Deborah O’Donoghue is a reporter at Travel Tomorrow. This British-Irish writer lived in the UK and France before moving to 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 the UK's Legend Press in 2019 and Droemer Knaur Germany in 2021.
If you’re looking for the perfect way to enjoy the spring sunshine, why not heed the call of Walloon Brabant’s great parks? From chateaux nestled in […]
Scherpenheuvel-Zichem is to the northeast of the province of Flemish Brabant, about 50 km from the heart of Brussels. And for centuries, it’s been Belgium’s most […]
As in other European countries, France is seeking to improve the environment and the quality of life of its residents in larger cities. These include Strasbourg, the […]
It is not surprising that Lyon, in addition to being known as the gastronomic capital of France, was also named European Capital of Smart Tourism in […]
When thinking about French cities, for most people, Paris, Bordeaux and maybe Marseille come to mind. All great destinations of course yet France is such a […]
Autumn is here, the trees are wearing their fall colours and footpaths are bedecked with drifts of leaves. Cosiness and comfort hold hands with poignant melancholy. […]
Harvest is just around the bend, and Flemish Brabant’s forests are slowly turning shades of burgundy, orange, and gold – beckoning you to lace up those […]
Whether an expat or an international in Belgium, two flavourful gifts never fail to please – beer and chocolate. But beyond the tourist Mecca of Brussels, […]
Mention the word “Belgium” to many and they will still immediately think of two things: frites and beer. Well, two of the country’s most iconic symbols […]
Meise is a Belgian municipality located just outside Brussels, in the Flemish Brabant region. Its scenery and quiet atmosphere make it great for a short getaway […]