Cool Bun – The Perfect Hamburger Restaurant in Brussels

Gorgonzola Burger in the foreground, onion rings and the Big Ben towering in the background.

Since our arrival in Brussels, Andrew and I have been searching for the perfect hamburger. In the early days, our quest went unfulfilled, but in the past few years the hamburger scene in Brussels has greatly improved. We’ve discovered a few locations with some darn fine burgers, but we still hadn’t found one we could call perfect. Everything changed, with our discovery of Cool Bun.

The Advantages of Travelling Europe in the Low-Season

This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series Glorious Greece

This photo would not be possible if we weren’t travelling Europe in the Low-Season

While hordes of tourists descend on Europe’s most popular cities from June to September, we prefer to take advantage of the benefits offered by travelling in the low-season.

Visiting the Antwerpen Zoo in Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp Zoo’s Baby Elephant Kai Mook

We love animals, be it the furred, the feathered or the scaly. Despite this, it took us six years to visit the Antwerp Zoo, (Zoo Antwerpen in Dutch). It was six years too many.

Exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Exploring Iceland

If you’re looking for dramatic landscapes and incredible natural phenomena; if you crave wide open spaces without another person in view; if you want to be inspired and have your breath taken away, all without venturing too far from the comforts of a capital city, Iceland’s Golden Circle is the place for you.

A Weekend in Belgium’s Eastern Cantons – Part 2 – Hombourg and Aubel

The cosy, quirky interior of Au Vieil Aubel

On the second day of our weekend in Belgium’s Eastern Cantons, we were driving north, almost to the Dutch border, to the village of Hombourg (Homburg). We were headed for our second B&B in Belgium and another gastronomic experience. (Don’t forget to read part 1 of our Weekend in the Eastern Cantons of Belgium.)

A Weekend in Belgium’s Eastern Cantons – Part 1 – Eupen

One of the light, airy upstairs bedrooms at Julevi

Although most people think of Belgium as a bi-lingual country with French and Flemish spoken, there is actually a third official language – and no, we don’t mean English.

Like most inhabitants of Belgium, Andrew and I knew very little about the Eastern Cantons; the 11 municipalities that are home to the country’s German-speaking community. Last weekend, we decided it was high time we educated ourselves about this under-promoted corner of Belgium.

L’Idiot du Village Restaurant in Brussels

L’Idiot du Village Restaurant, Brussels, Belgium

Nestled on the corner of Rue Blaes and Rue Notre-Seigneur, in the Marolles, is a cosy little secret of in-the-know foodies. It’s called L’Idiot du Village, but even the village idiot will tell you, it’s worth finding this little restaurant.

Our 10 Favourite Beaches in Photos

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series 10 Favourite Photos

As much as we love all natural environments, we love being on the coast most of all. We share the best beaches in the world we’ve visited so far.

Visiting Raglan Castle, Wales

Raglan Castle, Wales

While Belgium has hundreds of beautiful castles to explore, sometimes it’s nice to step beyond our borders and step into the history of another country. One of our favourite non-Belgian castles is the late-Medieval Raglan Castle, in Wales.

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