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Deborah O’Donoghue is a British-Irish writer who has lived in the UK, France and Belgium. She has travelled all over the world and worked in car body repairs, in the best fish ‘n’ chip shop in Brighton, and been a gopher in a comedy club, as well as a teacher. She’s a past winner of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Short Story Prize. Her début novel, Sea of Bones, was published by Legend Press in 2019 and comes out in Germany in 2021. Follow Deborah on Twitter and Instagram.

22 December 2020

A (Reluctant) Guide to Beckett’s Paris

On this day, 22 December, in 1989, in Paris, Nobel laureate Samuel Beckett died. It was five months since the death of Suzanne, his companion of […]
18 December 2020

Harrison Ford returns as Indiana Jones for a final episode

Harrison Ford will come back for a fifth time in his legendary role as Indiana Jones in the Disney movie franchise. The 78-year-old actor will appear […]
17 December 2020

Sgroppino, Snow Maidens or Dala Horses – how will you celebrate Christmas this year?

This Christmas things will be different, we know that. Many people will be unable to see loved ones they would usually spend time with. Or perhaps […]
16 December 2020

Kazakhstan’s Independence Day: add this country to your 2021 bucket list

Today is Kazakhstan’s Independence Day. Over the past 29 years, Kazakhstan has become a leader for peace, stability, and prosperity in Central Asia. This country is one […]
11 December 2020

10 Famous people from Belgium you should know about

Belgium might be a small country but for centuries it has been a crossroad of cultures, trade and intellectual exchange. It was also at the epicenter […]
8 December 2020

The Korean Cultural Center in Brussels reopens its doors

The Korean Cultural Center in Brussels (KCC) has reopened its door on December 7th. The KCC will respect all the sanitary guidelines from the Belgian Federal […]
4 December 2020

Discovering the mammoths of Norfolk’s Deep History Coast

The coast of North Norfolk in the East of England is more than just a beautiful stretch of coastline, it is also the site of many […]
25 November 2020

How has the pandemic hit the cultural sector in Europe and beyond?

The stage is unlit. The wooden floor hasn’t been moped for weeks and a thin layer of dust is darkening the creases of the red curtains […]
24 November 2020

Did you know Audrey Hepburn was born in Belgium?

She’s not wearing a picture hat or sunglasses. Nor is she wearing a pearl necklace. With a towel wrapped around her head she’s sitting on the […]
20 November 2020

5 not so usual museums in Zagreb

There are many different ways of how to explore the city – while some prefer just strolling around the streets or meeting people, others like to […]
18 November 2020

10 Beautiful Mosques in the World

The word Mosque derives from the Arabic Word ‘Masjid’ and denotes the holy place of worship for Islamic followers. The architecture of mosques has mostly the […]
17 November 2020

Virtual tours: The best museums to visit online

During the pandemic, most museums and art galleries have been closed to the public to abide with government restrictions and regulations. But art lovers can still […]
13 November 2020

The world’s weirdest bridges

Bridges are not just structures to connect point A to point B. They are also art pieces with a unique design that enriches the surrounding landscape. […]
12 November 2020

Top 10 literary cities

If your idea of holiday heaven is bound up in books, then these destinations are for you. 1. Dublin Ireland, with a population of under five […]
11 November 2020

5 documentaries to satisfy your hunger for remote places

While many of us would prefer to travel the world, explore distant countries and learn about new cultures in person, unfortunately currently, with the COVID-19 still […]
9 November 2020

10 Belgian Fun Facts

Belgium is a country with a rich diversity of cultures, history, art, and…bureaucracy. Yes, if you have had the pleasure of living in Belgium thus far, […]
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