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Exploring Contemporary Art with Brussels Art Walks

Exploring Contemporary Art with Brussels Art Walks

If you want to discover and understand the Contemporary Art scene in Belgium, but don’t know where to begin, a new series of Art Walks in Brussels can show you the way.
Maison Particulière - A Unique Contemporary Art Gallery in Brussels, Belgium

Maison Particulière – A Unique Contemporary Art Gallery in Brussels, Belgium

Imagine an art gallery where nothing is for sale and the art is not part of a museum collection. You are welcomed inside and encouraged to sit on the furniture, relax and take your time enjoying the art as you would in a comfortable home.  This is the concept behind Maison Particulière.
Shrimp Fishing on Horseback at Oostduinkerke, Belgium

Shrimp Fishing on Horseback at Oostduinkerke, Belgium

A special tradition remains in one coastal town in Belgium. It combines the power of horses and the will of men, to bring us a tiny, sweet gift from the sea – the Belgian Grey Shrimp.
Visiting Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Visiting Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series CheeseWeb's Asian Adventure 2013.It all began with a Skyscanner search. Where could we fly cheaply from Hong Kong to escape the busy city for a week? “Where the heck is Kota Kinabalu?” Andrew looked back at me blankly.
Think Belgium is Boring? Now What?

Think Belgium is Boring? Now What?

Today we’re thrilled to announce our brand new venture, coming in 2013 – NowWhat.be. We celebrate by sharing a fun video with you.
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Kinabalu Park UNESCO Site in Malaysian Borneo

This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series CheeseWeb's Asian Adventure 2013.I faced two of my biggest fears (mostly) without tears. I witnessed a once in a lifetime event. And I spent the day in one of the most beautiful places on earth. All in all, it wasn’t a bad last day in Borneo.

Getting Belgian Nationality – the Continuing Saga

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Belgian Citizenship.You may remember, late last year, Andrew and I applied for Belgian citizenship. It has been a Kafkaesque saga. Today we update you on where we stand, seven months after we submitted our paperwork.

Leaving Your Rental Property in Belgium – a Checklist

The annual expat migration season has arrived in Belgium. If you are one of the many expats relocating this spring, check out this handy checklist for leaving your rental property in Belgium, supplied by the folks at Map Relocations.

Win Tickets to the Brussels Film Festival

Film buffs, mark your calendars. The 11th annual Brussels Film Festival will be hitting Place Flagey from June 19th-26th and you’re all invited. We even have 5 pairs of tickets to give away, so read on for a chance to win.

Cruising Sabah’s Klias River in Photos

This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series CheeseWeb's Asian Adventure 2013.Our trip to Sandakan to see the orang-utans inspired us to discover more of Sabah’s wildlife. From our base in Kota Kinabalu, we arranged another primate-themed day-trip, through an eco-tour company, based in the Horizon Hotel. We would cruise down the Klias River searching for Malaysian Borneo’s other famous inhabitant, the proboscis monkey. Rather than tell you about our river cruise, we decided to show you what we saw. So come along on a photo tour of the Klias River with us:

Belgium’s Best Berry – Wépion Strawberries, Namur, Wallonia

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Eat Wallonia.It’s berry season in Europe and one town in Wallonia has been growing Belgium’s best strawberries since the 1800s. Wépion Strawberries, or fraise de Wépion, are eagerly anticipated by Belgians each spring.

10 Things I’ve Learned Living in Brussels, Belgium

 Belgium is a quirky place. Those of us, who have been expats here for a while, forget just how strange it can seem to newcomers. Today, our guest contributor, Laura, shares her observations, after a year of living in Brussels.

Where to Buy Beer in Brussels – Belgium in a Glass

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Belgium in a Glass.Looking to explore the world of Belgian beer without traipsing all over the country? What you need is a great beer store. Today we tell you where to buy beer in Belgium.

Visiting the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series CheeseWeb's Asian Adventure 2013.Nothing can describe the feeling of seeing the jungle leaves begin to rustle and you spot your first glimpse of a wild orangutan. On our recent trip to Borneo, we were among the lucky few who experience this thrill.
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