Wissekerke Castle A castle has stood at this site since the 10th century, but the present structure was largely built in the 15th century. Since then, it has been rebuilt and renovated; most of the architecture now is... Read More
Date: June 5, 2018 Venue: Café Imperial, in the Paleis op de Meir Time: 11.30 for aperitif and canapes outside in the courtyard; 12.00 lunch inside. Cost: €40 for members; €50 for guests. Sign up with Kathryn... Read More
Where: Diva: Antwerp’s new Diamond Museum Suikerrui 17-19, Antwerp. When: Thursday June 21 at 2:30 PM Diva, Antwerp’s new Diamond Museum, has just opened! As a special outing, ABIW will visit the museum on Thursday June 21... Read More
It’s that time of the year again. Hard to believe as this year has passed by so quickly. Our Tea-in-the-garden event always conjures up polite conversations, cucumber sandwiches (without the crusts), Victoria sandwich cake, porcelain teacups and saucers... Read More
We are most grateful to Carol Ribbens for so generously hosting our summer barbecue again this year. The menu will include a variety of meats and salads as well as some of Carol’s own delicious summer desserts. In... Read More
The Committee hopes to see many of you at our AGM, which this year will be at the Theater Hotel on September 11 (please note that this is the second Tuesday of the month). We will meet in... Read More
ABIW Day Trip to Dunkirk on Saturday, September 29, 2018 Christine De Brabandere has very kindly offered to be our guide for the day and has put together the following schedule: Leaving Antwerpen at 8 am sharp:... Read More
With more than 3,500 graves, Schoonselhof is the largest of Antwerp’s cemeteries. Due to the significant number of gorgeous grave stones and monuments it is often referred to as Antwerp’s Père Lachaise. Our guide, Tamara Engels, PhD in... Read More
Healthy Eating Who does not want to eat healthy? Unfortunately our appetite gets in the way. Besides, this week you read in the newspaper that food X is good for you and the next week that it’s... Read More
For over two centuries food has been sold from boats on Thailand's rivers and canals. Since the early 20th century, there’s been a shift to selling food from stalls on city streets. The popularity of street food skyrocketed... Read More