I recently uploaded a photo album to Facebook exclusively of food I’ve consumed this semester, mostly during travels. My host mother had one thing to say to… Read more “Italy and France: Foodie Edition”
Category: Food
A List: Things that are Better in the States
If it’s not obvious, I’m a Europe lover. I often talk ill of the USA, whether it’s the political system or the ubiquity of awful fast food.… Read more “A List: Things that are Better in the States”
Is London worth it?
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?”
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”
Bordeaux for gastronomes
I spent Friday night at a small birthday party full of European exchange students, mostly from Germany and all studying in Bordeaux. The girls were posh, blending… Read more “Bordeaux for gastronomes”
Winter break: Vienna
I had been told that there is no more magical place to be in the wintertime than in Vienna. As I flew into Vienna from Brussels a… Read more “Winter break: Vienna”
Winter break: Munich
The sheer number of Christmas markets in Munich was staggering. There was the uber-commercial market at Marienplatz, stretching oddly all down the main shopping street, with real… Read more “Winter break: Munich”
Thanks, from Belgium
Being away from your family, your friends and your familiar home is tough during the holidays. Some of the Americans at my school were noticeably depressed today,… Read more “Thanks, from Belgium”
A taste of Paris, Barcelona, Madrid
You couldn’t possibly have thought that I’d write about trips to Paris, Barcelona and Madrid and forget about the food. No, no. The food is getting its… Read more “A taste of Paris, Barcelona, Madrid”
Waffling around
I’ve been writing a weekly column for my university newspaper, The California Aggie, on life as a study abroad student. Here’s a bulk from my most recent… Read more “Waffling around”
Janelle Bitker 