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Castle van Gaasbeek, Belgium

Since I got myself a car: her name is Tintine, we decided to drive around Brussels and explore. My Flemish friend recommended Castle van Gaasbeek – apparently the most romantic castle of Belgium. The castle was initially built in 13th century as part of the wider line of defence to protect Brussels but changed it’s style through centuries… The castle was occupied by a succession … Continue reading Castle van Gaasbeek, Belgium

RED RIDING HOODAugust 25, 201820 Comments

Castle, History, Home page, Travel

Brighton, UK

Brighton is a seaside resort on the south coast of England which is part of the East Sussex, about 75 km south of London. I ended up there by flying on an interview. Woke up a bit earlier in the morning and decided to see what is offered. 🙂 Apparently the city could be traced up to Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. However, the town’s importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed. … Continue reading Brighton, UK

RED RIDING HOODAugust 12, 2018August 12, 201839 Comments