On 11 September 1944, a massive, intense air battle took place over the mountains between Germany and what was then Czechoslovakia. The memory of this battle is still alive today.
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I’ve written plenty of articles about the effects of the 30 Years’ war on Prague and Czechia in general. I knew bits and pieces of the story so I decided to put all my research into a larger article to put things into context.
The National Park in Brussels, right in front of the Royal Palace, is a welcome touch of greenery in the city. But why would the Belgians commemorate the spot in the park where Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia, felt violently sick?
Depending on which part of Brussels you work in, the lunch options can vary tremendously. The vast majority of them are quite good but trying toRead More
When based in Brussels, one of the joys of life was hopping onto the Eurostar and cruising to London. I often did it for work but I tookRead More
Picture the scene – you’re in Brussels over a weekend because of a business meeting that ran late on Friday. You’ve only heard bad thingsRead More
Many people stare at me when I tell them that I like Brussels. For them it is a grey, bland, cloud-covered Euro-cratic city. For me,Read More
You know how it is: you’ve had a long day, you’re tired and you just feel like nothing more than a drink. You wish youRead More
It’s been almost a year since I left Brussels to go and live in Prague. Being back in Brussels was strange in many good ways.Read More
I’ve walked the halls of Brussels Airport many times. Here is a quick guide for the tired or weary traveller passing through. It’s not theRead More