A medieval town in the north of the Flanders plain, Bruges is a true open-air museum. With its winding streets, its authentic little squares and its picturesque canals, the town seems to be right out of a fairy story. The Venice of the North is small, and lends itself easily to a day’s excursions on foot, in a boat or in a horse-drawn carriage. After dark, you can appreciate the…
I’m opening my address book to share my choices for fine dining in luxurious surroundings, in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. I don’t know if it’s Istanbul’s palette of colours that inspires me the most, or the secrets of its past, but its atmosphere is unique. The first bit of good news is that Istanbul is a wonderful place for food. The second is that the views are…
For me, “the Pearl of the Danube” has always had a certain fascination. I imagined it as vibrant, mysterious, romantic and elegant. What’s more, I recently gave in to my desires and visited the city. So, you know the must-see landmarks but you’d like to add a touch of chic to your stay? Perhaps you’ll find some inspiration amongst the things I discovered. Love at first sight, over brunch I…
If you’re looking for the exotic and a complete change of pace and scene, Cuba will not disappoint. But don’t leave it too long before you go. I spent 10 days there, and the island still has its “picture postcard” allure. Cuba the magical, Cuba the enchanting – the words may be a cliché, but they’re a perfect definition for this big island with its tormented history. Staying with the…
The philosophy here at Nu O’Clock is to give a boost to health in all its forms. And with Valentine’s Day nearly here, we’ve put together a suitably romantic package for you. Romantic – but lite Strawberry and chocolate duo Low in calories, and as aphrodisiac as you could want, chocolate-coated strawberries have become THE essential romantic dessert. A little square of happiness Do you fancy a snack that will…
Eating well in Venice – classic dishes for figure-conscious visitors When we think of Italian food, we immediately imagine that it’ll be difficult to eat healthily on a trip to Italy. There’s a false but widespread idea that pasta is fattening. In reality, it’s what goes with pasta that’s really fattening. We’re not talking here about the vegetables, but about the butter, the cheese, the cream and so on. Another…