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•  Namaste!
  My blog was initially written for my friends and relatives during my Exchange program / Erasmus in India. More than 200 posts later, this blog provides a mix of advices, information, pictures and personal experiences... My readership is a lot more diverse than expected. While I was counting on tou...
  Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:40:00
•  One year in India
  I have been in India for more than a year (four months in 2005 and the past eight months). Time for some retrospection!In December 2004, I had to choose my Erasmus (exchange student program) destination. I was quite interested in going to Asia even if I had never heard of any of the Asian universi...
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:17:00
•  Malaria
  I only used my mosquito net a few times and quit taking Nivaquine/Paludrine two weeks after reaching India. While I don't have any symptoms, I could still be infected as the disease can lie dormant for months/years. Malaria is still a major health problem in India where 1,863,303 cases were repo...
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:48:00
•  Discover Belgium! A selection of famous Belgians and trivia...
  For a change, this post is not about India but about my home country, Belgium!"Of all the Gauls, the Belgae are the bravest." - Julius CaesarBesides being brave, Belgians are welcoming, humble and they have a great, self-deprecating sense of humour. Most people associate Belgium with its beers, choc...
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:39:00
•  Heat waves
  As I come from a relatively cold country, Delhi's unexpected cold winter was perfectly manageable. By contrast, I had a tough time surviving during the hot season as my body was exposed to 46+ degrees. Heat waves are taken seriously in India and, on some occasions, I was recommended to stay inside ...
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:34:00