Itchy Feet and Titchy Feet

A travel blog that focuses on the things that most people miss or dont care about.

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Hi, I’m Paul. This isn’t your typical travel blog — you won’t find me waxing lyrical about “hidden gems” or rating hotel pillows. What you will find is an honest account of dragging my family around the world: the bizarre things that catch my eye, the stories that probably shouldn’t be told, and the general chaos that comes with travelling with me. Think of it as a holiday diary, written by someone who notices the weird stuff.

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  • Edam, Uno, Oasis and a Ferry

    Edam, Uno, Oasis and a Ferry

    We had enjoyed yesterday’s breakfast so much we decided to go again.  The wonderful Bakkerij Van Hecke was, and I am sure still is, the perfect breakfast spot for sure.  My total inability to converse with the lady behind the counter, and the wonderful trip that we had been on, meant that I downloaded Duolingo in that café…

  • Look, we are literally In Bruges

    Look, we are literally In Bruges

    Legend has it that, having crossed the bridge, the first person you see will be the person you marry.  I suspect a lot of people in Bruges will be married to fat American tourists.

  • “It’s a prison for animals I guess”….a lazy day in Antwerp

    “It’s a prison for animals I guess”….a lazy day in Antwerp

    Wide awake and fully refreshed we wandered around looking for somewhere nice to tackle breakfast.  Last night we had come out of the hotel and turned right, so this morning we tried left. We thought we were walking past a prison as there were very high, plain walls with lots of security fencing and cameras.  It wasn’t…

  • Efteling, gaslighting and onwards to Belgium.

    Efteling, gaslighting and onwards to Belgium.

    I like Antwerp Dad, you never know when you might need three shops selling diamonds all in a row do you?