Nicole Basaraba
Nicole Basaraba is a Canadian writer focusing on topics of travel, culture, books and what life was like as an expat in the capital city of Europe: Brussels, Belgium.
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An Experience of Titanic Proportions – Belfast, Northern Ireland
Titanic Belfast is the name of the signature building located in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast, Northern Ireland, the birthplace of the majestic ship. The architectural design was influenced by several maritime themes, including ice crystals, ships’ hulls and the insignia of the … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged about the ship, Belfast, Harland and Wolff, history, Northern Ireland, Titanic, Titanic Quarter, tourism, travel
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Support Nicole Basaraba as a Samsung Global Blogger – 2012 London Olympics
Since its Wednesday, this would usually be my Writers’ Uni-Verse-City segement day, but I have been up to something special I want to share with you. Since I finished the first draft of my novel for the Round of Words … Continue reading
Posted in Living in Brussels, Travel, Writing
Tagged belgium, competition, europe, London, London 2012, Olympics 2012, Samsung Global Blogger, social media, tourism, travel, travel writer, vlogging, writer
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Visit La Piscine (The Pool) Museum in Roubaix, France
La Piscine is located in Roubaix, France, a town known for its industrial past in the textile industry and known today for its fashion designers. La Piscine (The Pool), a huge pool and public baths were built between 1927 and 1932 … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged art, artwork, David Douglas Duncan, Duncan, france. Roubaix, la piscine, Lille, museums, Pablo Picasso, paintings, Picasso, sculptures, tourism, travel
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Spring is here – Festival of the Iris in Brussels
Two days of free concerts, activities, clowns, magicians, costumed performers, and buzz in Brussels center is happening this weekend. The Festival of the Iris/Iris Day (Fête de l’Iris) is a celebration of the symbol of Brussels. On January 12, 1989 a … Continue reading
Posted in Living in Brussels, Travel
Tagged activities, belgium, brussels, culture, europe, festival, Fete de l'Iris, flower, fun, Iris, spring, symbol of the region, tourism, travel
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European desire for closeness – Living in Brussels
Living as a Canadian expat in Brussels, there are a lot of cultural and social rules that one needs to learn and adjust too. One social quirk that I just cannot get accustomed to is the Europeans’ desire to be … Continue reading
Posted in Living in Brussels, Travel
Tagged belgium, brussels, closeness, europe, European, expat, invasion of space, lack of space, personal bubble, tourism, travel
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Special Saturday Guest Post on Bucharest, Romania
Yesterday I guest posted at Lesley Carter’s blog “Bucket List Publications: Indulge – Travel, Adventure & New Experience” about one of my favorite cities: Bucharest, Romania. Bucharest is the most lush, sweet and pleasing-to-the-eye city I’ve visited and the best part … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged bucharest, bucuresti, photography, Romania, tourism, travel, travel writing
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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic – A mountain city for rest and relaxation
Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad in English, but I like the Czech name better), is famous for its hot springs, with a dozen main springs, about 300 smaller springs and its warm Teplá River, which runs through the center of the city. … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Bohemia, Carlsbad, Czech Republic, glass, Grand Hotel Pupp, healing waters, hot springs, jewelry, Karlovy Vary, mountain town, mountains, natural springs, photography, photos, Queen Latifah, spa, The Last Holiday, tourism, travel
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Doolin – A must-see village in Ireland
Doolin. It might not sound like the most sophisticated name for a village, but it should be on your must-see list when visiting Ireland. On the west coast, near the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin is a place that I’m dying … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Doolin Cave, Emerald Isle, Ireland, Irish music, tourism, travel, village
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Stonehenge – A mystery of pre-history
There is so much history and there are so many theories behind Stonehenge that this blog could run for hundreds of pages, but of course I won’t do that here. I was lucky enough to visit Stonehenge and it really … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged ancient monument, anthropology, England, historial site, pre-history, stone structure, Stonehenge, summer solstice, tourism, travel, UK, winter solstice, World Heritage
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