Belgian National Day
One of my favorite holidays in Belgium was their National Day. It starts with a parade and children’s fair and ends with the...
7 min read
Jans of Prague and the 1st defenestration
Discover the history behind Jan Hus Day, celebrated in Prague and Czechia every July 6th.
5 min read
Street khatchapuri: More than cheesy bread
The street food vendors can be somewhat of a mystery. But they can also serve the best khatchapuri and lobiani in town. Read the blog to learn what to order.
7 min read
Taking advantage of Brussels sun: Guinguettes!
When sun hits Brussels, find the best guinguettes. Your guide to the city's pop-up park bars for summer, from their history to finding a perfect Belgian beer.
5 min read
5 Most Surprising Things About Moving to Tbilisi
Now that we’re situated back in Tbilisi, I’ve had some time to stretch out, explore, reconnect, and get to know the city again. It’s...
7 min read
Discovering the Best Coffee in Tbilisi: Your Ultimate Guide
Wondering where to get a proper cup of coffee in the Caucasian capital? Wonder no more. Years ago, getting a decent coffee in Tbilisi was a
4 min read
Going Medieval in Brussels
For one weekend only, from May 30th to June 1st, the monumental Cinquantenaire Park takes everyone back to the medieval times with the Marche Medieval (medieval market). Neo-folk musicians, beer stands, amusement rides, tight rope walkers, HEMA sword fights, tons of food stalls, and more fill up the park.
6 min read
The Trinity of Mtskheta
Light shines through the window openings inside, illuminating the drifting dust particles; one monk-priest chants while another sits quietly, observing people dropping coins into a small box and taking candles for their own prayers. It’s the standard gentle chaos of a Georgian church, and in a place where the age itself makes for the mysticism, as the murals have long faded and the outer walls long crumbled.
8 min read
Coming to Tbilisi (Again)
Life in Tbilisi! Empty flats, toddler chaos & coin-operated lifts?! Read our (mis)adventures adjusting to Georgia.
5 min read
Moving out of Brussels (and into the chaos)
Leaving a city for good leaves one with all kinds of feelings. Here we dive into leaving Brussels, the process and the feels.
7 min read
