If I am going to die here in Brussels, it will probably be from one of five ways: 1) Dehydration Europeans like their bottled water. I experienced… Read more “On mortality”
Category: Brussels
A love affair with speculoos
Any time I go into the ISA office in between classes, for a meeting or just for kicks, I greet everyone, and then head to the kitchen.… Read more “A love affair with speculoos”
Frites, moules and beer sorbet
This was a Sunday for food. Finally! I have been waiting far too long for a great meal out. That’s the only annoying part (and simultaneously a… Read more “Frites, moules and beer sorbet”
A week in review
Somehow I fell far behind on blogging this week. Now that classes have begun, the days are flying by, and I can already tell that this semester… Read more “A week in review”
Belgian Beer Weekend
This past weekend was the 13th annual Belgian Beer Weekend, where 48 Belgian breweries served over 330 crafts of beer to a whole lot of people. The… Read more “Belgian Beer Weekend”
On the study-spot hunt
The sun has been out and Belgians are acting like they’re in the south of France. It’s been positively glorious. Thus, I’ve been attempting to spend as… Read more “On the study-spot hunt”
Chocolate, and other edibles
Of course we all knew Belgians love chocolate. I am ashamed to say I haven’t popped into one of the thousands of chocolatiers just yet, but I’m… Read more “Chocolate, and other edibles”
Couchsurfing (kind of)
On Monday night, I went to a CouchSurfing meeting at Monk, and met surfers from all over the world. I met a woman from Italy who was… Read more “Couchsurfing (kind of)”
One week later
The last few days have flown by, and on Tuesday, classes begin. The “study” part of studying abroad will go into effect. Bummer. It’s good, actually. Classes… Read more “One week later”
Hailing and pretty photos
The sky went from cornflower blue to charcoal in minutes. The clouds were frighteningly ominous — more than frighteningly ominous — and had an apocalyptic green tint… Read more “Hailing and pretty photos”
Janelle Bitker 