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Christmas shopping season begins

Posted by Simon Butcher on
Belgium

For me, Christmas shopping season has begun this weekend. Normally I wait until the last minute, but this time around I felt it was a good idea to start battling the hordes of relentless Christmas shoppers early in order to avoid any unwanted surprises, and help me find presents for people. It's only one week away from Plaisirs d'Hiver (Winter Wonders), which includes lots of Glüewein, Christmas markets, and so forth. Brussels is going to be chockas again, so it's a good idea to start early.

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Road-Trip Day 4

Posted by Simon Butcher on
Austria
“We got into Werfen (in Austria), after passing through Germany briefly, last night. We've since discovered a castle and the world's biggest ice caves, so after a day of hiking up and down a mountain we're staying another night.. Obviously I need new feet now! Off for some food now, and search for WiFi!”
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Christmas in Belgium

Posted by Simon Butcher on
AustraliaBelgium

Before arriving in Belgium, I was somewhat news obsessed. I'd listen to ABC NewsRadio on a regular basis (with the exception of when they were broadcasting from Parliament). I'd even go to bed and listen to the news from the BBC (naturally being retransmitted via NewsRadio).

Sitting on my own in my new and baron apartment in Brussels a feeling somewhat lonely (amplified somewhat by the time of year), I tuned into NewsRadio over the Internet for a news-fix and to see what was going on around the world. To my surprise, NewsRadio would cheer me up and make the world feel small again for me in no time.

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