I worked on the cold side of the kitchen for the first time; two instructors came to visit the restaurant, and in the meantime, I’m working day and night on my final project. Fortunately, the weather is on our side, though that might not be a logical conclusion to the story about how I once improvised a menu for fifteen nuns at a convent. I’ll also explain how I managed to pull that off.
Category: Travel
What a Week as an Intern in Lisbon Is Like (Michelin-Starred Restaurant Edition)
This is what life is like for a culinary arts student who moved to Portugal for four months to do an internship at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Every week, I write a letter with updates on what happened that week.
Letters from Lisbon – Will Everything Turn Out All Right After All?
This week, I moved into my new place, put the finishing touches on a project that I’ll be sharing with you very soon, and finally made it through the week. Here’s what my fourth week in Lisbon was like as a student doing an internship at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Letters from Lisbon – When Everything Goes Wrong (Solo Trip for an Internship)
It has rained a lot here since my last letter. It made the apartment where I was staying uninhabitable, and I had to find another place to stay at the last minute. My internship is, of course, still going strong, and I actually have some news to share about it. An unexpected turn of events that I didn’t see coming…
Letters from Lisbon – 5 Must-See Spots and My First Experience as a Student
In this series, I’ll take you behind the scenes of the life of a Belgian culinary arts student who’s moving to Portugal for four months for an internship at a Michelin-starred restaurant. This is a letter about my first week in Lisbon, including the exact addresses of a few must-see spots if you’re in the area.
Part 2: Study Trip to China as a Culinary Arts Student
This is the second part of my experience in China. In this video, I’ll take you to the Great Wall of China, to a tea ceremony, and to some cultural landmarks like the Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City. You’ll also get a little taste of the economy through a few company visits. We visited Shanghai, Suzhou, and Beijing. We took the bullet train and stayed in some very nice hotels. Enjoy the video!
Study Trip to China as a Culinary Arts Student
In March, I went on a study trip to China. In this video, I’ll take you along on my journey and share the insights I gained about Chinese culture, the economy, the people, and their way of life.
Study Tour Through Andalusia as a Culinary Arts Student
In January, I went on a study trip through Andalusia to experience the splendor that Spanish culture has to offer. The focus was on the hospitality sector, so expect a mix of breathtaking hotels and vibrant gastronomy. For a change of pace, we also explored nature and played the curious tourist. In this video, I’ll bring the sun, warmth, and magic of this trip through Andalusia right to you. Enjoy!
The Most Beautiful Spot in Luxembourg
The most beautiful spot in Luxembourg. A month ago, I was surrounded by the stunning natural scenery of Germany and Luxembourg. That meant beautiful walks, challenging hikes, breathtaking views, and visits to charming little towns. With this video, I can share a glimpse of all the splendor that nature has to offer with you.
Hiking in Germany & Luxembourg, Part 2
A month ago, I was surrounded by the beautiful natural scenery of Germany and Luxembourg. This led to lovely walks, challenging hikes, breathtaking views, and visits to charming little towns. Here are two wonderful hikes we did during the second week of our hiking vacation.
4 Beautiful Hikes You MUST Do When You're in the Bitburg Area
A month ago, I was surrounded by the beautiful natural scenery of Germany and Luxembourg. That meant lovely walks, challenging hikes, breathtaking views, and visits to charming little towns. 😉 In this post, you’ll find some photos capturing the atmosphere, a description of each walk, and a map showing the hiking route.
Vlog: The Most Beautiful Spots in Bruges
Vlog: The Most Beautiful Spots in Bruges Next school year, I’ll be studying Culinary Arts, a combination of hotel management and cooking. The program is in Bruges, so I’ll be spending the next few years in this beautiful part of Belgium. I’ve already traveled there a few times to start getting my bearings…
Vlog: Trip to Italy, Part 2
Italy Trip Vlog, Part 2 No recipe this time, but a travel vlog instead. From March 26 to April 6, I went on an end-of-year trip to beautiful Italy. While there, I tried to capture the most beautiful sights, the most impressive views, and cultural gems on camera, resulting in this video. Here are some of the highlights from…
Vlog: Trip to Italy, Part 1
Italy Trip Vlog, Part 1 No recipe this time, but a travel vlog instead. From March 26 to April 6, I went on an end-of-year trip to beautiful Italy. While there, I tried to capture the most beautiful sights, the most impressive views, and cultural gems on camera, resulting in this video. Here are some of the highlights from…