Belgian beer: Brewery Het Nest
Series by Christopher Barnes. While the Belgium scene is renowned for its brewing heritage and its equally storied breweries, many people assume that Belgium’s brewing culture is stuck in time....
View ArticleBreendonk Fort, concentration camp turned National Memorial
It’s a sunny day. The bright blue skies contrast with the dark grey structure I’m about to enter. I’m visiting the Fortress of Breendonk, a former nazi concentration camp and now a National Memorial....
View ArticleCafématic, retro food and coffee bar in Antwerp
I studied in Antwerp for a year and the city has always remained special to me. One of my closest friends, Sybille, lives there, but we don’t get to see each other that much as we both have busy...
View ArticleSt. Bernard’s Abbey in Hemiksem, Belgium
You win some, you lose some. Isn’t it like that with almost everything in life? The same goes for wandering. Sometimes you stumble upon a hidden gem, other times your destination wasn’t really worth...
View Article11 Christmas markets in Belgium you don’t want to miss
I know, it’s only the beginning of November and I’m talking about the Christmas markets in Belgium already. Well, I have a good reason to. I want to give you an overview of the Christmas markets of...
View ArticleNot to miss: a magic night at the Antwerp Christmas market
A huge bamboo construction, a light show and an ice skating rink are just a few things you can find at the Antwerp Christmas market. At the opening festivities, the city even managed to get the...
View ArticleTested and approved: food hotspot Goesting in Antwerp
We were actually on our way to the Red Star Line Museum when we spotted Goesting (which means something like “appetite”, “being in the mood for”), a breakfast and lunch spot at the Falconplein in...
View ArticleBeautiful photography and fascinating exhibitions at FOMU Antwerp
In 2015, the Photo Museum of Antwerp (FOMU) celebrated its 50th birthday. Given that I spent a year living in Antwerp during my studies, it was a true shame that I’d never visited it. That is, until I...
View ArticleThe gigantic insider Antwerp guide, full of helpful advice
Antwerp is a city of culture, fashion and a lot of coffee bars. In this guide you'll find all the information you need to plan your trip, including a breakdown of the neighborhoods and tips on where to...
View ArticleThe Red Star Line Museum, memories of European migration
Over 2.5 million. That’s how many Europeans boarded the ships of the Red Star Line company in Antwerp to migrate to North America in search of a better life between 1873 and 1934. The company has long...
View ArticleTested and approved: coffee and more at Kaffeenini
Kaffeenini in Antwerp’s Nationalestraat is the little sister (although the place is bigger) of Barnini at de Oudevaartplaats. I’d been a fan of Barnini ever since I taste a delicious salmon bagel...
View ArticlePlantin-Moretus, the only Unesco museum in the world
I’ve always been fascinated by old books and typography. Probably because I can’t imagine how patient writers and illustrators were in pre-print days. And even when book printing was invented… can you...
View ArticleTested and approved: magazines and coffee at Revista in Antwerp
When I was working on my Antwerp City Guide, a friend of mine recommended that I check out Revista. Revista is a coffee bar where you can also get some snacks and light lunch, but that’s not what’s...
View ArticleStruggling with contemporary art at the M HKA in Antwerp
I can’t really say that contemporary art is my thing. Of course, “contemporary art” is a very large and flexible concept, but what I mean with contemporary art is the kind of art that represents...
View ArticleTaking a break at Coffee & Cake in Mechelen
Coffee & Cake is a cute bread, pastry and coffee shop in the shadow of the St. Rumbold's Tower in Mechelen. It has a lovely courtyard terrace and personnel is friendly. Mom and I made a pit-stop...
View ArticleWeekend brunch at Sister Bean in Mechelen
Sister Bean came recommended by different people and so I was happy to be able to reserve the last table for two for brunch. I wanted to take mom there for Mother's Day as the start of our day trip to...
View ArticleGamine: a shot of coffee and sweets
I actually wasn't even in the mood for coffee when we headed to Gamine near the end of our day trip, but I really wanted to go as someone on Twitter had told me they have the best chocolate brownies....
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11 delightful Christmas markets in Belgium you simply can’t miss
I know, it’s only the beginning of November and I’m talking about the Christmas markets in Belgium already. Well, I have a good reason to. I want to give you an overview of the Christmas markets of...
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12 fun things to do in Mechelen, Belgium in a day
It might not be as famous as some other Belgian cities, but there are plenty of things to do in Mechelen! This article lists the sights and activities I think you shouldn't miss when visiting the city,...
View Article12 fun things to do in Mechelen, Belgium in a day
It might not be as famous as some other Belgian cities, but there are plenty of things to do in Mechelen! This article lists the sights and activities I think you shouldn't miss when visiting the city,...
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