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Oh boy... have I been away...

I have lurked around this site for over a year now. Had some great time, got some very good help, felt satisfied to be able to help other people, met some very interesting travellers and fellow lurkers... in short, I have very much enjoyed the virtual travels I experience here...

Why a page on VT?

When people ask me where I come from, the answer is not that easy. Somebody once defined himself to me in the following words: "Belgian by nationality, Flemish by culture, European by ambition". I'm all that. Plus traveller by urge...

I can still feel the nervous and excited thrill when I got my first airplane ticket. My first trip I considered to be travelling. That thrill never left me since, and traces of it are still to be felt with every trip I make. No matter how far or how close from home it gets me...

Maybe part of that feeling will be reflected in my pages...

Thank's for visiting - I hope I can be of any help!

Coming up... (at last)

Carcassonne

Ok, I have bought the digital cam, and I have been places since then. I even managed to repare my computer at home, so now I'm finaly in for some pagebuilding!

Travels in 2003 included (sofar :-)

- freezing in Carcassonne in February
- discovering Tallinn (Estonia) in February
- sunny walks in Strasbourg (France) in May
- magical midsummer nights in Tallinn and Kihnu (Estonia) in June
- running from the heat in Koksijde and Cap Gris Nez (Belgian and French coast) in August
- eating, drinking, relaxing and being merry in Athens and Lefkada (Greece) in October
- a very short trip to Zalaegerszeg and Budapest (Hungary) in November
- New Years Eve (and beyond) in Tallinn...

A link means there's a page. And yes, I still have a lot of work to do :)

And 2004? I don't have plans yet. Then again, I never have really...

While I'm at it

The strangest thing... I live in Gent, which is a beautiful city. But even though I ofter stroll around and take in the atmosphere, it seems to be difficult building a page about the city.

Too much to tell? Have things become too 'normal' for me? I don't know... I have given up trying to build a page in one go, so I'll just post tips and travelogues for now and see where that leads me.

About the intro pic...

I took the intro pic in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on the second of November 2000, All Souls day. This day is a real festive occasion over there. The photo was taken on a cemetery; the people in the foreground were some of my travel companions at that time - later that day I "partied" at the home of locals who thought it was cute of us to get drunk on chicha with them.

People who have travelled in South America will probably know what I mean by that :-)

Meeting in Brussels

Dinner (sort of)...

The November 30 Brussels Meeting was great fun.

Spending a day and an eventful dinner with a bunch of friendly warm interesting people was a great introduction to the concept of VT Meetings. Special thanks To Norali for organising!

Check out the programme and report, and the albums below for pictures.

Intro Updated Sep 18, 2007
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GracesTrips Nov 15, 2007 at 3:54 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday, Steven! You live in a very nice city! ENJOY your day!
Etoile2B Nov 15, 2007 at 12:40 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday from sunny California!
deecat Nov 15, 2007 at 9:13 AM Report Abuse

Sure do hope that your birthday is filled with cheers, fun friends, and future travel adventures.
MikeStarr5 Nov 15, 2007 at 7:11 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday from Mike and Shelley in sunny "Barking Town"
dovalyn Nov 15, 2007 at 12:30 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday from California and a wonder year full of wishes!
sayedaburas Nov 14, 2007 at 11:36 PM Report Abuse

♫•:*¨`*:•Happy birthday to you♫♫Happy b-day to you♫HAPPY BIRTHDAY to STEVE♫♫Happy b-day to yoou•:*¨`*:•♫ I wish you not only a happy year, but also happier maany returns (~_~)
chbuchie Nov 15, 2005 at 2:08 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday wishes from Antwerp !! Ik plan nog naar Budapest te gaan, alle tips zijn welkom greetz, C
TravelerM Jan 2, 2005 at 10:02 PM Report Abuse

Happy New Year Steve! I hope you have a wonderful 2005 full of love, travels and all those exciting things! HUGS =) Maranda
Norali Dec 12, 2004 at 6:32 AM Report Abuse

lol.. you were such a well of information, Steven. I know where to head to whenever I intend to change carreer path... And I wish you the best for the forthcoming months, years... Big kisses and hugs to you, my friend. :-) Mwah !
Nathalie_B Dec 9, 2004 at 7:58 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the comment Stevie! You're still in Belgium? ;-) Still hope to see you before you move. Hugs, Nat