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

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