Bruges is the capital of the province West Flanders in Belgium and its historic city centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Bruges’s beauty can be contributed to the fact that, although it’s been raided several times throughout history, most of the city’s medieval architecture remained intact, making it one of the most well-preserved and … Continue reading
This week is all about winter blues. The glistening hoarfrost on the ground in the morning is nothing more now than the last chilly breath of winter before nature and its people awake anew. We can finally shed layers of clothing, and enjoy the touch of the sun’s warming rays on our face just a … Continue reading
This is the crappiest winter in a long time. Not only is it temperamental both literally and figuratively, it also seems to have a detrimental effect on my body. I’ve been sick since Christmas, which naturally means a lot of annoyance, less exploring and more cancelled trips, and trying to find indoor entertainment. You probably … 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
Postcards from the Country 