Women & wine

Women and wine is a good match, but it still has a lot of potential. LuciliVines – the association for women and wine in Luxembourg – is the perfect matchmaker, bringing women and wine together at many levels. LuciliVines was started almost two years ago, with wine maker Anouk Bastian as passionate president. The association […]

At the market

A certain spring feeling at the market in Luxembourg Ville, every Wednesday and Saturday from 07.00 to 14.00 at Place Guillaume II. (Click on one of the below photos to get a slide show.) Photos by Lisbeth Ganer. © 2014 Lisbeth Ganer

Work out & bring your baby

Katie Nail takes a look at life in Luxembourg – and in general – as a new mum, starting with what to do when your stomach looks like a “slightly deflated balloon”. “Baby weight” wasn’t something I really thought about during my pregnancy. I thought it was the weight you gained when you were pregnant […]

Lëtz Create – Jackie Brown

Each month, Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative people in Luxembourg and says “look, Luxembourg is creative! Here’s how and where!” The first talk in 2014  is with Jackie Brown. 1. What is CREATIVITY? Creativity for me is really about letting yourself be inspired by what you see around you, keeping your mind and your […]

Searching for special Christmas markets

There are many articles on the Internet listing beautiful Christmas markets all over Europe. However, it is hard to find the really special ones, with the characteristics that define local treasures. To find them, start by asking your friends for recommendations, and search the web some more. Then go there! These are my recommendations for a […]

Lëtz Create – Patrice Parisotto

Each month, Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative people in Luxembourg and says “look, Luxembourg is creative! Here’s how and where!” The December talk is with jewelry designer Patrice Parisotto. 1. What is CREATIVITY? Creativity in jewelry is the fine art of elevating precious natural materials to fascinating and admirable emotions.

Meet & greet

The Luxembourg Meet Greet Discover group wishes to introduce newcomers to every corner of Luxembourg and to most aspects of living here; people, culture, food, traditions, business, industry… They do this through a wide variety of activities; breakfast walks, discovery lunches and traditional dinners, company visits, seasonal events and events for families and children. And […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like…

Everyone get ready for the Christmas market… The Christmas markets in Luxembourg city open tomorrow. Time again to have Gromperekichelcher and Glühwein and chocolate covered fruits, to mingle on the square and to go on the ferris wheel (pick a day when it snows). Last chance is December 24th. And don’t forget; Sunday open shops […]

Lëtz Create – Lydia Gee

Each month, Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative people in Luxembourg and says “look, Luxembourg is creative! Here’s how and where!” The November talk is with artist Lydia Gee. 1. What is CREATIVITY? For me, creativity is a way of expressing yourself. It is about being you rather than trying to be somebody else, and […]

An autumn stroll

An autumn stroll in Luxembourg followed by a cup of something warm: Photos by Lisbeth Ganer. ©2013 Lisbeth Ganer