The flight to Porto took off as scheduled. My seat was in the middle section of the cabin, an aisle seat in a row of three. By the window sat a European woman, round in figure, dressed in a light gray knit sweater. Next to her was a little girl, about seven years old, with … Continue reading A Story in Flight
Category: Travel
Antwerp’s Architectural Journey: A Stroll Through Time with an Aesthete’s Gaze
The wind in Antwerp sweeps in from the Scheldt River, damp and tinged with a faint fishy tang, like whispers from an old port. I arrived here in early March 2025, stepping onto the uneven cobblestones of the old town, my shoes crunching with each step under a sky heavy with gray clouds. This city … Continue reading Antwerp’s Architectural Journey: A Stroll Through Time with an Aesthete’s Gaze
Aachen’s Old Town: Art, Culture, and Family Fun
As I wander through the cobbled streets of Aachen’s old town, I feel as though I’ve stepped into the pages of an enchanted tale. Though the city is not vast, it brims with an endless array of wonders, each corner revealing a new discovery. The air carries a soft echo of history, mingling with the … Continue reading Aachen’s Old Town: Art, Culture, and Family Fun
Volle Advocaat: A Warm Embrace in the Heart of Flanders
A late autumn afternoon in Flanders. The sky stretches low and heavy, a deep shade of gray pressing down over the narrow streets. The wind slips between the houses, carrying a damp chill that clings to the skin, sinking through layers of clothing. It’s the kind of cold that doesn’t just brush against you—it settles … Continue reading Volle Advocaat: A Warm Embrace in the Heart of Flanders




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