The historic city center of Bruges is a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO and because of its canals it`s sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the North”. Bruges can be a crowded place sometimes, but if you just wander around a bit you can still find some of the more quieter spots. Like this canal […]
A Unique Museum: the Fries Museum in Bruges
I know it`s hard to believe that we have a museum for fries, but us Belgians are proud of our fries. So it won`t come as a surprise that the Frietmuseum in Bruges is the only museum in the world dedicated to fries. I`ve already talked about French fries or Belgian fries before and during my last […]
Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Of Ta’ Pinu on Gozo Island
When visiting Malta last year, I made a day trip to Gozo. Gozo is the second-largest island after Malta in the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. Compared to Malta, Gozo is more rural and is known for its scenic hills. While exploring the island, I came across this church, the National Shrine of the Blessed […]
Paris by night, as seen from the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is an iconic structure for Paris and even France, known all over the world. It was named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair. Did you know that the tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world? Even though I went […]
Highlights of Hogmanay in Edinburgh
Torchlight Procession On the 30th December, the Torchlight Procession kicks off the annual Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations by creating a “river of fire” through the city streets. It`s a free event, but if you want to carry a torch you can purchase one through buying a torch voucher for £6 in advance or £7 on the night […]
2012 was a whirlwind of travel
At the beginning of 2012 I had no idea which adventures would come my way, but I have to admit it`s been a great journey. I`ve seen so many new destinations that I didn`t think would cross my paths so soon. Here`s an overview of my 2012 trips: Marrakech Thinking of visiting Marrakech in the […]