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…
Gastronomy
After the fully expected success of my first piece on Antwerp – I’m líving off of it friends – it seemed logical to me to come up with an even more spectacular follow up. And by god, it won’t…
The main reason for visiting Koksijde was – honesty is the best policy – of course that I could stay in the country’s only nude hotel and swing my Willy around in public as if there was no tomorrow.…
Beat me to death with an old loaf of bread, but until recently I couldn’t tell you much about Koksijde. I knew it was located somewhere on the seaside near the French border and that you could fish for…
Hanoi is a fascinating destination. At first glance, the city centre may seem nothing more than a maze of incredibly busy alleys, but this is just part of the charm. The capital of Vietnam offers a host of unique…
Four things you probably didn’t know you could do in Antwerp
Could it be? Is the moment finally here? Will I – after so many exotic stories on strange and distant lands like Taiwan, Singapore and Bruges – finally talk about my very own Antwerp? Sure I will! And it…
At first sight, a trip to Singapore is one of splendour: full of gleaming skyscrapers, monumental shopping malls and exquisite but expensive restaurants. Behind the glitter however, lies another Singapore: a green destination thick with culture and local delicacies.…
Edinburgh not only is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe; It’s also one of the most atmospheric. The old town is filled to the brim with stories and legends. You’ll hear them all on various entertaining ghost…
Tripping in Taipei 2: night markets, tree huts and do it yourself podiatry
As proven in my masterful previous article, Taipei has a lot on offer for the alert traveller. It’s a pleasure to get lost in its maze of streets and alleyways, and there’s always something to see or eat while…
I’ve spent quite some time in Shanghai as a travel journalist in the past seven years. This wasn’t exactly a burden of course. The food is tasty and the city impressive. You can start driving from downtown and still…