Monthly Archives: August 2009

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Brussels Scarecrow Festival

Brussels Scarecrow Festival
Do you fancy being a little bit creative when you take a Little Break? Then why not take part in Brussels annual Scarecrow Festival! Every year in October Brussels Grand Place become filled with scarecrows varying from the comical to the just plain scary. Thousands of visitors will... [Read more]

Hospice Comtesse Museum

Hospice Comtesse Museum
Once a hospital and now a charming local history and art museum, the Hospice Comtesse Museum is a little Lillois gem. The museum is located in the heart of Lille’s old town. Founded in 1237 by Joan of Constantinople, Countess of Flanders for the ailing inhabitants of Lille,... [Read more]

A Little Art Break to Brussels

A Little Art Break to Brussels
Following on from the Little Fashion Break in Paris we did a couple of weeks ago last week we had another Little Break, this time to Brussels with some lovely art and design bloggers. Meeting at 7am at St Pancras everyone was fresh faced and got on immediately finding out more about... [Read more]

Win 2 Tickets to Rock en Seine this weekend!

Win 2 Tickets to Rock en Seine this weekend!
Fancy doing something different this weekend? Bored of going to SW4 or Get Loaded in the Park every bank holiday? Then how about coming with us to the Rock en Seine Festival in Paris this weekend! We’ve got a pair of three-day passes to give away courtesy of Eurostar. As well... [Read more]

Brussels Roller Parade

Brussels Roller Parade
Every Friday in Brussels over the summer months there is a roller blading event that meets at Place Poelaert. Try some thing new and skate around the city while meeting new people. Don’t worry if you’re not a pro the beginners skating starts at 20.00 and the pro’s at 21.00. If... [Read more]

Let’s go on the Amelie’s tour!

Let’s go on the Amelie’s tour!
While looking for nice things to do in Paris that I could let you know about, I came across efflorescence, a photo/art blog by Lauren Doughty. Lauren posted a few articles about her trip with such lovely photos that I couldn’t resist sharing them with you. Of course, she visited... [Read more]