I turned 44 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being in Belgium for my birthday. From Sweden in 2013 to the Châteaux of the Loire Valley in 2014, Lake Orta in 2015, Rome in 2016, London in 2018, North Carolina and Virginia in 2019, England in 2022, and Rotterdam…
Tag: Park
SEOUL | Gangnam – Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs – Starfield COEX Mall & Library – Banpo Hangang Park – Some Sevit
Autumn 2024. Ten years after my first trip to Seoul in 2014, I am returning to the Republic of Korea, better known as South Korea. Not solo this time, but with Oriol, who has never been to Korea. On the itinerary: flying with Qatar Airways to Incheon via Doha, the capital Seoul, the historic city…
SEOUL | Seodaemun Hongje Waterfall – Yeouido Hangang Park – Ttukseom Hangang Park – 2024 Seoul Hangang River Light Drone Light Show – Hwayang-dong
Autumn 2024. Ten years after my first trip to Seoul in 2014, I am returning to the Republic of Korea, better known as South Korea. Not solo this time, but with Oriol, who has never been to Korea. On the itinerary: flying with Qatar Airways to Incheon via Doha, the capital Seoul, the historic city…
BELGIUM | Meise Botanic Garden
During the Ascension weekend in May 2025, Jeroen and I visited the Meise Botanic Garden. World famous in Belgium, but I had never been.
ANTWERP | Masterplan Water for Oude Landen in Ekeren
The City of Antwerp had a ‘Masterplan Water‘ drawn up for the Oude Landen area in Ekeren. The stream landscape in and around that zone is a water-sensitive region.
ANTWERP | Construction of Pomppark Zuid has started
The construction of Pomppark Zuid, the first subproject of Ringpark Groene Vesten, has begun. The City of Antwerp aims to create a new park for the neighbourhood by transforming the existing green space into a beautifully landscaped recreational area. Nature, water, recreation, heritage, and noise reduction will all play a central role. If all goes…
ANTWERP | New city park at Scheldt Quays in Nieuw Zuid opened: a green oasis by the water for every Antwerp resident
On 17 July 2025, the public space along the River Scheldt near the Nieuw Zuid or New South neighbourhood in Antwerp was officially opened. This redesigned section of the Scheldt Quays has been transformed into a brand-new 5.5-hectare park featuring abundant greenery and water features, multiple play, sports and relaxation areas, and a dog run…
BUSAN | Haedong Blue Line Park, Sky Capsules, Beach Train and Haeundae Green Railway
Autumn 2024. Ten years after my first trip to Seoul in 2014, I am returning to the Republic of Korea, better known as South Korea. Not solo this time, but with Oriol, who has never been to Korea. On the itinerary: flying with Qatar Airways to Incheon via Doha, the capital Seoul, the historic city…
ANTWERP PRIDE 2025 | Opening Party at OLT Rivierenhof Deurne on Wednesday 6 August
The 18th edition (since 2008) of Antwerp Pride takes place from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 August 2025. This year’s theme is “Do not just march! Listen. Understand. Commit”. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2025 edition, the organising committee focuses on belonging. Belonging to the…
ANTWERP | Archaeological finds during construction of Pomppark Zuid
The works for the construction of Pomppark Zuid in Antwerp started at the end of May 2025. During the archaeological excavations, the archaeologists were pleasantly surprised: more remains of the Sint-Laureispoort have been preserved in good condition than initially thought.