Tracing the WWII Path of Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division, in Europe
Would you love to tour Europe and take in historical sites of major WWII battles? Stand in the place where history happened. Pay respects to those who sacrificed for freedom.…
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Visiting the 101st Airborne Museum in Bastogne, Belgium
Put the 101st Airborne Museum high on your list of places to visit for World War II history in Bastogne. Located in the heart of this small city in Belgium,…
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Ghent’s Castle of the Counts
The Castle of the Counts is in the city center of Ghent, Belgium. This medieval fortress hasn’t been lived in for centuries, but the charm of its layers of walls…
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Surprised by Vibrant Ghent
From my arrival in vibrant Ghent until I reluctantly left, I loved exploring this historic Belgian city. More people talk about neighboring Bruges, but I discovered that Ghent has the…
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Bastogne, Belgium — Tracing the Battle of the Bulge
Bastogne, a small town in southern Belgium, sits in rolling farmland, with stands of the Ardennes forest just outside of town. On our visit, colorful umbrellas decorated the main street.…
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In Flanders Fields: A Tour
The battlefields of WWI around Ypres, the land known as Flanders Fields, lie in peaceful farmland. This month marks the 100th anniversary of my country’s entry into the long, muddy,…
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Ypres and the Menin Gate
The small town of Ypres sits amid peaceful farmlands in Belgium. It is also know as Ieper in Flemish. During WWI, Ypres suffered from its location, always within a few…
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Biking in Bruges, Belgium
Bruges, Belgium is known for its chocolate and beer, and biking in Bruges is another plus. This post contains affiliate links. Clicking on them may result in a commission being…