Joanie & Steve talk about their honeymoon in Europe
August 20, 2007
Giftpile registered couple: Joanie & Steve
Wedding date: June 10 2007
Honeymoon destination: Belgium, France & Luxembourg
Giftpile:What made you choose Northern Europe as your honeymoon destination?
Joanie & Steve: Food and drink, scenery, cities with interesting sights and museums, language ease
Giftpile:Can you pick a favorite country out of Belgium, France or Luxembourg?
Joanie & Steve: Belgium
Giftpile: Which was your favorite accommodation?
Joanie & Steve: Hotel Asiris in Bruges
Giftpile:What would be your ‘must see’ recommendations?
Joanie & Steve: Musee de la Gueuze in Brussels, Huis Van Alijn (Folk Art Museum) in Ghent, Unterlinden Museum in Colmar, biking in Strasbourg, Memling museum in Bruges, the cathedral in Strasbourg, Grand Place in Brussels, Luxembourg gardens in Paris, Gravensteen in Ghent, canal ride in Ghent, Petite Venise in Colmar, Casemates in Luxembourg, Musee D’Orsay in Paris.
Giftpile: Can you pick a favorite river for its scenery?
Joanie & Steve: The river around Luxembourg city
Giftpile: And what about the food? Belgium waffles or tarte au citron?
Joanie & Steve: Belgian waffles were amazing, but the best waffles were in Colmar, in eastern France. Tartes Flambees, also in Colmar, were delicious, Pork Shank in Belgium.
Giftpile: Where was your favorite place for some alone time?
Joanie & Steve: Colmar, because it’s a smaller town and quieter.
Giftpile: Did you pick up some great souvenirs?
Joanie & Steve: Yes, chocolate in Belgium, wine in Alsace-Lorraine, cards and other small items throughout.
Giftpile: Was there anything that you would rather have avoided?
Joanie & Steve: Santorini restaurant in Paris. Also, the canal rides in Bruges were recommended by everyone we spoke to, but it was rushed and not nearly as enjoyable as the one in Ghent. We also should have avoided dining right near Sacre Coeur in Paris on the Place du Tertre – too overpriced!
Giftpile: Would you recommend going to Europe as a honeymoon destination?
Joanie & Steve: Absolutely!
