It has been a whirlwind! In October Brev’s German team signed a seventh foreigner, meaning someone was going to have to sit out each game. After sitting out for a couple games this season already, we ultimately decided it would be best for us to go somewhere where Brevin would have more of an opportunityContinue reading “We’re Back”
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Belgium 2022 – 2023 Reflection
Time flies when you’re having fun! I can hardly believe that I’m back in the U.S. after spending nine months over in Belgium with Brev. It was a great year, but I am very happy to be home and to see my friends and fam who I’ve missed so much. Overall, this year was wonderful.Continue reading “Belgium 2022 – 2023 Reflection”
Belgium Recommendations
While it’s still fresh in my mind, wanted to compile a list of all our Belgium recommendations. In general, Belgium is so easy to get around, there are lots of great places to visit, and everyone is very friendly. Belgian cities to visit (starting with our most favorite): Brugges, Brussels, Leuven, Antwerp, and Ghent. Chocolate:Continue reading “Belgium Recommendations”
Stella Artois
After trying to visit the original Stella Artois Brewery in Leuven all year (the tour books out months in advance), I was finally able to go on Saturday. In comparison to other brewery tours I’ve been on, like the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam, this was much less of a curated experience. Instead, we were givenContinue reading “Stella Artois”
Baloise Antwerp 10 Miles
In March, Brev’s team photographer and I made a bet that we would run the Baloise Antwerp 10 Mile race and the loser had to buy dinner. Spoiler alert: I won. 😉 On Sunday, April 23, we were two of the 31,000 runners that took part in the annual 37th ten miler. The atmosphere was aContinue reading “Baloise Antwerp 10 Miles”
Happy 20th Birthday, Leuven Bears!
Brev’s making a cameo on the blog, to discuss all things basketball: Today the Leuven Bears celebrate the 20th anniversary of the club’s founding. In 2003 two basketball clubs, Vastiau-Godeau Leuven and INS Basket Wilsele, joined to create the Leuven Bears. Today the program has over 450 players and more than 40 teams, this includesContinue reading “Happy 20th Birthday, Leuven Bears!”
Ghent
Brev had a day off last week, so we were able to visit Ghent! We had a great time walking around and sightseeing. Ghent is a charming university city with lots of canals and things to see, like The Castle of the Counts (a medieval castle built by the Count Philip of Alsacein in 1180)Continue reading “Ghent”
Avatar: The Way of Water
Brev and I saw Avatar: The Way of Water in theaters in Leuven and had to laugh at some of the differences in seeing a movie over here. With those exceptions, the process of ordering tickets online, reserving seats, and the cost was pretty similar to back home. Although, we did miss the reclining DreamLoungerContinue reading “Avatar: The Way of Water”
About Belgium
While we’ve been living in Belgium for over four months, I realized that I haven’t posted much about the country. Belgium is known for medieval towns, Renaissance architecture and as the headquarters of the European Union and NATO (aka the capital of the EU). Food and Drink Belgium is world-famous for its chocolate, waffles, andContinue reading “About Belgium”
Grocery Shopping: Snacks🍿
In November my parents visited us and my mom wanted to make a cameo on the blog! This is her last one. Her blog post is below: Where are the Lay’s Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips? The local grocery stores in Belgium are smaller than grocery stores in the U.S. and so are theContinue reading “Grocery Shopping: Snacks🍿”
The Jo Show 