Along with Paris and Amsterdam, London is one of those cities seemingly every single American student in Brussels manages to visit. On the Eurostar, it’s two hours… Read more “Is London worth it?”
Author: Janelle Bitker
Janelle Bitker is a journalist based in Oakland, California.
Luxury. Luxembourg… Fairies.
If you ever meet anyone from Luxembourg in the future, my host tells me, just say you went to Namur’s. Immediately such a comment should conjure up… Read more “Luxury. Luxembourg… Fairies.”
Brussels by Night
We’re walking off the metro into the sketchy streets of Anderlecht, but a massive sea of 20 and 30-somethings guides us safely to our literally underground destination.… Read more “Brussels by Night”
Leuven: home to Stella and many, many students
After class on Monday I jumped a train to Leuven, a small Flemish city a mere 25 minutes from Brussels known primarily for two things: beer and… Read more “Leuven: home to Stella and many, many students”
Consuming more Belgian culture
It’s hard to be happier than when the words “free” and “sponsored” and “activity” are etched into my weekly planner. Tuesday was spent on an ISA excursion… Read more “Consuming more Belgian culture”
One weekend. Two very different Dutch cities
Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg are often grouped together as “BeNeLux.” The three small, bordering countries have overlapping languages, policies and vibes, and as a resident of… Read more “One weekend. Two very different Dutch cities”
Saint Valentin
I’m legal! Happy Valentine’s Day to me, indeed! My bureaucratic nightmare is almost over. After my final two-hour visit to the Schaerbeek commune yesterday, I was awarded… Read more “Saint Valentin”
Snow and Belgian comfort food
It’s been cold here in Brussels. Real cold. As a California native used to minimal changes each season, I’ve been extremely lucky up until now in regards… Read more “Snow and Belgian comfort food”
Back in BXL
I have been back in Brussels for nearly one week, and I’m already itching to leave. My visa problems are not going away any time soon, though.… Read more “Back in BXL”
Angoulême: surrounded by walls, cartoons and cartoon walls
People really paying attention to my blog and travel plans might have noticed a gap in between my farming experience and my time in Bordeaux. It’s true!… Read more “Angoulême: surrounded by walls, cartoons and cartoon walls”
Janelle Bitker 