Belgian bartenders have joined forces to organize a two-week cocktail festival across the country from 14 – 31 October. The aim is to show that drinking a good (non) alcoholic cocktail in a cocktail bar can be fun for everyone. But there’s a more serious side to the event too: all the participating bars have…
The Belgian school half term looms (28 October-1 November) and you may be among those scratching your head wondering what to do with the kids? If so, why not consider one of the country’s best holiday parks – and also do your bit for the environment? Park Molenheide, in Limburg, the eastern most part of…
Here’s an offer you might find hard to resist – buying the European Parliament and NATO’s new state-of-the-art HQ in Brussels. Both are up for grabs – at least on the new Monopoly board which has just been launched. A brand new Brussels version of the kids’ favourite features some of the city’s best-known tourist spots….
Next month marks some key milestones for one of Brussels’ best eateries. On October 10 Rouge Tomate celebrates 18 years since it was launched and three years since the opening of its (highly popular) cocktail bar above it. Oh, and it is also the 48th birthday of co-owner Thierry Naoum. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of…
A dazzling sight and sound spectacle showcases this world-famous French landmark in all its glory It’s one of the best-known sights in the world and, this summer, visitors to the remarkable Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel have the chance to see this architectural gem from a totally different perspective. Every day to the end August (except on…
I-Portunus is a pilot project funded by the European Commission providing financial support for artists to work in another country for a period of 15 to 85 days. The first and second calls together received more than 2300 applications from individual artists and cultural professionals. A total of 253 people were selected and funded so far….
The Western Balkans’ film scene has been thriving in recent years, reaching audiences across the world and winning awards at major festivals. The EU seeks to support the film industry and film events in the region, and this week sees the opening of one of these; the 25th edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival. Founded…
The advice, from Eurotunnel, comes with fears growing of a hard Brexit when the UK exits the EU on 31 October. The cross channel operator has issued a statement saying its shuttles will be running as usual throughout 2019 “whatever form Brexit takes”. The move will come as reassurance to many, not least those still…
It is the new kid on the block – the latest eatery to open in arguably the city’s most bohemian quarter. The area around Place du Chatelain in Ixelles is renowned for the number of good quality restaurants serving the area’s particularly diverse mix of nationalities. It is not easy for a new entrant on…
The upcoming start of the world-famous Tour de France in Brussels may be understandably grabbing the headlines at presnet but it’s not the only cycling landmark in Belgium this summer. What is thought to be Europe’s first-ever “cycling through the trees” experience has just opened in Limburg. The world-renowned ‘Cycling through Water’ in Bokrijk now…
