With the current situation that doesn’t allow us to travel or visit cities, we are enjoying nice walks in the gorgeous autumn nature. We already did some nice walks in the forests around where we live, in the Belgian Limburg. And in the beginning of November, we drove direction Oud-Valkenburg…
In the last post, I told you everything about how we found our house, the decision to leave Brussels, the move and our first days, weeks and months in our new home. Today I will tell you about projects that have been finished so far. In terms of settling down…
Recently, it has been one year since we left Brussels to settle down in our new home in Belgian Limburg and I think it’s about time I tell you more about it! We now say with gratefulness that this lovely house just found us in the right moment… It was…
Once the summer is gone, I always look forward to the early autumn days when the fresh garden apples are ready to be picked up. It always makes this seasonal transition less painful. Besides juicy fresh apples, I love to use them in baking pies and cakes. Maybe it doesn’t…
Have you ever heard of Thorn? It is a little pretty town located in the region of Limburg in the South of the Netherlands, just over the border with Belgium and Germany. For the country it’s quite an unusual town – nearly all the houses and buildings in the city…
I guess nearly every visitor to Belgium usually goes to Bruges or Brussels, but have you ever heard of Bokrijk? Today I am happy to share with you a tip for a day trip to a very beautiful place located in Limburg, not so far from where we live now!…
Last week, I wrote about Salento and visiting a coffee farm and today I will tell you about the other day we spent in Cocora Valley. I´d say, hiking in the Cocora Valley National Park is a MUST DO activity when you are in the region! A stunning natural park…
After spending a few days in Medellín, we planned to explore the so-called Coffee Triangle. which is the region with the highest production of Colombian coffee. Did you know that in 2019, Colombia was the second country in the world in terms of coffee export? So we could not leave…
If you like blueberries but you are tired of the classic jams, you need to try this one! Blueberry Jam with Pinot Noir, cinnamon, allspice, and star anise is a little pleasure in a jar that will make you happy every breakfast you eat it. Blueberries are my favorite summer…
Every summer, I look forward to spending a few days at the cottage of my grandparents in the Central Bohemia/Slapy region. It is surrounded by forests and an amazing wavy landscape. We often spend most of the day by the river having a good swim and fun, but in the…