Belgium has a reputation for being one of Europe’s more boring countries and is often skipped over on European itineraries. Those who do make it stay put in the Brussels Capital Region or hop a bus-tour to Bruges. While I love both of these cities, there is so much more to Belgium.  

Book Review - Bella's Chinese New Year is a picture book by Singapore resident Stacey Zolt Hara, illustrated by Steve Pileggi. It's the story of a young girl named Bella, and her adventures during Chinese New Year in Singapore. Bella is adorable - a huge smile, big curly hair, and fun glasses. Bella stars in a series of books, and a website, called Travel with Bella.

 

If someone told you they were going to put you on a small 100-passenger ship, and send you into one of the most potentially treacherous stretches of ocean for two full days of incredible adventure OR incredibly intense nausea, would you accept?