Derek Blyth Livres

- 100 insightful and fun-to-read texts by Belgium connoisseur and fan Derek Blyth about iconic Belgian traditions, places, artists, oddities, buildings, sayings, and more In his new book journalist Derek Blyth presents 100 Belgian 'icons' that have shaped what he calls 'the strangest country in the world': people, objects, places and stories that are intertwined with Belgium's history and make it the country it is today. The insightful, fun-to-read texts are divided into lists with specific themes: traditions, places, artists, oddities, sayings, architecture, etc. Each list holds famous icons like the saxophone but also some surprises like Churchill's V-sign.

A practical guide to discovering Ghent's finest places, buildings, restaurant, shops, museums, neighbourhoods, parks, hotels and cafes.

This book offers a practical guide to Brussels' finest places, covering all bases to ensure no visitor to the city is ever anything short of captivated. The 'secrets' are listed thematically and include 60 places for good food, 45 places for a drink, 50 places to shop, 20 places for fashion, 40 buildings to admire, 40 places to discover the world, 25 things to do with children and 60 activities. AUTHOR: Derek Blyth is a Scottish writer who has lived in Brussels for the past 21 years. Editor-in-chief of the Brussels news magazine The Bulletin until 2010, he has published several books on the Low Countries, including Flemish Cities Explored and Brussels for Pleasure. As well as working as a writer and translator, he gives guided tours of literary Brussels and organises regular cultural events. SELLING POINTS: A practical guide to discovering Brussels' finest places, buildings, restaurant, shops, museums, neighbourhoods, parks, hotels and cafes 60 colour illustrations

A practical and inspirational insider's guide to Munich and its hidden secrets and addresses.

Die spannendsten Seiten einer Stadt kennen meist nur die Locals. Deshalb zeigt Ihnen Derek Blyth, der seit über 20 Jahren in Belgien lebt, seine Insider-Tipps: 500 außergewöhnliche Orte, stylische Cafés und versteckte Galerien, charmante Läden, extravagante Restaurants oder perfekte Spots für die Familie, die sie so in keinem Reiseführer finden. Übersichtlich gegliedert in kommentierten Best-Of-Listen mit Karten, Adressen und Fotos von Geheimtipps, die einfach Lust auf mehr machen.