Davy Verbeke
Spotter since 2015
About me
About me
I adore all things past, so I studied History in Ghent. I also like to read books, so I came to Brussels to study English literature. I stuck around. I can now read books in Brussels’ historical centre.
I take my bike to go to concerts, museums, the theatre, parks and bars. I love being in a bathrobe. I try to write short stories and travel the world.
Why Brussels?
Although Brussels has some big and ugly skyscrapers, people are mostly down-to-earth.
I can buy and eat snails on the street.
I can go to the bakery dressed in my bathrobe, without anyone staring at me because of an alleged fashion offence.
Where can you find me online?
Davyverbeke.be
My spots (38)
Lourdes Grotto
Hope in the margins
The "Lourdes Grotto" in Brussels is an impressive replica of the one in France, a symbol of hope in the margins in these times of crisis...
by
Davy
Verbeke
Poseidon
Ice skating rink
Poseidon is an ice skating rink in Brussels that just makes me really nostalgic. Get some candy and hot cocoa for the full experience!
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Davy
Verbeke
Video Express
#anti-Netflix
"Video Express" is a DVD rental shop in Brussels (est. 1999) that's backed by the neighborhood. The owner, Juan, has a vision for his 20,000+ movies...
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Davy
Verbeke
Café Régua
Portuguese pub
"Café Régua" is a small Portuguese pub/cafe in Brussels that saved me one unholy day in a holy way. Ever since, I've been coming back for a coffee & beer.
by
Davy
Verbeke
Woluwepark
Park life
"Woluwepark" in Brussels is one of the city's many parks, but I like this one a lot because of the close encounters with the swans - and the waffle truck!
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Davy
Verbeke
Tulibris
Handling second-hand books
"Tulibris" is a second-hand bookshop in Brussels that mostly deals in English fiction. This shop really makes me lose myself in my love for books...
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Davy
Verbeke
Het Ivoren Aapje
A cave covered in books
"Het Ivoren Aapje" is a second hand bookstore chock full of shelves of books up to the ceiling. It is bookworm Frederik who personally selects every work.
by
Davy
Verbeke
Bernard Gavilan
Vintage Vossenmarkt
"Bernard Gavilan" is nothing less than a Brussels institution. This vintage second hand shop has been around for more than 20 years and is always useful...
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Davy
Verbeke
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