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Bagels, Tintin and cream cheese: Food and thought in Brussels

Brussels has long been defined by trade. Once it was a crossroads where silk and tapestries changed hands. Now it's the capital of Europe for the exchange of ideas and extremely tough negotiations, especially of late.

Blistering barnacles: The lost adventure of Tintin

In a world that has shrunk immeasurably, where social media connects us effortlessly across time zones, does adventure even mean the same thing? Do we even need Tintin anymore?