A Tale of Two Towers in Belém, Lisbon, Portugal
In the bustling quarter of Belém, in Lisbon, Portugal, two towers; one a modern monument and one an ancient fortress, offer a view of the city and its maritime history that should not be missed.
Sunday Brunch – L’Orangerie du Parc D’Egmont, Brussels
Andrew and I have embarked on a new project. Each Sunday, we’re searching out Brussels’ best brunches. Last Sunday we visited the lovely Orangerie in Parc D’Egmont.
The Brussels Accessible Art Fair – October 2011 edition
This weekend is the bi-annual art event in Brussels that should not be missed by any art-lover. The Accessible Art Fair will open its doors to the public on Friday night and continue until Sunday. Once again, I will be participating by showing my photography and digital art.
Nine Things To Do in Cologne, Germany
Today we have a guest post from our friends at offtoeurope.com all about Cologne (Köln) Germany. Cologne makes a great day-trip or short break from Belgium so read on! If you are thinking of taking a short break, a well deserved holiday or maybe you just want to spend some time with family or friends...
Dream Save Do – How to Save Money to Live Your Dreams
We all have dreams. Some of us want to travel the world. Some of us want to go back to school. Others among us want to start our own businesses or turn one of our passions into a career. But how many of us actually go after our dreams? We make excuses to put our...
Life as a Trailing Spouse – The First Six Months | Flashback
After six years in Belgium, I’m still surprised when people refer to me as an ‘expert’ on expat life. It may seem like I have this trailing-spouse thing all figured out. But, I promise you, that wasn’t always the case. I found my first years here very difficult, especially the first six months. When I...
Visiting The Book Of Kells at Trinity College Library, Dublin
I love books. I love holding them in my hands; I love organising them on my bookshelves; I love losing myself in their pages on a rainy day; and most of all I love how they smell. But despite visiting Dublin on numerous occasions, I had never visited one of the most famous books, in...
Conquering Babel Helps Expats Learn a New Language
One of the most important steps, an expat can take towards integrating into their new home country, is learning the local language. Learning a new language can be a daunting task, but one expat in Brussels is here to help. Claire Handscombe is a private language tutor who has recently published an ebook on how...
10 Tips for Successful Expat Living | Flashback
This week I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely new expat in Brussels. It reminded me of our early days here and all of the challenges we need to overcome as expats. As I was giving her some advice, for her new expat life, I thought it would be worth sharing this post again....