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Belgians are a little standoffish until

…you get them started talking about all the taxes, rules and regulations they have to deal with on a daily basis. Our taxi driver on the way to the other airport discussed in between the high taxes which makes them buy expensive things instead of paying the government tax, truck drivers aren’t allowed to drive […]

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Muze and the housesit in Belgium

Belgium is beautiful in the summer time. And like anywhere else the beautiful hot sunny days are broken up by cool, drizzly days. Our housesit in Huldenburg was incredible and we grew to love Muze, our Briard dog. What can I say about Muze (pronounced, “Mee-you”)? A lot! Fearfully strong, and strong willed but obedient […]

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Belgium Housesitting

Huldenberg, Belgium bike race and carnival

Erik and his family had never been, but we decided we couldn’t miss the half harvest bike race and carnival (I forget its real name). Expensive slushies, bumper cars, beer and a cycle race – what’s not to love?! We left Muze at home, she wouldn’t have taken being around lots of people and noise […]

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Our amazing housesit

We’ve been quiet I know. We’re housesitting in Belgium in a little town called Huldenberg outside Brussels, close to a very cool town of Leuven and we’ve been in a bit of overwhelm while we adjust. It seems to be our pattern, we get to a new location flip out for a week or so […]

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Having a travel agent is amazing!

This will sound like a paid endorsement, it isn’t. It’s heartfelt thanks to Martina and also Gitte.  Thank you! I’ve been very humbled by the help we’ve received on our travels. I’ve briefly mentioned Martina from The Travel Brokers in other posts, but now it’s time to sing her praises. She is our ace in the hole. […]