Review: Belgin – Artisanal, Belgian Gin and Liqueurs
Belgium is best known for beer, but Belgians are also producing some fabulous spirits. The new distiller, Belgin, produces two gins and two liqueurs and we recently gave them a taste.
10 Signs You Know Too Much About Belgian Beer
Is it possible to know too much about Belgian beer? Find out if you’re a Belgian beer snob with our 10 signs you know too much about Belgian beer.
Winter and Christmas Beer – Belgium in a Glass
Today, Andrew gets in the holiday ‘spirit’ by discussing Belgian Christmas and Winter beer.
Visiting The Battlefields of Verdun, France
The Grand Est region of France was witness to some of the most devastating fighting in World War I. We joined the Expat Club to learn more about the “Hell of Verdun,” and visit the battlefields of Verdun, France.
Applying for Belgian Citizenship – Again
Recently I re-applied for Belgian citizenship. Navigating the process and new requirements has been challenging, but a sense of humour helps.
Visiting Fort Eben-Emael in Liège, Belgium
Fort Eben-Emael, near Liège, was the largest and strongest fort in the world, in 1940. Even so, it surrendered a day after Germany invaded Belgium. We visited to learn why.
Visiting the Fort de Barchon in Liège, Belgium
The Fort de Barchon, in Liège, Belgium, survived both world wars and is a twin of the Fort de Loncin. We visited this memorial site in Liege, to learn more about its history and construction.
Top 5 Belgian Beer Bars in Brussels: Belgium in a Glass
Most bars in Brussels serve beer, but few offer an extraordinary selection. So today, we share our five best beer bars in Brussels for tasting Belgian beer.
Visiting the Bastogne Barracks and the Vehicle Restoration Centre, Wallonia, Belgium
The Bastogne Barracks Museum illustrates the Belgian city’s defences during the Battle of the Bulge and showcase military vehicles at the Vehicle Restoration Centre.