Marrakech: Made for discoveries
And so, it was off to Marrakech, for only the second time in my life – my expectations had been greatly elevated by my...
Austria: Gastronomy in the Tyrolean hills
When my editor said to me "Hey, Colin, have I got an assignment for you" I thought something was up. When he said "All...
World Cup 2014 at the Football Village in Brussels
The 2014 World Cup has flown by – holders Spain were knocked out early, plucky Belgium made it to the quarter finals and Brazil...
Holiday traffic: From red to green
The organization Touring announced a ‘code red’ weekend on the roads in Europe this coming weekend. In Belgium, departures begin this Friday at noon...
European film in the digital era
European films represent nearly two thirds of releases in the EU but account for only one third of ticket sales. While the number of...
Football World Cup: Red Devils take on the USA
In the beginning of the knockout phase, in matches such as Brazil-Chile and Costa Rica-Greece, it was clear that World Cup progress can rely...
Cargo plane catastrophe narrowly avoided in Eastern Brussels
Around 11:55 p.m. an aircraft identified as a Boeing 747 cargo plane flew over the eastern outskirts of Brussels at low altitude in, shaking...
The Brussels card: Discover the city
For 24, 48 or 72 hours, the Brussels card offers you free entry to over 30 museums, free use of public transport and exclusive...
Brussels: Manneken to ‘pis’ no more
The 61cm tall bronze boy attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists and locals annually. In one legend, it is said that a young...
Waterloo 2015: Planning the bicentenary
It is often dismissed as a bland commuter town serving Brussels but next year, Waterloo will very much be the focus of international attention....