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  • Why Food Quality Is Better In France and Belgium ?

    May 14, 2025
    Cultural

    Living in Belgium with a French family for nine months has completely changed my relationship with food. It’s also shown me the difference of living in country that is a food oasis versus living in a country that is a food swamp. Join me as I explore the reasons behind the high food quality in…

  • The Belgian Nation for Jesus & Truth of Post Christianity

    April 17, 2025
    Cultural, Faith

    Join me as discuss the truth of Post Christianity in Belgium and share personal reflection of who Jesus is.

  • The Best Brussels Weekend Activities: How to explore & unwind

    April 10, 2025
    Cultural

    Weekends in Brussels are always fun and filled with activities. From social events hosted by local restaurants to cultural events at museums and theaters. There is something for every weekend mood. In this blog, I’ll be sharing my favorite weekend activities as an expat in Belgium who prefers to unwind. Adventure in the local parks…

  • Popular Belgian Day Trips: A Guide to Ghent, Leuven & Bruges

    March 21, 2025
    Cultural, Travel

    Welcome back to this weeks blog post! This week I will be sharing my experiences of taking day trips to some of Belgium’s most popular cities. Living in Brussels allows for much exploring because of it’s central location and functional railway service. Instead of staying inside over the weekends, Brussels offers the opportunity to take…

  • A Guide To The Best Hot Chocolate In Brussels

    February 27, 2025
    Restaurant Recommendation

    A Guide to the Best Hot Chocolate In Brussels. Explore some of Belgium’s best chocolatiers with me and find unique hot chocolate!

  • Paris: A Fun Travel Guide to Art, Pastries & Sights

    February 20, 2025
    Restaurant Recommendation, Travel

    With another train ride to Paris coming up soon, I was reminded of my first adventure in this lively city- and I wanted to share it with you! A few months ago, my host family gave me the opportunity to spend five days in Paris. Exploring Paris was a bucket-list dream come true. As someone…

  • A South Africans Guide to Au Pairing In Belgium: Personal Experiences & Essential Tips

    February 14, 2025
    Cultural

    Au Pairing is a type of cultural exchange for young adults. An Au pair is responsible for a family’s children for a few hours a week, in exchange we are provided with housing, food, language courses, pocket money and the opportunity to live abroad. Au pairing can last up to 2 years, but in Belgium…

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