Belgium & Big Apple Books

It's been a while since I talked about a book here, so well: here are three books I had the pleasure to add to my collection over the last couple of weeks. I am still enjoying them and am 100% sure that I will be enjoying them for a long time to come.


* België - een beZoekboek (Thaïs Vanderheyden) - Borgerhoff Lamberigts* 

When I first read about this book, I simply had to have it. When I first opened the package sent by my sweet mom & step dad I couldn't wait to show it to León. He was impressed as well and can't wait for the next 'show and tell' day at school. In this book the very talented illustrator & child book author Thaïs Vanderheyden takes you to the most beautiful and interesting places in Belgium: the Antwerp zoo,  the beach in Ostend, the beautiful train station by the Spanish architect Calatrava in Liege, the Ardennes and a whole lot more. Loads of famous Belgians are featured in the book: Adolphe Sax, Jean-Marie Pfaff, Jacques Brel and many many more. It is a must have for Belgium lovers, especially for those living abroad.



België, een beZoekboek - Thaïs Vanderheyden - 19,95 euro - order on Bol.com (Dutch only for now)


*BENY (Patrick Van Rosendaal) - Lannoo * 




Patrick is the first tour guide and entrepreneur to own the first 100% Belgian tour guide company in New York. When he lost his heart in and to the city, the urge to share his passion became so big he had no other choice but to become a tour guide. He is now an official member of GANYC and the city hardly has any secrets for him. Patrick and his team have guided thousands of Belgian and other tourists in the Big Apple and every single one of them enjoyed a unique experience. In this book, Patrick and 22 other locals share their hot spots, insider tips and most interesting New York stories. Again: a must have if you are planning a first, second, or ... any visit to the Big Apple.

BENY - Patrick Van Rosendaal - 22.99 euro - order on Bol.com (Dutch or French, English & German translations on their way)


*Must Eat NYC (Luc Hoornaert & Kris Vlegels) - Lannoo * 

Many of you may know it already: I love good food. And I love New York. So this book, written by a long-time food professional with amazing photography by the talented Kris Vlegels, caught my attention immediately. It covers everything a foodie like me needs to know when going to New York: where to get the best ramen, where to try South American food, the best pizza and of course: food trucks and carts.  Even though the author is an importer of wines & high-end Japanese ingredients living in Antwerp, he has been visiting New York for many, many years, mostly to eat. He claims he never found more culinary bliss than in New York. Dear Luc, please consider this an invitation to come and visit Chicago ...


Bonus: when you buy the book, you can download the app too

Must Eat NYC - Luc Hoornaert & Kris Vlegels - 24.99 euro - order on Bol.com (English version)


Enjoy!