September Pic(k)s
These are the steps leading to the Church of St. Anthony of Padua at the Italian Soldiers Ossuary in Kobarid, Slovenia, which houses the remains of soldiers who were killed [...]
View ArticleMusee du Slip opens in Brussels
This new underpants museum, which opened its doors last month, will surely be atop this guy’s list of places to visit when his troubles in Germany are behind him. Via [...]
View ArticleSeptember Pic(k)s
This woman was marching in a procession near the Grand Place in Brussels and kindly stopped to pose for a few quick snaps. About two dozen camera-toting Japanese tourists –and [...]
View ArticleIf you’re searching for the limits of Manneken Pis’s marketing appeal..
I think I found it. If you’re not familiar with Belgium’s most famous peeing-boy fountain/statue, some info is here.
View ArticleBrussels 11 – an Exercise in Speed
Start to finish, this post was an exercise in speed, largely with my upcoming RTW trip* in mind. The working plan will be to try and post something daily, which I know will oftentimes mean a very quick...
View ArticleCircles, in the Round
In her travel theme this week, Ailsa asked for circles. Who am I to say no? I threw in a few orbs and spheres, too, beginning with Jimenez Deredia’s phenomenal chocolatey sculpture, Recuerdo Profundo,...
View ArticleThe World’s Fastest Hands
A tribute to track and field stars at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels The post The World’s Fastest Hands appeared first on PIRAN CAFÉ.
View ArticleThree Legged Buddha, Brussels
Notifications have steadily rumbled through my phone for the past hour. They're from friends, colleagues and connections in Brussels marking themselves 'safe'. The post Three Legged Buddha, Brussels...
View ArticleBrussels Metro Chapel
At the Place Rogier Metro Station, Brussels. The post Brussels Metro Chapel appeared first on PIRAN CAFÉ.
View ArticleWindow Seats – Wind Power in Europe
For the Window Seats series. The post Window Seats – Wind Power in Europe appeared first on PIRAN CAFÉ.
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