River Cruising Through The Netherlands and Belgium
I saw the AMA Waterways ship moored early at the dock in Amsterdam and stepped on board. It was just the beginning of sailing for 7 days with tulip and chocolate anticipation. Seven days ahead of river cruising and I was ready to partake of as much as possible, and why not? It was vacation...
Flowing River of Food, Wine and Chocolate
Colorful tulips, buttery coffee cakes and local wines were just the beginning as I was welcomed on board my river cruise. 7 days of sailing and I was ready to partake of as much as possible, and why not? It was vacation and more highlights were about to unfold. Boarding usually begins in the afternoon,...
Ghent, a beautiful city with Van Hecke’s chocolates
One step inside Van Hecke’s in charming Ghent, Belgium, with the aromas of butter and chocolate floating through the air and I swooned. Florent Van Hecke is 3rd generation chocolatier and baker at the family’s shop with a personality as sweet as his store. His son Stephen has learned the trade and was busy making...
