
Mechelen: Belgium's Hidden Gem Between Brussels and Antwerp
Five years ago, while cycling through Belgium on my journey that would eventually lead me to call France home, I stumbled upon a city that's...
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Five years ago, while cycling through Belgium on my journey that would eventually lead me to call France home, I stumbled upon a city that's...
Standing on the arched stone bridge spanning one of Bruges' countless canals, I watched as late afternoon sunlight gilded the step-gabled facades that have remained...
When my marine biology colleague invited me to guest lecture at KU Leuven (Belgium's oldest university founded in 1425!), I was thrilled to explore this...
I've spent the better part of two decades chasing craft beer around the globe, from Portland's hipster havens to Germany's centuries-old breweries. But sometimes the...
As someone who frequently finds himself navigating European cities between client meetings, I've developed a particular appreciation for destinations that offer intellectual stimulation alongside sensory...
The first time I wandered through Bruges' cobblestone streets, I realized I was experiencing something photographers dream aboutβa perfectly preserved medieval city where every canal...
The first time I glimpsed Dinant from the winding road above the Meuse Valley, I understood why Victor Hugo once described it as 'the most...
While I typically travel solo to chase down craft breweries and tennis clubs across the globe, last summer I found myself in Ostend with my...
I've wandered through many sacred spaces in my travels, but cycling the hallowed grounds around Ypres delivered a different kind of spiritual experience altogether. The...
The first time I stepped off the train at Brussels Central Station, I was armed with nothing but my court reporter's notepad and a vague...
Brussels surprised me in ways I never expected. Five years into my French adventure, I've cycled through countless European cities, but Belgium's capital remains uniquely...
Standing on the medieval Sint-Michielsbrug bridge at dusk, watching the amber glow of street lamps illuminate Ghent's three iconic towers, I can't help but feel...
The rhythm of travel often mirrors the cadence of a long-distance run β sometimes you sprint through major cities, and other times you need to...
The first time I heard the haunting notes of the Last Post ceremony at Menin Gate, something shifted in my understanding of collective trauma and...
My relationship with Brussels began as many doβwith a conference on educational methodologies that had me extending my stay through the weekend. What started as...
There's something magical about Antwerp in autumn. The crisp air carries hints of spiced beer and fresh waffles, while golden leaves frame the city's magnificent...