This week the theme is transformation. So who can tell me how to create a piece of art out of bugs? The image shows a close-up of one of the chandeliers in the Royal Palace’s Mirror Room, which (like the ceiling in the background) is covered with wing cases of jewel beetles. Brussels managed to … Continue reading
This time two years ago I was preparing for a three-week long trip to Mexico. It turned out to be one of the most memorable journeys I ever took, so no wonder I still reminisce about the time spent there. Last weekend I attended a chocolate-making demonstration at Planete Chocolat in Brussels and nostalgia swept over … Continue reading
Torben Jensen is a fellow writer and avid traveler with a newly-found passion for photography. He’s originally from Denmark, but left his home country and currently lives in Ireland. Apart from writing, traveling and photography, he adores anything book-related, which he frequently blogs about. This time around, we share some stories about his rare trip … 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 