My treasure box of mementos from my travels and entries for The Daily Post’s weekly Photo Challenge; a “lenscape” of picture-worthy moments and travel-related associations in photo format; testaments to an ongoing journey, exhibits of life.
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
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
My mother always taught me to walk with my head raised high, to “look at what’s flying instead of what’s crawling”, the way she put it. And there is indeed so much to see up there. Architecture is a wonderful marriage of functionality and great beauty, a testament to being unique and technologically savvy before that expression even … Continue reading
What could be a better treat than a picnic on the potentially last sunny weekend of the year? In these neck of woods you’re grateful for any sun you get. So, if you’re a savoury food lover like me, why not top it with some delightful treats of the edible variety, like these sun-dried tomato muffins with homemade fresh … Continue reading
There are some things every traveller should try at least once, and pub-crawling in Brussels is one of them. If you’re a fan of fine brews of “liquid bread”, Belgian beer is a must-try. Whether in its natural form, or cooked into food it’s rightfully famous, and is indeed consumed in large amounts by tourists and locals alike. Yet … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 