Angela Dansby

#Montenegro is a small but brilliant jewel in the #Balkans along the #Adriatic Sea with amazing #topography. It includes a long #coastline, huge bay, Europe’s cleanest river, the largest lake in the #Balkans, five national parks, endless mountains and a temperate rainforest! – at Montenegro

I’m proud to share “Belgitude” about a great country in this week’s issue of #Humo magazine in its “Cherchez la Femme” column (published in Dutch) … #Belgium – at Brussels, Belgium

Thank you to Stephanie D’Hose, the youngest president of the #BelgianSenate in history, for the wonderful tour of parliament last Thursday with Rob Vanoudenhoven. A great surprise was running into Prime Minister @alexanderdecroo there! – at Brussels, Belgium

#Brussels residents, check out a new #exhibition by Rob Vanoudenhoven at #gallery Sablon d’Art as featured in @BRUZZbe: lnkd.in/eaYzExt2 and lnkd.in/ev2Smz2G. Thursday to Sunday, 1-25 Feb., 11-18h, Place du Grand Sablon 2. 🇧🇪 #visualart #visualartist #art – at Brussels, Belgium

Just in time for the new year, check out the #Belgian #waffle that brings good #luck in my story on BBC.COM. It features the marvelous #cookbook “Dark Rye & Honey Cake” by Belgian #culinary historian Regula Ysewijn. Cheers to the new year! bbc.com/travel/article/20231…

The recent renovation of #Brussels’ #Bourse included the re-excavation and renovation of an #archeological site that contained the tomb of the city’s first duke. Called Bruxella 1238, it connects visitors to the rich history of Brussels. Read more in The @brusselstimes Magazine! – at Brussels, Belgium

Often overlooked within #Wallonia, German-Speaking Community of #Belgium has its own parliament, flag, fascinating history and arguably the most proud #Belgians. Read about it and its capital #Eupen in my story in the Winter 2023-24 issue of The @BrusselsTimes Magazine. – at Eupen, Belgien

Barely known even among #Belgians, #Ronse in #Flanders near the linguistic border is the “queen of the Flemish Ardennes.” Learn why in my story in the latest issue of The @BrusselsTimes Times Magazine now on local newsstands: tinyurl.com/4636uksk. – at Ronse, België

Thé old town of #Gjirokastër, #Albania is an @Unesco World Heritage Site and “a rare example of a well-preserved #Ottoman town” from 500 years ago. Overlooking it is Gjirokastër #Fortress, which once held political prisoners of the former communist regime. #castle #architecture

The historical center of #Berat, #Albania is an @unesco World Heritage Site because of its well-preserved #Ottoman #architecture, #Byzantine churches and mountainous, #cobblestone pathways. I got lost among them a few weeks ago … #VisitAlbania #albaniatourism – at Albania

#Brussels residents, @belgian_beer_world and the #Bourse are finally open! The former stock exchange is now a magnificent public meeting space, interactive museum and @bruxella1238 #archeological site. It includes a cafe, brasserie and tasting rooftop with 48 beers on tap. – at Brussels, Belgium

Fun in the #sun on #Corfu island a few weeks ago … #KalamiBay in the northeast has crystal clear, #azure water and you can rent a #motorboat that goes up to 30 mph without a license! It’s the best way to explore the #coastline and #IonianSea. #Greece #Greekisland #VisitGreece – at Greece

Exploring #sea #caves, #bays and #coves on the #Karaburun Peninsula in and around #Vlore, #Albania … #seaside #seascape #travelAlbania #visitAlbania #AlbanianRiviera #Vlora – at Albania

Modern #architecture surprises in #Tirana, #Albania thanks to EU funding as of 2014 … paint #colors were inspired by the city’s former mayor, an #artist/#painter himself who wanted to cheer residents post-Communism. Today, he is prime minister. tinyurl.com/msezzm54 – at Albania

Opening of @tomorrowland yesterday … This unbelievable, fantastical #electronica #festival is uniquely #Belgian and world class. It was the best place to celebrate Belgian National Day! 🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪 – at Boom, België

Fake and real kings and queens in honor of #Belgian National Day today at last night’s @balnational … Bonne Fête Nationale! Fijne Nationale Feestdag! 🇧🇪❤️🇧🇪 – at Brussels, Belgium

Today I received my #Belgian passport in the capital of #Flanders (#Brussels) in the company of my favorite #Fleming. 🥰🇧🇪 It also happens to be Feast Day of the #Flemish Community, which celebrates winning the region’s Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302 against France. – at Brussels, Belgium

Fun times and excellent eats at #Menssa #restaurant in #Brussels. It’s walking into a #forest, where everything is focused on #sustainability and chefs #forage the best ingredients, including from an adjacent #herbgarden. Oh, and you get to select your own knife … #Brussels – at Brussels, Belgium

The #sunset over #Montdesarts in #Brussels is always magical (the second photo has the filter of my sunglasses). Take in the perfect view from the newish #terrace #bar @chateau_moderne.bxl overlooking the manicured #garden. #loveBrussels #bestofBrussels #Belgium – at Brussels, Belgium

Created by a former pilot, @Flylounge in a retrofitted #airplane #fuselage is arguably the most novel place in #Brussels to have dinner or a personal or corporate event. Read about its haute cuisine and flight simulation aboard in The @BrusselsTimes Magazine. – at Brussels, Belgium