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Paperwork… was this five page application form even necessary?
Andrew and I just dove headlong back into the Kafkaesque world of Belgian bureaucracy. We are applying for Belgian citizenship. Eventually, we may even succeed, but not today.
Bia Mara, Fish and Chips in Brussels
With so many expats from the UK residing in Brussels, there has always been an outcry for delicious fried fish, which has largely gone unheard – until now. With the opening of Bia Mara, Brussels, fans of fish and chips in Brussels, can rejoice and sleep easy, knowing their choice is sustainable too.
Brussels waffle with caramelized apple and wild duck whipped cream part of the new Smoods Go Wild Menu.
Last week we were invited to visit Smoods restaurant in the Hotel Bloom, Brussels, to sample their new seasonal menu featuring wild game. It was an evening of lovely surprises.
We absolutely love the spas in Belgium, so when a CheeseWeb reader recommended we visit Carolus Thermen in Aachen, Germany, we wondered how it would compare. It turns out, at least one German spa is just as good as its Belgian neighbours.
Cosmik – Belgian fruit Vodka
We all know Belgium is famous for beer and it’s not a stretch to learn Belgium produces good wine. What would you say if I told you there is a Belgian Vodka and it’s actually delicious? Cosmik Pure Diamond is listed among the top 10 Vodkas in the world but their fruit vodkas steal the show.
Let your expat life soar with a positive attitude
It’s a normal part of expat life, heck any life, to be angry, frustrated or depressed now and then. But are you killing your chances of having a successful and rewarding life abroad by wallowing in negativity? Today we give you some tips on staying positive when expat life is getting you down.
Time for a tasting – O’Bio Belgian Fruit Wines
Although we are ardent fans of the grape, good wine can be made from virtually any fruit. One organic orchard in Belgium is doing just that, with their collection of Belgian fruit wines. Recently, we tasted three of the O’Bio fruit wine range, from Bezegaard orchard, near Ghent.
Where can you order Chinese delivery in Brussels? Read on for the answer!
While the options in Belgium can feel limited, there are some restaurants in Brussels offering home delivery. Today we examine a few of the best food delivery options in Brussels.
We found little secret gardens, like this on in Cordoba, all over Andalusia.
We had a wonderful time exploring Cordoba and Granada during our road-trip of Andalusia, Spain. Photographically speaking, both cities offered lots of opportunities.