The Best Time to Visit Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, The Netherlands

One of my most frequently asked questions each spring is ‘when is the best time to visit the Keukenhof Gardens?’ My answer – that depends…

Our Review: The Hotel and The Restaurant, Brussels, Belgium

The Hotel towers over Brussels, Belgium

When you call yourself The Hotel and The Restaurant, you’d better be good. We think The Hotel and The Restaurant in Brussels deserve the title.

Visiting Timmermans Brewery with Keep On Toasting

This entry is part 11 of 16 in the series Belgium in a Glass

A beer and croque tasting with Timmermans Brewery and Keep On Toasting

What happens when you combine family brewed beer, gourmet croquet monsieurs, and a group of food bloggers? We didn’t know either. So when we were invited to join Keep on Toasting at Timmermans Brewery last month we jumped at the chance.

Ommegang Medieval Festival in Brussels, Belgium

Attend the colourful Ommegang pageant in Brussels this summer.

The Ommegang pageant takes place each year in Brussels, Belgium, to commemorate the ‘joyous entry’ of Charles V, and is an important part of the country’s cultural heritage.

Samouraï Ramen Noodle Bar in Brussels, Belgium

Samourai Ramen restaurant, Brussels, Belgium

Asian noodle-lovers rejoice! Samouaï Ramen is the newest addition to Brussels healthy ‘fast food’ restaurant scene and it’s slurp-tastic!

Discovering Natural Wallonia at the Auberge du Sabotier, Awenne

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Sustainable Belgium

The sustainable Auberge du Sabotier Hotel and Restaurant in Awenne, Wallonia, Belgium

“Listen closely and you should be able to hear them.”

I strained my ears, shivering in the cold dark parking lot. All I heard was the shuffling feet, of several other journalists, gathered around me.

Art and Industry at La Piscine Museum, Lille, France

When was the last time you went to a swimming pool to see works of art? If your answer is never, it’s time you visit La Piscine in Roubaix, France, Lille’s Art and Industry Museum.