The Road Less Travelled

I often think that one of the many benefits of living in this quiet corner of the world is our relatively easy access to mainland Europe. Within in a couple of hours we can be in Paris, London, Amsterdam etc. It is really quite difficult to go wrong in terms of where to visit: there are simply loads of interesting cities within striking distance.

Over the summer I spent a few days in Antwerp. When I mentioned I was going there quite a few people wondered why - well I’m happy to report that, although it may not be on the main tourist trail, Antwerp is a stylish and fascinating place in which to spend a few days. We flew from Dublin to Brussels and then got a 30-minute train straight from the airport to Antwerp (and our hotel was directly across the street from the station). In fact, in some ways, it is easier to get to than central London. The city is briming with museums, historic buildings and beautiful churches. On top of that the food (and beer) are top-notch. So if you have become slightly jaded with visiting the usual tourist hot spots in Europe, I would urge you to try somewhere a bit off the beaten track. Dusseldorf here we come.

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