on which name of the keyboard is less offensive. I was already outnumbered and thus lost…… Continue reading Just being present is enough sometimes!
Home??!
You know those cities where it just feels like “home.” Sevilla was like that as soon as I stepped off the train. For some reason, I feel like home in this quaint, charming little town that speaks Dutch. I’m currently in Bruges, Belgium. A horse has spit on my leg (not on purpose of course)…… Continue reading Home??!
Could this be my first European church??!
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??!
Chocolate and beer go together, right?!
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?!
Beer, waffles, chocolate and fries!
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!
“You must persevere if you want good beer.”
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.”
Bikes, beer on the street and blond-haired blue-eyed babes
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
Random last full day in Edinburgh
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
A loch, a castle and a kelpie
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
A bit of Scottish history – and a sign from the universe
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
There She Goes... 