I’m here to tell you that solo travel in Belgium is fun, easy and totally worth it! I’ve been travelling to Europe several times both solo and with friends or family. This year… Read More
Welcome to Charleroi! Now, you might just view charleroi as a travel stop off, but don’t worry, most people do. And if I’m honest, I certainly wouldn’t choose Charleroi ove… Read More
Sampling some of the many amazing food options during travelling represents one of our favourite things to do on holiday! Food is often at the heart of many cultures and every country has un… Read More
Explore the iconic Copacabana Palace's century-long journey of luxury, celebrities, and cultural significance in Rio de Janeiro.
With its gleaming white facade looming over Rio de Jan… Read More
Leuven is the capital city of the Flemish Brabant province in Belgium. It is the largest university city in the country. Many of the historical places to visit in Leuven have been converted… Read More
Antwerp boasts a legacy that stretches back to the Middle Ages when it was one of Europe’s most prominent port cities. Throughout the ages, it has thriv… Read More
Europe is home to some of the world's most beautiful and well-preserved medieval cities, each with unique features, cultural heritage, and attractions.
In this article, we will take you on a… Read More
12 Towns in Belgium You actually Wear’t Understand (But Is always to)Belgium is a bit country commonly skipped into the European take a trip itineraries. When tourist head to after all… Read More
Regardless of if Leuven is actually busy with a great deal to carry out, you will want to talk about Belgium’s most other townsArt gallery Yards is a more recent art museum one establi… Read More
Planning a trip to Europe? Discover a tonne of amazing locations and activities to experience! There are countless things to do in Europe, depending on your interests and preferences. For fu… Read More
In this episode of the Smashing Podcast we ask how has the design industry changed? Is technology making our work easier? Vitaly Friedman talks to veteran designer Veerle Pieters to find out… Read More
The historic city of Brussels has become a true melting pot of cultures and architecture. At first glance, it can seem like a bit of a tourist trap, but if you explore a bit more, you find t… Read More
Travelling in the modern world is made so much easier with technology. We have both commented multiple times how challenging travel would be if we didn’t have access to the internet, a… Read More
Russian Rant: Nikolai Razouvaev desires to know who the subsequent ‘Lion of Flanders’ will likely be, and extra importantly, will we ever see one once more. Our Russian pal se… Read More
The Renaissance was a time of rebirth and growth in Europe, with new ideas and technologies emerging daily. It was also a time when some of the most famous female artists emerged.
These… Read More
Belgium is yet
another beautiful country in the Scandinavian region for perfect tourist destinations
in the world. From Old guild houses to
architectural history, Fairy-tale palaces, a… Read More
Bruges is a beautiful and culturally rich UNESCO World Heritage site. Here’s how to photograph Bruges at night.
Ensuring the buildings and street scenes you photograph are ill… Read More
Nothing can ruin your holiday mood as much as becoming a victim of scammers. And they seem to be everywhere, in the history-old streets of Florence, the love city of Paris, the city of doubl… Read More
Bruges, known as the Brugge in Dutch, is no doubt a medieval Flemish capital & a fairy tale town in Belgium. The cobbled lanes and canals link the market squares are so beautiful that yo… Read More
While the majority of tourists are some of the friendliest, most open, and curious people you’ll ever meet, unfortunately, a small but vocal minority can spoil everyone’s good re… Read More
Looking for inspiration for a weekend in Ghent? Read our tips below on the things to do in Ghent, Belgium plus a sample weekend itinerary, where to stay, how to get around, and… Read More
Over the years I've had the good fortune to share the joy of photography, through this blog and as a photography teacher, with thousands of people.
For years I worked as a photography te… Read More
An old bridge, grass, sky and flowing water. What more do you need for a great location for black and white landscape photography?
The above image was made at ⅓ second at an apertu… Read More
Back in Bruges
A fairly convincing group stage saw United finish top, avoiding the difficulty of facing one of the seeded teams, Europa League group winners or stronger Champions League d… Read More
Schengen Area Visa guide: learn everything you need to know about the Schengen visa free area, including all the countries that make part of this area and types of visas
Are you considering… Read More
Warning: this post does NOT include Paris. Sorry, just thought I’d get that out there from the start. As great as Paris is, it’s just way too much of a cliche for me to include… Read More