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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 4 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.
Make Me Up Make-Up Workshops in Brussels, Belgium

Make Me Up Make-Up Workshops in Brussels, Belgium

Do you want to learn how to apply make-up like the pros do? Are you getting married soon and want help creating a romantic look for your big day? Would you just like to have a fun, girly day out? Look no farther than the Make Me Up Workshops at The Hotel in Brussels.
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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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 4 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.

La Bonne Humeur, Mussels Restaurant in Brussels, Belgium

“You’ll know you’re there,” I say to friends and colleagues to whom I’ve extolled the virtues of Brussels’ La Bonne Humeur “when you see the enormous mussel outside.”

Pension Planning in Belgium

Today we are pleased to bring you this sponsored guest post about pension planning in Belgium. If you plan to be in Belgium during your Golden Years, read on to learn valuable information pertaining to your retirement savings.

Belgian Blond Ale – Belgium in a Glass

This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series Belgium in a Glass.Summer is around the corner and nothing pairs better with a Belgian summer than a refreshing Belgian beer. Blond ale is a great choice for the season and there are many options in Belgium. Today we get you started with a few you should try.

Highlights from CheeseWeb’s Asian Adventure 2013

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series CheeseWeb's Asian Adventure 2013.Just over a month ago, we announced our big plans for CheeseWeb’s Asian Adventure 2013. This Wednesday, we returned from that incredible journey. It’s going to take us some time to process all of our thoughts and experiences (not to mention our photos!), but today we want to share just a little taste of what we saw, did, ate and felt over those two amazing weeks.

Our Favourite Photos of Copenhagen, Denmark

This entry is part 9 of 9 in the series Euro Summer 2013.Canals, bicycles and colour galore – these were my favourite photography subjects in Copenhagen, Denmark.

10 Gardens in Europe we Love

Spring is here and our thoughts are turning to visiting Europe’s best gardens. Today we share photos of our 10 favourite gardens in Europe.

The Hungarian State Opera House, Budapest

This entry is part 8 of 9 in the series Euro Summer 2013.Visiting Budapest’s beautiful Hungarian State Opera House was a spontaneous decision. We wanted to compare it to our experience at Paris’s Opera Garnier and we’re glad we did.
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