Wanderlust & Lipstick

The mission at Wanderlust & Lipstick is to increase your passion for travel by providing inspiration, tips, and words of wisdom from experienced Wanderlusters who’ve seen it all!

Though geared towards women, the site isn't off limits to men who can also enjoy travel stories of adventures around the globe; join a WanderTour to Bhutan or India; peruse posts from the ever expanding group of WanderBloggers; read travel tips from experienced globetrotters; learn about Wanderlust and Lipstick-recommended travel gear; and salivate over the glorious photos in the WanderGallery submitted by travelers.

Though I didn't win the GRAND PRIZE in their recent writing contest, they did select me as a finalist and asked if they could put
my story on their site. Sure, I would have loved to win a trip to Vietnam, but I am thrilled they will feature one of my favorite journeys deep into the Dordogne. Enjoy reading about it by clicking here.

A version of this story will be featured in my upcoming book Walnut Wine & Truffle Groves, along with a recipe from Daniele.

Brussels Rocks!

Music lovers...listen up!

www.musicbrussels.com (Site under construction) is having an awesome opening party and you're invited to Churchill's on February 27th beginning at 7 p.m.

Four top Brussels bands are helping to host an event that will set the tone for live music in the Capital. Featured are Garner, the dIPLOMAT, the Vogues, and My TV is Dead.

It's an historic night you'll want to be a part of. Garner has volunteered to release their new CD at the event. the dIPLOMAT would like us to pick their next single, the Vogues are a Brussels classic coming back to their home bar (give them a warm welcome), and My TV is Dead will have a projection show included in their gig. With a name like that, they have to be cool, non?!

If you have a bent for live music, this is a great way to get to know the local music scene. Some of the bands will bring a limited number of free CDs, t-shirts and posters to the first inquiring guests. And the price is just right...Free!

Don't say I didn't warn you. This night will rock well into the wee hours, so keep your Sunday morning plans to a minimum.

For more information join the facebook page of the same name and keep current on the best of Brussels Music. Hopefully the website will be up and running soon.

One Track Trips

Looking of a done in a day outing in Belgium? Make 2010 the year of discovering must see sites of our mini country (in size only) and check out my latest article in B Spirit Magazine to get you started. Set out on some worthy one-track-trips to these great Belgian towns, and let me know how you like them. Happy New Year everyone. Click here to read full article


Photos by Kimberley Lovato
1. Main Square, Cloth Hall and Saint Martin’s Cathedral in Ypres
2. Beach at Knokke