{ A Fascinating City Escape }

I’ve just come back from a short city trip to Budapest, Hungary and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t quite know what to expect but I was blown away by this city that is rich in history and coloured with breath-taking views in shades of amber, burgundy and teal. With great food, friendly locals, interesting sights and reasonable prices I would definitely recommend Budapest for a city getaway.

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{ The Most Beautiful Bookstore }

Maastricht, the Netherlands is home to the Selexyz Dominicanen Bookstore. This breathtaking bookstore is housed in a renovated Dominican church dating back to 1294. The infusion of old and new was brilliantly executed by architectural firm Merkx + Girod who managed to highlight the grandeur of the original church and preserve it’s majestic atmosphere by positioning a colossal walk-in steel bookcase asymmetrically in the church. The upper level of the bookcase allows one to experience the church from a new perspective and have a close-up view of the historical murals. A treasure worth uncovering if you ever find yourself in the Netherlands. Plus, how awesome is that door!?

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{ Hello Belgium }

WOW! This post is way overdue! Since my last post, my husband and I packed up in Spain, went back to South Africa to pack up there, do a crazy amount of paper work, say our goodbyes and move to Belgium. Now we’re here, and I couldn’t have asked for a better welcome than Antwerp Central Station. It is honestly the most beautiful station I have ever seen. So thank you Antwerp…first impressions really do last.

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