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Martin Banks has been a journalist for over 40 years, working in Brussels since 2001 where he has covered EU politics, initially for European Voice and more recently for The Parliament Magazine plus a raft of other titles. He also writes about other topics including culture and travel. Prior to coming to Belgium he had worked in regional (including a 6 year stint as Chief Reporter for the 2nd biggest selling regional in the UK) and national journalism in the UK since 1980.

24 August 2020

Cooperative in Belgian village
makes trail for Green Tourism

An innovative social cooperative is flying the flag for sustainability – from a tiny village in the Belgian Ardennes. Projet Now – New Walloon Opportunities – […]
21 August 2020

24 hours in Stockholm

I get asked very often ‘What shall I see when I come to Stockholm?’ ‘What are the most important sights, cafes, bars in the city?’. This […]
7 August 2020

Discover Brussels by bike
on this two-day micro adventure

Until not so long ago, you would not have thought of Brussels as a bike-friendly city. And even if the Belgian capital still has a long […]
4 August 2020

A two-day donkey-hike
in the French Alps

The French Alps are mostly known for their excellent ski facilities, yet they have so much more to offer than just winter sports. Adventurers will certainly […]
3 August 2020

The Orient Express – It’s Belgian!

The Orient Express is undeniably the train that has most marked the history of traveling. A crazy project initiated at the end of the 19th century […]
13 July 2020

Have you ever dreamed of spending the night in a treehouse?

Sleeping in a treehouse – maybe even living in it – definitely sounds more like something you would see in a romantic movie or dream of […]
23 June 2020

Exploring Brussels by boat

A souvenir from the spring of 2017. The water in the canal lies peaceful, a mix of warm tones and colors at dusk, the mirrored image […]
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