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15th March 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A heart stopping journey
Up early and the plans still went sideways. Thank goodness you made it. I could feel your stress in your writing.

From Blog: The Key to England

13th March 2016

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

The Battle of Britain
To be at Dover Castle for the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain flyover...can't think of a better place. What a homecoming!

From Blog: The Key to England

13th March 2016

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

The Battle of Britain
It really was a perfect homecoming. Just a shame my zoom wasn't good enough to get close ups.

From Blog: The Key to England

11th March 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

France
We loved our time in France and found the people very friendly. They do appreciate you attempting the language.

From Blog: Lille - A taste of France

26th January 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Antwerp
This is the one town we didn't get to in Belgium and now I need to go back.

From Blog: Strolling around sunny Antwerp

26th January 2016

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Antwerp
Absolutely! maybe you guys can fit it with your Luxembourg trip.

From Blog: Strolling around sunny Antwerp

24th January 2016

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Antwerp
There is always something special in a stroll if you keep your eyes open. Love this streetscape Alan. Well spied.

From Blog: Strolling around sunny Antwerp

21st December 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Follow in your footsteps
We are busy planning a trip and may spend part of our time in Switzerland. We may have to follow in your footsteps and spend some time in Luxenborg.

From Blog: The Magnificent Chateau

21st December 2015

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Luxembourg
Yes, I think you'll both love Luxembourg. Will this be a new country to your list?

From Blog: The Magnificent Chateau

6th December 2015

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Couchsurfing
There is something rather special when you can travel to a country being entertained and shown the sites by a local who probably gets as much out of it as you. Looks like a rewarding visit to Luxembourg Alan, being the guest and doing just that.

From Blog: The calming, picturesque capital of Luxembourg

9th December 2015

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Hosting
Absolutely! I have returned the favour and hosted Stefano for one night on a quick visit. Next time, I hope he stays longer so I can show him places of England that he's never even heard of! Couchsurfing is a good network, same we TravelBlog :)

From Blog: The calming, picturesque capital of Luxembourg

5th December 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

I like that rule
As you informed us you must visit the same number of countries as your age or more. We are also just a few behind so we will take your advice and get busy. Wow, great photos. Sounds like you found a new friend and he really did a fantastic job showing you around.

From Blog: The calming, picturesque capital of Luxembourg

5th December 2015

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

The good rule
Glad to hear that you're both taking up the rule and look forward to reading your future travel blogs. Stefano did a great job looking after me and he also has a holiday apartment in the south of France so I hope to visit him there next year for some more travel adventures :)

From Blog: The calming, picturesque capital of Luxembourg

18th November 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Belgium
Never enough

From Blog: Belgian Beer Festival

14th November 2015

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Spoilt for Choice!
Macaroons and 200 different beers--good luck choosing! When I first looked at your map, I couldn't figure out what was in the middle of nowhere--ah, Waterloo. Best that that battle was out in the countryside! Such gorgeous architecture and so well maintained in Belgium--you've brought back great memories! Thanks.

From Blog: Belgian Beer Festival

14th November 2015

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Spoilt for choice!
I have never been so indecisive in all my life! Glad to have brought you back great memories :D

From Blog: Belgian Beer Festival

7th November 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Ghent
We really enjoyed our time in Ghent. Dave is a beer lover and this part of the world is grand. The foods are amazing. Your photos have done an excellent job capturing the ambience of this lovely town.

From Blog: Ghent - An Impressive City!

8th November 2015

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Photos
I'm glad you liked the photos and it sounds like you're both reliving fond memories of your time spent in Ghent.

From Blog: Ghent - An Impressive City!

2nd November 2015

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Views from the belfry!
What can be better than climbing a belfry and taking out your map to orient yourself! Europe is brilliant for that; South America less so. Ghent and those medieval Belgium towns (Antwerp, too) are so picturesque! Looks as if you had a yummy time there. If you do return, and if St Bavos isn't being renovated, there a hugely famous (in art history circles) painting by the famous Jan van Eyck, the Ghent Altarpiece. Love your canal cruise through the city!

From Blog: Ghent - An Impressive City!

2nd November 2015

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Jan Van Eyck
Glad you loved the canal cruise. My travel book told me of the famous Jan Van Eyck painting. It was very easy for myself to get over to Belgium from the UK so will make sure I visit again. Your South American blogs look really interesting :)

From Blog: Ghent - An Impressive City!

10th October 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Chocolate
Life is grand isn't it? Simple pleasures.

From Blog: The medieval fairytale known as Bruges

10th October 2015

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Chocolate
Absolutely! I visited the Chocolate Line again in Antwerp for a top up :)

From Blog: The medieval fairytale known as Bruges

4th October 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Cathedral
Beautiful

From Blog: The Great War

4th October 2015

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Cathedral
Beautiful indeed. I was lucky to see so many beautiful and stunning cathedrals and churches whilst exploring Belgium.

From Blog: The Great War

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I'm a passionate traveller and very content when exploring different places. I love to experience new cultures, as well as getting the opportunity to meet interesting people from all over the world. My life changed somewhat in 2019 when I became a daddy and my priority has changed but my desire to travel very much remains. I have a fascination with Latin America; this is because of the beautiful scenery, fantastic wildlife, different types of cultures and history. I even learnt some Spanish to help when exploring these countries. TravelBlog has allowed me to share my stories with frien... full info