by sharon | May 2, 2017 | Belgium, Travel
On a Sunday afternoon, we decided to visit the MAS (Museum aan de Stroom) in Antwerp. The first thing you notice is the impressive red building, designed by a Dutch architectural office. It is 10 stories high and not only has a number of galleries with permanent and... 
by Sharon Janssens | Oct 28, 2016 | Belgium, Photo Essay, Photography, Travel
In order to explore more of Belgium, I decided to go to Antwerp and wander around Zurenborg, a neighbourhood in the south-east of Antwerp. A lot of houses are in Art-Nouveau style which are centered on Cogels-Osy Lei, Transvaalstraat, and Waterloostraat. The houses... 
by Sharon Janssens | Jul 2, 2016 | Eat, food Belgium
After a day of shopping in Antwerp, we really wanted some mussels. We looked for a place near the Grand Place and we found a perfect place outside at restaurant De Bomma, grandma´s restaurant. Here you can eat traditional Belgian dishes such as beef stew with beer,... 
by Sharon Janssens | Jun 12, 2016 | Eat, food Belgium
After a number of very tasting dishes during recent culinary walks through Antwerp, I decided to make a reservation at Invincible in Antwerp. A three course diner has a fixed price and you always have a number of choices for each course. Some dishes require you to pay... 
by Sharon Janssens | May 27, 2016 | Eat, food Belgium
On an ordinary Tuesday, I went for a culinary walk through Antwerp (organized via vizit). An entree, main course, and dessert are served in different restaurants throughout the city and when walking from restaurant to restaurant, the guide explains the history of... 