Weekend in The Hague & Delft
Last Friday, Jon told me to pack a bag and get in the car for a surprise weekend away. I would never in a million years have suspected that our…
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25/08/2022
The Bush Inn, St Hilary
Review
You know how sometimes you’re watching TV and suddenly you see a place that looks perfect and you think something like “Oh wow, I’d sure love to be there right now”? Well, welcome to the Bush Inn (Wales) as featured in Sherlock!
05/07/2022
Tipping Etiquette in Europe for Confused Tourists
Despite some preconceived notions, Europe is not a monolithic culture (much like the continent where you live isn’t one either), so tipping customs may vary from one country to another. Nonetheless, there are a few things you can do to try and sort it out.
30/06/2022
Photography Catastrophes
Sometimes I feel that I might be a bit unlucky when it comes to technology. I'm typically the girl whose computer displays the blue screen of death without warning the day before handing in a big assignment, the one whose USB stick mysteriously doesn't show any document when plugging it into the conference hall computer before a big presentation, and definitely the one whose phone will stop uploading pictures to the cloud for no reason at all. If there is a one-in-a-million chance for a critical error to happen to anyone, then you can be sure that it has happened to me. Twice.
10/06/2022
#Mons: Most instagrammable spots in Mons
The Complete Guide, Part 3
Former capital of the Counts of Hainaut, chief town of the province and European Capital of Culture 2015, Mons is a charming little town that is well worth a weekend…
06/06/2022
What to do in Mons, Belgium?
The Complete Guide, Part 2
Former capital of the Counts of Hainaut, chief town of the province and European Capital of Culture 2015, Mons is a charming little town that is well worth a weekend…
06/06/2022
Weekend in Mons, Belgium
The Complete Guide, Part 1
Former capital of the Counts of Hainaut, chief town of the province and European Capital of Culture 2015, Mons is a charming little town that is well worth a weekend trip. As a resident of Mons, I had to share my tips for a nice weekend in our region with you. Am I being objective? Probably not. But have seventeen years in Mons taught me a thing or two? Absolutely.
06/06/2022
Château de Seneffe
I don't typically write about Belgium, and it is a shame, to be honest. If I may say so myself, my (tiny) country has a lot to offer, and I'm not just talking about chips, chocolate, and beer (though they are ok, I guess). Take those random castles you've never heard of, for example.
18/05/2022
Beautiful Deal
You know how sometimes you find a place that gives you that particular feeling of contentment without really being able to pinpoint why? Deal is one of those places. With its tranquil quaintness and its one-of-a-kind beach, the small seaside town has it all, without ever being overwhelming.
19/02/2020
The Ghost Island
The ship approaches Spinalonga at a leisurely pace. The island looks like a yellow scar on the face of the tranquil Mediterranean azure. The sun is slowly reaching its zenith, and the heat weighs heavily on the passengers despite the marine breeze. More often than not, tour operators sell the excursion as a nice outing for the whole family. Yet, I see very few children on board, as if the idyllic pictures on the brochures couldn’t make up for the tragic atmosphere that surrounds the islet.
14/08/2019