The road less travelled – part II: Overwhelmed at Overloon
As Christian Nielsen takes the road less travelled this summer, he uncovers the volatile, violent past hidden under the tranquil, peaceful present of the Dutch ... Read more.
Just one of those unlucky lucky days
By Christian Nielsen Unlucky days can sometimes turn out to be a different kind of lucky… the tortuous variety. Thursday... Read more.
Foreign tourists vote to thump Trump’s America and go elsewhere
Left without a say in the election of Donald Trump, a new breed of conscientious objectors are making their mark on the USA. Foreign tourists are voting with th... Read more.
When you’re a collector… don’t give too much away
Collecting may seem like a harmless hobby but being a collector allows others to gather a whole lot more about you than you let on or probably even know.... Read more.
What happens when science fiction crosses into science fact?
Cloaking devices are the stuff of magic realms and deep-space exploration, not real life. Think again! Making photonic chips invisible to one another could pave... Read more.
You are different
"You are different" is a simple sentence with confusing connotations. What does that even mean? What sort of different?... Read more.
The Brussels connection: Turning the tide on radicalisation
Belgium says it is working to combat radicalisation in Brussels. But is it doing enough to counter jihadist narratives and address exclusion?... Read more.
Defusing the social media timebomb
Countering the "weaponisation of the internet" with top-down initiatives are unlikely to succeed. What we need are true grassroots efforts.... Read more.
The leper priest who lost his marbles
Father Damien's dying wish of marbles for his children may seem odd, but this saint's caring for lepers can teach us a lot about selfless sacrifice.... Read more.
The Brussels press corps: Shaken, not sunken
Despite the crisis in traditional media, the Brussels press corps continues to survive and thrive, but not without difficulties.... Read more.
