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At Grownup Travels, we believe in the kind of travel where you bring home stories, not souvenirs. We are up for adventures with rough edges but soft landings, accommodations that are unique or boutique, and the kind of cultural experiences that make your travels truly memorable. Read some of our latest articles below, scroll down to browse a destination that interests you, or visit our photo galleries that are sure to fuel your wanderlust.
A Visit to Kasteel Van Loppem near Bruges, Belgium
Belgium may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of castles, yet this European country has around 3,000 of them, one of the highest densities of castles per square kilometre in the world. Kasteel Van Loppem, a beautiful example of a 19th-century castle is one of them and is located less than 10 kilometres from Bruges. Read more about this hidden gem that most visitors to Bruges have yet to discover.
Stargazing in Tucson, Arizona at Mt. Lemmon SkyCentre
Most people go to Tucson, Arizona in January for its bright sunny skies. Henk and I went there for the dark inky ones. We even drove up to more than 9,100 feet above sea level to get a closer look at the heavens from the top of one of the area’s Sky Islands. Wait, “what’s a Sky Island” you might ask? Well, read on about the best place to go stargazing in Tucson.
What to See at the The Briscoe Western Art Museum, San Antonio
From the popularity of ‘cowboy core’ fashion trends (thank you, Beyoncé) to Netflix’ American Primeval dramatic series, America’s Old West in all of its iterations is definitely having a moment. But this fascination with the Wild West isn’t new or fleeting: for the past 200 years or so, there have been countless artists who have been inspired to create art reflecting the West’s other-worldly landscapes, native peoples, European settlers and unique history. And there’s no better place to see some of this art in San Antonio than at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
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