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DIVA DIAMOND MUSEUM, ANTWERP BELGIUM

Prepare for sparkle. Prepare for shine. Prepare for scandalous stories of courtesans and opera singers and movie stars. Prepare to be educated and entertained. Prepare for DIVA, a museum dedicated to diamonds, silver and other dazzling objects that opened in Antwerp, Belgium, in May, 2018. Located in Antwerp’s historic city center, DIVA has already emerged […]

Posted 10 January 2019 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ANTWERP § BELGIUM § MUSEUMS § SHOPPING § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off on DIVA DIAMOND MUSEUM, ANTWERP BELGIUM ° Also tagged: , , ,

BRUGES, WEST FLANDERS, BELGIUM and COCKTAIL

Bruges could be Europe’s most perfect little medieval city. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historic significance, Bruges overflows with charm. Old graceful canals, ancient cobbled streets, distinctive gothic architecture, archaic cafes and bars fill the city. In addition, Bruges sports a variety of contemporary pleasures, such as fine hotels, divine restaurants, nice […]

Posted 08 June 2018 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ACCOMMODATIONS § BARS § BEER § BELGIUM § BEVERAGES § BRUGGE § COCKTAILS § DRINKS § MUSEUMS § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off on BRUGES, WEST FLANDERS, BELGIUM and COCKTAIL ° Also tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

BRUGES ART AND ARCHITECTURE TRIENNIAL 2018

Bruges Triennial 2018 contemporary art and architecture exhibition brings a new layer of excitement to Belgium and the already magical city. For the rest of summer—until mid-September—visitors to Bruges can enjoy not only the city’s constant pleasures (enchanting canals, medieval buildings, chocolate, beer and terrific restaurants), but also an exciting array of contemporary art and […]

Posted 17 May 2018 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ARCHITECTURE § ART § BELGIUM § BRUGGE § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off on BRUGES ART AND ARCHITECTURE TRIENNIAL 2018 ° Also tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

RED STAR LINE MUSEUM, ANTWERP, BELGIUM

What do Albert Einstein, Vito Corleone, Irving Berlin, Golda Meir and U.S Navy Rear Admiral Hyman Rickover have in common? All immigrated to America on the Red Star Line, an ocean-crossing passenger line transporting some 2.5 million European emigrants to New York and Philadelphia between 1873 and 1934.  How do I know this? I visited the […]

Posted 12 September 2014 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ANTWERP § BELGIUM § MUSEUMS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off on RED STAR LINE MUSEUM, ANTWERP, BELGIUM ° Also tagged: , , , , , ,

BELGIAN CHOCOLATE—OH MY!

Those who subscribe to author Terry Moore’s chocoholics 12-step program—“NEVER BE MORE THAN 12 STEPS FROM CHOCOLATE, ” should head to Belgium, as it has to be the most densely packed chocolate-rich country on earth. Although Belgium does not have the climate to grow cocoa beans, it does have the skill, standards and savvy to […]

Posted 15 September 2011 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BELGIUM § BRUSSELS § CANDY § CHOCOLATE § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off on BELGIAN CHOCOLATE—OH MY! ° Also tagged: , , , , , ,

GREAT GRILL

Although it is self-designated “the smallest town on earth, ” Durbuy is large enough to have a restaurant serving what my traveling companions claim is one of the biggest taste treats in all of Belgium. Considering the nature of our trip, this is super-size praise for any size town. I was traveling with four fellow […]

Posted 29 July 2011 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ENTREES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments (1) ° Also tagged: , , ,

BELGIUM: FOOD SPECIALTIES

Belgium is a country of great diversity. Tucked between Holland and France, this small (about the size of Maryland) strip of a country sports a population of over 10 million and hosts not only the European Union, but also NATO and a slew of the world’s top international trade and finance companies. As one would […]

Posted 16 November 2009 † Susan Manlin Katzman § RECIPES § SIDE DISHES § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off on BELGIUM: FOOD SPECIALTIES ° Also tagged: , , , , , ,