Ice Mountain

The winter skiing season will soon be upon us so what better idea than to brush up on your skills on the slopes? Of course, many of us will be new to the wonders of skiing but, as they saying goes, it is never too late to learn. For those who want to do a…

Christmas LightShow at Planckendael Zoo

Fancy brightening up those upcoming dark winter nights? It is not so easy but one annual tradition promises to bring a bit of much needed cheer to the lives of Belgians; It is called “China Light Zoo”, a festival in  which the Planckendael Zoo at Mechelen is illuminated with a colourful light show. This year…

Autumn’s Comforting Food

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Autumn is the favourite time of the year for UK chef Lisa Chee, partly for the comforting food it means she can cook. At a time of ongoing great uncertainty for the horeca sector, she offers some enviable advice to would-be chefs and restaurateurs. In an interview with this website, Lisa, who runs a thriving…

Destruction of Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage

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Photo: Alina Bodnar / UNITED24   The recent adoption of the Declaration “Destruction of Cultural Heritage in Ukraine” by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe marks an important step in recognising the consequences of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The document notes that as a result of deliberate actions by…

Alsace Cuisine Featured by “Wine Days”

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  Photo by Arvid Høidahl on Unsplash   Alsace cuisine is heading to Brussels at the city’s annual “wine days” event, a month-long jamboree showcasing some of the best food and drink from France. The region, located on the west bank of the Rhine River bordering Germany, is known for the quality of its food…

Pope Given Rapturous Send-Off from Belgium

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  Photo by Rick Govic on Unsplash   Thousands of people gave the Pope a rapturous send off to his historic 4-day trip to Belgium on Sunday. Under unclouded blue skies, some 40,000 packed into the country’s national stadium on the outskirts of Brussels to attend a Mass by Pope Francis. The trip was not…

Pope Francis Visits Belgium

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  Photo by Josh Applegate on Unsplash   Pope Francis has talked about “the tragic instances of child abuse” in Belgium. He was speaking on the first full day of an official four-day visit to the country, the first by a Pope for nearly 30 years. A Pope was last in Belgium in 1995 when…

Is it too early to talk about pantomime?

Oh no it isn’t! Yes, preparations for that much-loved of English traditions the panto are back in full swing. The panto season does not actually start until nearer Christmas but, as they are so popular all over the country, plans such as casting are already well under way and tickets are selling fast. For many…