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One Month Later: Our New Life in France
It’s amazing what a difference one month can make! Not too long ago we were scrambling to pack up our lives up into boxes and bags. We were saying goodbye to two years in Belgium and wondering what France and the INSEAD experience would actually be like. Today we’re nestled into cottage living in Samoreau…
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A Sweet Chat with Cuberdon Carl at the Belgian Artisinal Market
I was thrilled to have a chat with Ghent’s iconic ‘Cuberdon Carl’ not too long ago. Carl Demeestere and his trolley are a fixture in the city. He’s famous for selling his super sweet cuberdons or “Ghent noses”, a truly iconic sweet treat in Ghent. You might have even heard about ‘the little nose war’…
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Anniversary Post: 2,555 Days Since We Met
Seven years ago today, I wasn’t in the mood to go out. It was a damp Saturday in Paris and I just didn’t have it in me to get dressed and put in the effort. My friend convinced me that we should get out if even just for one drink. We were both so new to…
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My Experience Living in Belgium and Why We Moved to France
Hey readers! I’m writing this post from Fontainebleau. After two and a half years of living in Belgium, we’ve made a four-hour shift to la douce France. I’m pinching myself realizing that we’ve come full circle; Laurens and I are back where we met exactly seven years ago. Here’s our first semi-selfie as proof 😉 Paris…
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Giving Thanks: Friendsgiving Edition
Thanksgiving to an American can mean several things. It can mean delicious traditions, travel, family reunions….Mostly, it means happy, satiated bellies with your closest family. Growing up, my family was always better at Thanksgiving than Christmas. Maybe it was our shared love of food and talking for hours that seemed to jell better with the holiday.…
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Charlie Chocolate Tours in Ghent
We live Ghent, Belgium – a city that begs to be walked and taken in from the ground up. Its medieval cityscape oozes history, especially chocolate-making history. I wanted to get a taste of its fascinating chocolate making roots, so I was thrilled that Charlie Tours invited me to join them on a sunny afternoon…
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My Twenties, The Ultimate Trip So Far
When I was fresh out of college, I had no idea what life would look like for me at thirty. I had no idea that I’d be waking up in a yurt in the volcanic hills of Lanzarote, waiting for my husband to come back with birthday breakfast. Right now, I’m sitting facing the ocean…
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Amélie with Attitude: Catberry Cakes, Cookies and more
I recently had a nice chat with Amélie from Catberry Pastries! Amélie is the sweetest and she also happens to bake some of the sweetest vegan goods in Ghent. And honestly, our shared love of cats and cupcakes was even more reason to meet! I first noticed Amélie’s work via her Instagram which features her…
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20 of the Best Breakfast and Brunch Spots in Ghent!
Ghent is an amazing city for foodies to run wild. Luckily, my favorite meal of the day is having a big moment and there seem to be new places sprouting up every month! If you’re tired of wondering where to go in the city for a lovely morning meal, here’s a guide to help you…
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New in Town: Luv L’Oeuf
The all-day breakfast trend has been cooking across major cities in Europe like London, Berlin, and Amsterdam, but now it’s made its way to Ghent. Luv L’Oeuf is everything a delectable breakfast experience should be! The ‘clockless’ eating train is here, so If no one else Is doing it, why don’t we? – Jessica Dekkers I was…
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