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A trip down memory lane: city views of Ghent

Tanja and I used to live in the fair city of Ghent. Since moving to Vancouver in October 2011, we haven't returned, until now. And for the first time, we were able to…

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jSunrise at Flanders’ fields Loenhout in Belgium

Sunrise in Flanders’ fields

We got off the plane in Amsterdam on June 4th. The next few days we had the pleasure to stay in Loenhout, close to Wuustwezel. It's a small town, with a lot of farms. Thanks…

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Our second wedding anniversary

We can hardly believe it's been 2 years since our wedding! On May 28th 2011 Jelger and I said ''I do'' and since that moment our lives have changed so much.To celebrate,…

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Gut feeling

crow in vanier park vancouverI often struggle with losing touch…

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How I lost and found my rhino

Today, I'd like you to tell a story that I was recently reminded of while rummaging through the treasure pocket of my Moleskine notebook. It's the story of how I lost and…

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Shared passion

When I met Jelger, things felt right. It felt like coming home after a long exhausting journey. We quickly grew very fond of each other and loved spending every free minute…

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Remembrance Day

In 2007, one of the first times I traveled with Jelger, we did an improvised camping tour through the little towns and beaches of Normandy. It became a World War tour…

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Interview with Nero Belgian Waffle Bar

When Tanja and I first moved to Vancouver we thought we'd have to say goodbye to some of our favourite Belgian delicacies such as waffles. Of course, you can find waffles…

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