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Stylish hotel lobby lounge at NH Collection Ghent with circular tan seating, low marble tables, and books arranged on a central shelf divider.

City Guides, Europe · December 15, 2025

NH Collection Ghent Hotel Review: Is It Worth Staying Here?

When I planned a surprise winter weekend getaway for my husband’s birthday, I wanted a hotel in Ghent that was central, comfortable, and modern. NH Collection Ghent ticked all the boxes. It’s right in the historic center, with the Christmas…

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A busy Antwerp street with cars and taxis parked alongside a red iron and glass structure connected to the central station. A clock tower rises at the end of the building under a clear sky.

City Guides, Europe · September 24, 2025

Where to Stay in Antwerp: My Tips + 8 Great Hotels

Whenever I visit a new city, I usually spend days researching where to stay, what to see, and where to eat. But with Antwerp, most of that time went into scouting out jewelers. Antwerp is a major diamond hub, and…

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The striking Collégiale Notre-Dame church with its onion-shaped dome stands at the base of Dinant’s cliffs, with the citadel perched above and riverside cafes in front.

City Guides, Europe · July 22, 2025

What to Do in Dinant in One Day: Belgium’s Saxophone Town

Planning a day trip to Belgium’s riverside town and wondering what to do in Dinant? Dinant had been on my Belgium bucket list ever since I spotted it in a post by fellow travel blogger, Brit. With its colorful buildings…

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Close-up of a fantasy-style mural showing oversized flowers and a whimsical church steeple emerging from petals, painted on a dark blue wall between city buildings in Namur.

City Guides, Europe · July 2, 2025

Where to Stay in Namur, Belgium: My Tips + 6 Great Hotels

Planning a trip to Belgium and wondering where to stay in Namur? To be honest, we didn’t plan on staying in Namur at first. We had our eyes set on Dinant, but once we saw how pricey the hotels were,…

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