by Michael Durickas | Aug 14, 2016 | Events
Every two years, a large flower carpet is laid on the Grand Place in Brussels by the Tapis de Fleurs association. I had learned about the event shortly after the last one had taken place and had to wait ages for this, the 20th Flower Carpet. As it was, I barely...
by Michael Durickas | Jul 12, 2016 | Events, Weddings
This past weekend I had the great pleasure of attending a friend’s wedding at the Villa Blumenfischin in Berlin. Below you will find a selection of pictures from this event which you can click on to enlarge. If you were a guest of the wedding and wish to see...
by Michael Durickas | Jun 29, 2016 | Events, International Relations
Earlier this month, the European Commission (EC) held its tenth ‘European Development Days’ (EDD) forum at the Tour & Taxis in Brussels. The stated aim for this annual gathering is to, “bring the development community together each year to share ideas and...
by Michael Durickas | Jun 27, 2016 | Travel
Belgium loves their Red Devils. When their national football team makes it to the knockout stages of UEFA Euro 2016, the country shows its colors (Black, Yellow & Red). Last night I joined fans who braved rain and tightened security in the heart of historic...
by Michael Durickas | Jun 13, 2016 | Travel
While Beijing’s Panjiayuan Market is fairly new, the arts and crafts to be found there are stretch from modern paintings to relics of antiquity. Although most items do not carry the age and authenticity they appear to, it’s a wonderful place to find less cheesy...