How to eat and drink your way around Liège. Visiting Liège for the first time I discovered a fascinating city, rich in history and culture. However, Belgium also provides a feast for foodies – there are some wonderful restaurants in Liège to discover along with renowned Belgian chocolate, waffles and craft beers. On my recent visit to […]
Visit Liège – Discovering Belgium’s Secret City!
A Tour of Liège: When I told people I was off to visit Liège, for the most part the retort was ‘where?’. This charming city in Wallonia, Belgium seems to be a well kept secret. I can’t imagine why as there’s plenty to explore in Liège. An Introduction to Liège: Liège is in French speaking Wallonia, Belgium, […]
Wines of Wallonia, Belgium
The Smallest Wine Producing Country in the World, Wallonia, Belgium: The story of modern Belgium Wine production starts in France. And, in the UK and Germany too. Our first stop on the wine and gastronomy tour of Wallonia was at the vineyards of the charming and effervescent 80-year old who is, perhaps, at the heart […]
Saffron, Snails and More in Wallonia
The Gastronomy of Wallonia. I should know from experience to expect the unexpected in Belgium. And, even the idea of wine from Belgium, the theme for this short break to Wallonia, seemed just a little off-piste, though of course, Belgium is not far from France or Germany, both of which produce excellent wines. As is […]