There’s a particular kind of traveler we love; those who seek out spontaneous travel. They’re not the ones who plan eighteen months out, research every hotel, and build a spreadsheet of packing lists. They’re the ones who see an intriguing opportunity, look at their calendar, and think: I could actually make this work—and they do! Continue Reading →
Category: Belgium
Travel with the de Cocquéau Brothers in Belgium
Having a great local guide can be the final component that turns a very good vacation into an amazing experience. In Belgium, we double that recipe ingredient by using the brothers Yannick and Jérémie de Cocquéau as our local guides. Yannick de Cocquéau Yannick is adept at what he describes as a “Burgundian Lifestyle” which Continue Reading →
Why Travel To Belgium?
Why travel to Belgium? You might wonder why we have not one but two trips on our 2026 schedule to Belgium. Belgium is Not Over-Touristed Belgium is not a huge tourist destination, and we love that. According to the European Union, in 2023 the country hosted 45 million visitor overnights – and that included business Continue Reading →
Is It Unsafe or Uncomfortable for Americans to Travel?
The United States is generating a lot of headlines around the world right now, most of them negative. No matter your politics at home, people around the world are not impressed with our tariffs, border control, arresting of immigrants, or slashing of foreign aid. So is it unsafe or uncomfortable for Americans to travel right Continue Reading →
Epic Adventures with a Real-Life Beerbarian
Main photo credit: Zak Jokela Meet Doug Bailey, resident Beerbarian for Zephyr Adventures and Red Lodge Ales. Doug is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades. Not only does he know his beer, but he can teach you how to snowboard, wrangle a horse, navigate rapids, and make a mean cocktail, all while wearing a kilt. We had Continue Reading →
Calling Brussels: A Clever Campaign To Help Ease Travelers' Minds
Around the new year, Brussels had been linked to terrorist plots. Consequently, the international media began falsely portraying the city as a dangerous war zone. To help ease travelers’ minds that Brussels is still a safe and thriving city, the Visit Brussels tourism board has recently launched a cute and clever campaign called #CallBrussels. The Continue Reading →
Idaho Skating and Belgium Beer Tours in the News
Our Idaho Inline Skating Tour was recently covered in the Alaska Airlines inflight magazine and our Belgium Active Beer Tour was written up in BC (British Columbia) Beer News. From time to time we invite journalists on our tours, which is a great way for them to experience what all of you get to experience Continue Reading →
A Spontaneous Belgian Blend
Belgium is a very small country where people think very small, very local. We call ourselves sometimes “parish”-minded. Having to go somewhere 120 miles away is for us mentally the same as a trip from the East Coast to LA for many Americans.
Become a Beer Tourist with us in Belgium!
Chances are “beer” and “tourism” are two words you’ve likely never put together. When you travel, you likely put high consideration on the destination, sights, perhaps the food, and if you’re a Zephyr traveler, then you certainly consider the activities offered in the area. Beer Tourism may not be a buzz word yet, but we Continue Reading →
Will Travel For Beer
People travel for a number of different reasons: to hike in a different mountain chain they’ve never been to before; to experience, first hand, a different way of life; to eat and drink like a local. The burgeoning craft beer scene in the United States affords the beer enthusiast who likes to travel the opportunity Continue Reading →