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February 19, 2008 Visit Belgium and enjoy Belgian Beers
In this small nation of 10 million people, there are some 450 different varieties of beer. Belgium has enjoyed an unparalleled reputation for its specialty beers since the Middle Ages. To say that the Belgians take their beer seriously …
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February 18, 2008 Belgian Moules Marinieres – Recipe
At Chez Leon, you can have your mussels cooked in 14 different ways, ranging from mussels cooked in different broths to grilled with cheese. My favourite is Moules Marinieres as the tasty fresh mussels are cooked in a …
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February 17, 2008 Belgian Food – Chez Léon – Brussels, Belgium
There’s something very special about this small nation of 10 million people that makes it world capital of Europe, beer, chocolates and many other things. During the 1958 World Expo in Brussels, Belgium became the true capital of … February 16, 2008 10 Great Reasons to visit Belgium
1. Chocolates – This country takes its chocolates very seriously, with Chocolate Festivals, Chocolate Museum and lots of other chocolate events to keep you sweetly entertained. 2. Moules et Frites – Mussels or moules are the … February 12, 2008 Pump Rooms – Roman Baths, Bath, England
To experience the elegance of the traditional English tearooms of the past, a visit to the Pump Room will provide a glimpse of what this social centre was like for the aristocrats in the 18th century. … February 9, 2008 Roman Baths – Bath, England
Roman occupation of Britain lasted for 350 years and during this period great forts, walls, towns and roads were built. Bath was one of the main towns established by the Romans and the Roman Baths, or Aquae Sulis, …
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February 8, 2008 Bath – England
A visit to Bath is like a journey back in time to the elegance of the Georgian period. This World Heritage Site, is set in stunning countryside, and is one of England’s most beautiful destinations. Bath is a …
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February 7, 2008 Radcliffe Camera – Oxford University – Oxford, England
Radcliffe Camera (camera meaning room in French), Oxford’s most distinctive building was constructed between 1737-1749 with funds bequeathed by Dr. John Radcliffe, a physician. The building was originally intended to house a new …
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February 6, 2008 Oxford University's Sheldonian Theatre – Oxford, England
The Sheldonian Theatre was the first building designed by Christopher Wren between 1664 and 1669. It was funded by Gilbert Sheldon, Archbishop of Canterbury and Chancellor of the University….
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February 5, 2008 Bridge of Sighs – Oxford, England
It’s so bizzare to see a “Bridge of Sighs” in Oxford, given the history behind the original version in Venice. Who are the prisoners here and what are their lamentations and sighs about in Oxford?…
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