Monthly Archives: March 2009
Earth Hour in Brussels
On Saturday evening I made my way to Poelaert, by the Palais du Justice in Brussels. I waited until 8:30 pm and watched as the lights of Grand Place in the near distance and the Atomium on the horizon, were … Continue reading
Pet airlines, pet pyjamas – why?
Dogs, cats, perhaps even pet snakes , bring companionship and joy the their owner’s lives. Unfortunately, there have always been some who love their pets more than human beings. There are others who literally kill their pets with kindness by … Continue reading
World Water Week 2009 last post
Saturday is the last day of World Water Week 2009. I have ran out of water saving tips for travellers for now, but look to the future for even more water saving schemes by accommodation providers. Here in Belgium, we … Continue reading
Travel water saving tips
Its Thursday on World Water Week so here are tips seven and eight, Tip 7 Be careful with what you purchase while on holiday/vacation. For example take your own reusable water bottle and order tap water in restaurants. You will … Continue reading
More water saving tips for World Water Week
Wednesday of World Water Week so time for two more water saving tips for travellers. Tip 5 Report any leaks to your accommodation provider immediately. It could be a leaking tap or a toilet cistern constantly dripping water, but the … Continue reading
More water saving tips
Its Tuesday of World Water Week 2009. Here are two more water saving tips for travellers. Tip 3 Do not leave the tap running while brushing your teeth. All you need is to wet the toothbrush. Tip 4 In a … Continue reading
World Water Week -Travel tips for saving water
This week is World Water Week a cause very close to my heart as WaterAid is my favourite charity. It is a sad fact that 884 million people in developing countries have no access to clean water. Many walk miles … Continue reading
World Water Week 22-28 March 2009
World Water Day is on Sunday 22 March and World Water Week is the following six days. WaterAid, one of my favourite charities, has conducted a survey and found that most visitors to restaurants would prefer tap water. Expensive ‘lifestyle’ … Continue reading
Making a public transport video in Brussels
I went out this afternoon to make an instructional video on using the Brussels Metro system. Unfortunately I forgot my STIB ticket so had to go and film something else. I decided to look at the Cyclocity bicycle hire scheme … Continue reading
Organic shopping at Place Flagey Market, Brussels
Place Flagey, here in Brussels has had an extensive makeover. The square was repaved and a new covered tram stop erected. It was reopened in July 2008. Now there is a good market held here every Saturday and Sunday morning. … Continue reading