Rarely does a country leap to the top or near the top of the many destinations I’ve been to. Portugal does that, and then some. From its literal warmth (summertime here is lovely) to its figurative warmth (people were friendly and extra helpful upon seeing us with kids), how can you not love Portugal?
What can I say? I miss travel. Probably not a surprising sentiment these days, but the reasons I miss it may make my thoughts unique. Or heck maybe you have these yearnings too?
An eternal city of seven hills, love, and pasta. Oh, the pasta. Rome is a foodie’s paradise and a historian’s dream wrapped in beautiful packaging and served up on a marble platter. Take the time to appreciate the Italian capital.
Chocolate. Beer. Fries. Pleasantness to spare. Sound like heaven?
Almost. it’s Belgium. Specifically the Belgian capital of Brussels and the charming town of Bruges. Ideal for a couple but great for a small group, these two cities epitomize what European vacations should be.
Prague and Vienna might be the capitals of neighboring nations but each city has a dramatically different feel. One is full of beer, ancient buildings, and bridges.
The other is modern with a regal feel and chocolate. Lots of chocolate. And coffee. And did I mention chocolate?