Copenhagen is an oddball weekend destination for Americans studying in Brussels. Even the other European students I’ve met, with the exception of those from Scandinavia, have admittedly… Read more “Finding Utopia. Denmark.”
Category: Travel photos
Christmas Market Time
Christmas is upon us, and I don’t think I’ve ever felt so much holiday cheer in my life. My family doesn’t celebrate Christmas extravagantly. We spend it… Read more “Christmas Market Time”
Amsterdam, low-key
Amsterdam might be the most talked about city amongst Americans in Brussels. One reason is because it’s an easy voyage, so easy that everyone gets around to… Read more “Amsterdam, low-key”
A taste of Paris, Barcelona, Madrid
You couldn’t possibly have thought that I’d write about trips to Paris, Barcelona and Madrid and forget about the food. No, no. The food is getting its… Read more “A taste of Paris, Barcelona, Madrid”
Barcelona. Madrid. Mayhem.
I never really wanted to go to Spain. It’s not that I had anything against Spain; it just wasn’t on my short list of must-see places. If… Read more “Barcelona. Madrid. Mayhem.”
What can I say about Paris?
This is Versailles. They tell you that Versailles is completely lavish, over-the-top and stunningly gorgeous, and it is. But they don’t tell you that the vast grounds… Read more “What can I say about Paris?”
FALL BREAK
It’s starting. Tomorrow, I’ll be in Paris! A few days later, Barcelona! A couple days after that, Madrid! I booked my flights nearly two months ago, and… Read more “FALL BREAK”
Feasting in Berlin
Take note: two nights in Berlin is not enough. My friend Grace and I flew in last Saturday afternoon and left Monday evening. While we managed to… Read more “Feasting in Berlin”
Daytrips: Antwerp, Ostend
Saturday was another excursion with my art history class. Destination: Antwerp. If you thought the Antwerp train station was baroque, I can now tell you that you’re… Read more “Daytrips: Antwerp, Ostend”
Dining and Marvel-ing
I absolutely love Wednesdays. The mornings are rough with my 8:30 a.m. class, but a mere hour and a half later, I’m completely free. Usually, I’m not… Read more “Dining and Marvel-ing”
Janelle Bitker 