When I first arrived in Charleroi about six years ago, a Dutch newspaper had just declared the city the ugliest in the world. An accolade that would make every mayor burst with pride. At first glance, the paper’s judgement…
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Antwerp for foodies: four places to stuff yourself for a good cause
Ah, the holidays: what a wonderful time. It’s the perfect moment to reconnect with family and friends, and to quietly reflect on the ups and downs of the rollercoaster that is life. I on the other hand, mostly use…
Write down the names of five random African countries, and the chance is almost non-existent Kenya is not on your paper – don’t argue, it’s true. Everyone has at least heard of it. And that includes full-blown simpletons who…
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Best of Borgerhout: four surprising spots in Antwerp’s most exciting district
It’s no real secret: Borgerhout doesn’t have the best of names in certain circles. Most of these circles however – fortunately for us – operate far away from Boho itself, and are mainly filled with folks who won’t leave…
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Alternative Aruba: four tips for when you’re done with the beach
Did you know Aruba – despite having its own flag, parliament and head of state – is officially still part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands? This means that after a ten hour flight from Amsterdam, you’re still just…
Care for an exciting fact to brighten up your next date/dinner/funeral? No worries amigo, I got you covered! Did you know that statistically far more Belgian kids have seen a live elephant compared to their buddies in Malawi –…
Ah, a trip to Africa: now that’s a real travel experience! The exhilaration that comes with discovering old and unknown cultures, the pleasure of marvelling at one otherworldly landscape after the other, the adrenaline you feel pumping through your…