When visiting Antwerp, I think of a bubbly city that reminds me of Amsterdam but… with a certain cuteness and as we say in Holland, the soft G. Our southern neighbors have both the elegance of France and the allure of the Dutch and I always love visiting Belgium for both of these reasons. Even better to celebrate New Year’s Eve here, as I saw Antwerp in a lot of top 5 cities to celebrate New Years… Now I know why… Let me tell you all about our stay in Mercure and why it is not just the perfect stay for New Years Eve, but throughout the whole year!

Sint Maarten; the friendly island, also known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean (and for a good reason, I know now). With 37 beaches, none of which are privately owned, you’d think of it as the perfect place to have a vacay, come to your senses and relax. But, there is so much more to this island! I visited the beautiful Dutch and French part of the island during November, a month full of gastronomy events and festivities (tip, if you’re a foodie you should definitely visit during this time of the year!). And here I am giving you an overview of what not to miss!