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By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on June 5, 2011
Posted in Living in Brussels

Sunday Wake-up Call at 6:25am

When you are awoken from the most pleasant slumber on a sunday morning by the "Woop Woop" of the police sirens, it is not very fun.

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on May 31, 2011
Posted in Living in Brussels

Proof that Brussels is a mixed bag

Brussels is the capital city of Europe, home to the European Commission, the European Parliament, NATO and many many more worldly organizations and agencies. Its seen more as a city of transit than a permanent home. I feel bad for the people who were/are born in Brussels because they always get: “you’re actually from Brussels”

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on May 30, 2011
Posted in Books

Book Review: Lady in the Tower – Alison Weir

The “Lady in the Tower”, Anne Boleyn, was the second wife of King Henry VIII of England and a woman who changed England forever. Alison Weir examines in detail the circumstances leading up to Anne Boleyn’s arrest, detainment in the Tower of London, her trial and execution. There are many questions and theories behind Anne

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on May 25, 2011March 21, 2013
Posted in Belgium, Living in Brussels, Travel

Brussels hot spot: Place Poelaert

When you reach the top you will see the fantastic panoramic view of Brussels with three major landmarks in the distance on a clear day: the Basilica is just of center, the tip of Hotel de Ville and the Atomium to the right.

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on May 23, 2011March 21, 2013
Posted in Belgium, Living in Brussels, Travel

Brussels hot spot: Place Sablon

Place du Grand Sablon is slightly off the main tourist track. A good place to go on a Sunday when looking for a little break from the busier areas of Brussels, like Grand Place. Starting from the bottom of Place Sablon, you can walk up “street” and have a hard time choosing which patio to