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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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Open Kitchen – Art, Food and friends in Brussels, Belgium

Today our correspondent, Gilbert, brings us his review of Open Kitchen, a new Brussels initiative combining food, art and meeting new people, in the city.

Visiting Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark

This entry is part 7 of 9 in the series Euro Summer 2013.What’s a very Dutch looking castle, filled with elephants, doing in the heart of the Danish capital? We decided to discover the secrets of Rosenborg Castle, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to find out.

48 Hours in Madrid, Spain

[Editor’s Note] Today we have a guest post with a wonderfully detailed itinerary for a Spanish city I have yet to visit, Madrid. After reading Michael’s post, it is definitely on my ‘must visit’ list.

Our Top 5 Best Cities in France

We’ve spent many a road-trip, exploring our neighbour to the south. While we’ve fallen in love with Paris, and soaked up sun on the French Riviera, our favourite French destinations aren’t the typical first stops on the tourist trail. Today we share how we fell in love with our top five cities in France, to inspire your own French holiday.

Baby’s First Hospital Visit in Brussels, Belgium

It’s scary enough visiting the hospital as an adult expat. But what do you do when your child falls ill outside of your paediatrician’s office hours? Today, our guest blogger, Sandra tells us about her baby’s first visit to the Emergency Room in Brussels.

6 Things to Do in Beersel, near Brussels, Belgium

I’m always eager to explore a new part of Belgium and when it’s with a local guide, even better. So when a friend offered to show me around her town, Beersel, just outside of Brussels, I was keen to see what she had in store.

CheeseWeb’s Asian Adventure 2013

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series CheeseWeb's Asian Adventure 2013.Andrew and I are busy planning our first big trip of 2013 and it’s a doozy! At the end of March, we will be heading to Asia, to spend a week in Hong Kong and a week in Malaysian Borneo. Besides our 2011 travels to India, this will be our first trip to Asia and I’m feeling excited and a little scared.

Discovering Molenbeek with the Brussels Greeters

Our mission is to get expats and Belgians alike to discover as much of Belgium as possible, so when we were asked to explore a corner of Brussels with a local, we jumped at the chance. Despite the chilly weather, we spent an interesting afternoon learning all about Molenbeek courtesy of the Brussels Greeters.

Our Favourite Iconic Photos from Paris, France

This entry is part 6 of 9 in the series Euro Summer 2013.There’s no doubt, Paris is a beautiful city, filled with incredible photographic possibilities. I’ve taken photos on all of our trips to Paris. But it wasn’t until my last visit, that I actually had time to photograph the city and some of its landmarks in a way I felt captured the essence of Paris. Below are some of our favourite photos of Paris, France.              
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