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Gauffre de Liege

SNACK ATTACK! 4 things that will make you fat in Brussels

Only a town that is so perpetually gray could offer such great snacks. How else are people to cheer themselves up here? To make up for its gloomy disposition, the “Brusselois” have come up with some fantastic ideas: snacks in cones, snacks in trucks, snacks available all over the city. Gaining weight in Brussels is very easy to do, and here are 4 suggestions that will make that even easier for you.

Cascais

Beach Queen in Cascais

There is nothing I like to do more than sitting around, staring at a body of water, reading something girlie, and eating the beach equivalent of street food. Cascais, only a 45 minute train ride from Lisbon, pairs an old-town vibe, with the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. Plus, it’s the easiest beach to get to from the big city. Fresh seafood, white sand and a laid back attitude: Cascais totally delivers!

The "new" synagogue

Learning about the Holocaust in Berlin

Take a break from the art, nightlife and rich foods that Berlin has to offer, and spend a day learning about the holocaust. As the epicenter of one of the largest events in world history, Germany undoubtedly offers a perspective you could never have learned in school. Here are my recommendations for a 3-stop tour that every visitor to Berlin should take the time to do.

Notre Dame Cathedral

No. 7 – France: O Nuit d’Amour

All the great and romantic things you have heard about Paris are true; and how fortunate of me to be in such a city while still young and pretty. :) It’s a shame, however, that even back then I wasn’t charming. Sweet Paris (pronounced pa-ree in French), thankfully, is charming enough for the both of us.