When I’m travelling, I often feel like I’m playing catch up. Especially if I’m in a fascinating place such as Istanbul where there’s always something to be discovered and re-discovered (if you’ve been there before). Take the shimmering domes in the horizon as the sun rises, the heady mix of spices in the bazaar, the touch…
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I am listening to Istanbul I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed; At first there blows a gentle breeze And the leaves on the trees Softly flutter or sway; Out there, far away, The bells of water carriers incessantly ring; I am listening to Istanbul, intent, my eyes closed. I am listening to…
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I am listening to [mystery location], intent, my eyes closed; Then suddenly birds fly by, Flocks of birds, high up, with a hue and cry, While the nets are drawn in the fishing grounds And a woman’s feet begin to dabble in the water. I am listening to [mystery location], intent, my eyes closed. Guess where…
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I had previously written a few posts on Ghent, which is my favourite city in Belgium. If any of these have inspired you to visit this city in Flanders, you might also like to make a note of some of the tips below. After all, wouldn’t it be nice to bring home something from Ghent to share with…
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“God made the world but the Dutch created the Netherlands” is a popular old saying amongst the Dutch. Some 15km from Rotterdam is a village by the name of Kinderdijk. Here is where remains today the largest concentration of windmills in one place. Built in the 18th century, these 19 windmills played a part in keeping the Netherlands…
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If not for Guy and Léona Dessicy, Brussels would have lost another Art Nouveau masterpiece. I had written about Maison Cauchie in a post earlier this year after my first visit. Last month, I got to enjoy some rare Asian tea at Maison Cauchie (thanks to Jing who runs the excellent Source de Lumière tea shop). Before…
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I mentioned in a previous post that Ghent is one of the more underrated cities in Belgium, a vibrant and beautiful destination that isn’t always on the tourist radar. One of the things that I like about Ghent is its excellent culinary scene. It is easy to find good restaurants, cosy cafes and trendy bars here. During my…
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Paris is my favourite city in Europe. There’s always something to be discovered and I’m happy to spend hours walking around. Having lived here for a year, there are some things that I look forward to whenever I’m back in Paris. Here’s sharing what a typical weekend in the City of Light is like for…
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Did you know that Ghent has more listed buildings than any other city in Belgium? Just take a walk along the picturesque Graslei harbour. The former port area features an impressive row of guild houses and each medieval building has a story behind it. For instance, Vrije Schippers was the guild house for the local bargemen, who had the right of…
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