Before we delve into the culinary delights of Belgium as promised, living up to another promise is in order. I promised to push my boundaries by partaking in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), which is now over. So here I am recapping on how my escapade with the creative inward journey went. I set a goal of writing 50 thousand … Continue reading
Transition this time of the year inevitably makes me think of the changing of the seasons. With the end of November we progress into winter, and preparation for Christmas starts soon after. The falling of the last leaves is a painful, yet hopeful reminder of that. Most of us see winter as the season of death, decorate it pretty to … Continue reading
I grew up in the Eastern Block behind the Iron Curtain. I was only 13 when Berlin was reunited, and I remember the events leading up to it. I remember visiting Berlin when the Wall was still standing, right after the checkpoints between East and West Berlin were opened. I remember walking along the plaque near Checkpoint Charlie that marks where the … Continue reading
As I promised to give you 5 reasons to visit Brussels, I was going to go through architecture and major sights, but since all that information is readily available in any guidebook, I decided to deviate from the pattern. So instead of telling you about the best of Flemish renaissance on the iconic Grand Place, and give … Continue reading
Admittedly life has been a tad depressing of late. No need to mention the sad occurrences in Paris that still keep half of the world on its toes, and the other half in mourning. After the Paris attacks Brussels is now on lockdown and on high alert, due to a “serious and imminent threat” of terrorist attacks … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 