The fast paced traveller
As someone who doesn't really like fish in any way or form, Scandinavia never really struck me as a place where I'd discover some culinary delights. So when I booked my solo trip to Copenhagen, I wasn't expecting to find a lot of typical dishes or places I'd be able to try and actually enjoy. But after some... Continue Reading →
Let's go back one week in time. I was busy preparing for my first solo trip to Copenhagen when my friend suddenly linked me this article on Thomas Dambo's Forgotten Giants. I was immediately sold. Even though my planning was already more than overflowing with things I wanted to do in the city, I couldn't stop... Continue Reading →
Every year when Spring is in town, the beautiful bluebells make their appearance at the Hallerbos in Halle, Belgium. And just like that, an entire forest is turned into a magic purple blue kingdom. As far and wide as you can see, the flower is brightening the already lush green forest. It's a feast to... Continue Reading →
I don't even know why it took me all those years and four trips to London to finally visit Westminster Abbey, but this January I finally set foot in this majestic church. From the outside, it's already such an intriguing building. But the more than thousand years of history are even more impressive. Knowing you're setting... Continue Reading →
Back in the summer of 2011, I went to London for the third time, but this time it was with just a bunch of friends. We didn't really have a plan other than to just have fun and see some sights of this amazing city. One of those sights happened to be Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Although I am... Continue Reading →
What better way to spend your weekend than to spend it with some friends in a rental house in the Ardennes? So that's exactly what I did last weekend. The Ardennes is a region in Belgium that's known for hiking and other outdoors activities, such as kayaking, rock climbing and speleology. It has lush forests... Continue Reading →
Last week I spent four amazing days in the wonderful city of Berlin. It was my third time in Germany's capital and I could probably never get bored of the amazing atmosphere hanging around there. We of course went to see the highlights again really quickly, but I'm glad I also got to do a... Continue Reading →
The past year Brussels - my lovely capital - received a lot of negative attention due to terrorism. This results in about 50% less tourists staying and visiting this beautiful city. It pains my heart to see how this wonderful place gets neglected now while there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of. Yesterday, I... Continue Reading →
Due to the fact that I can't get a week off at work during summer (Perks of being the youngest in the office), our family can no longer take long trips during my father's annual holiday. So lately this results in day trips or weekend getaways close to home. Last week we headed to St. Omer region... Continue Reading →
