3 PIZZA PLACES
Recently, after reading about the success of Amazon and Jeff Bezos’ two-pizza rule (every team should be small enough that it can be fed with two pizzas to increase efficiency and improve communication flows), I realised I hadn’t yet wrote about my three favourite pizza places in Lux. Having always relied on the infamous Neapolitan…
WW2 SITES IN LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg was at the heart of WW2, sandwiched between the French Maginot line and the German Siegfried line. Even though the Grand Duchy issued a proclamation of neutrality in 1939, on May 10th 1940, German troops entered the country. By noon, the capital city was occupied and many fled abroad, including the government and the…
3 PLACES TO HAVE A BEER
There are pubs dotted all around the city, often recognisable by the fact that their name ends with the word “Stuff” which is Luxembourgish for “pub”. Here are a few places to have a casual drink. Additionally, you can try one of Luxembourg’s various domestic beer brands – Battin, Bofferding, Diekirch or the low-calorie Fox…
THREE PLACES FOR TEA
Fall arrived from one day to the next in Luxembourg and all I want to do is cocoon myself inside chunky knit sweaters, sip hot drinks and read. Inspired by my autumnal mood, I wanted to share my three favourite places to have a tea in Lux. KAALE KAFFI As cosy as your grandmother’s living…
3 STEPS TO A POST-BREXIT RESIDENCE DOCUMENT
This post is for British expats in Lux. British nationals ceased to be considered EU citizens on 1st February 2020. However, UK residents are still entitled to reside in Luxembourg during and after the end of the Brexit transition period. However, they are required to obtain a new residence document attesting that they are beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement; this…
MY 3 FAVOURITE ICE CREAMS IN LUX
Luxembourg, like everywhere, seems to be experiencing increasingly warmer weather. In 2020, we had the “sunniest spring on record” according to Météolux. Without the sea close by, summer in the city is pretty hot and sticky. Here are my favourite chilled treats to cool down with: BARGELLO Bargello is the place to have traditional ice…
3 DAY TRIPS INSIDE OF LUXEMBOURG
Petite Suisse The Mullerthal Region is coined as Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland because of its beautiful, hilly landscape. Predefined trails through this fairy-tale-like setting take you past various rock formations, waterfalls and breath-taking views. Vianden This picturesque town in the North of Luxembourg is particularly popular in summer for its outdoor swimming pool that looks on…
3 DAY TRIPS TO FRANCE
Nancy Nancy as a name just sounds pretty and indeed the city doesn’t disappoint on this front. Reachable by train from Luxembourg’s Gare Centrale, Nancy offers lots to see whether it be the 18th Century Place Stanislas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or its high-calibre art museums. If you go, I recommend a breakfast bagel at…
3 TYPICAL DISHES TO TASTE
Kniddelen This is one of Luxembourg’s oldest dishes. In days gone by, they were considered the poor man’s meal because all you need to make these hearty dumplings is flour, eggs and milk. However, over the years, the traditional dish has transformed into a delicacy, appearing on menus across the city. Normally they are served…
3 TARTARES TO TRY
Tartare is a regular on Luxembourg menus, here are a few of the best places to try them… L’Adresse This tiny Parisian brasserie on Rue Notre Dame has one of the best kitchens in the city. The menu, which is scribbled on a chalkboard, changes with the seasons, but you can rest assured that quality…
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