Era Hajdari

Antwerp

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Spotter since 2016

My spots (16)

Gå Nord – Beauty in imperfection, the wabi-sabi way

"Gå Nord" in Antwerp is a beautiful space, a restaurant that is based on the philosophy of wabi-sabi: simplicity, drawing inpspiration from nature.

Restaurants

Era

Hajdari

Jul 29, 2018

Poncha Bar Madeira – Poncha/cocktail bar

"Poncha Bar Madeira" in Antwerp has the best poncha cocktails and some great Portuguese tapas. Great for after dinner with friends and close to the river!

Bars

Era

Hajdari

Jul 29, 2018

SWAAJP Improv Theater – Improvisation theater

"SWAAJP Improv Theater" in Antwerp will take you on a journey. It's an experience, an adventure in time and space... at least that's how I experienced it.

Art & culture

Theaters

Era

Hajdari

Apr 8, 2018

Belmondo – Argentinian cocktail bar

"Belmondo" is a cozy cocktail and snack bar not far from the center of Antwerp. I like it because it's bubbly with an easy-going allure and a warm...

Bars

Snacks

Era

Hajdari

Dec 6, 2016

Noordkasteel – City getaway gem

"Noordkasteel" is a perfect splendid natural gift to Antwerp. I wish I had discovered it sooner. It's for the Sunday kids, the lovely flower crown girls...

Relaxing

Era

Hajdari

Jul 24, 2016

The Other Shop – Concept book store

"The Other Shop" in the center of Antwerp is no regular book shop. The owners have packed their store with wit and a great variety of different...

Shopping

Era

Hajdari

Apr 4, 2016

Dogma – Delightful cocktail crafts

"Dogma" is without a doubt my favourite original cocktail bar in Antwerp. Its cozy, candle-lit atmosphere, the absinthe-flavored water, all make this...

Bars

Era

Hajdari

Mar 29, 2016

Miriam de la Paz – Atelier- shop

"Miriam de la Paz" is an artistic vintage shop located near the cathedral and Antwerp's Conscience plein. The owner makes every piece with passion and...

Art & culture

Shopping

Era

Hajdari

Mar 19, 2016

About me

About me
My friends call me Era. That's Albanian for "Wind". And as it turned out, I like wandering and wondering in space and time. Exploring is one of the values I hold dear, starting from a young age. I am a curious young woman with various interests and always out to lessen my hunger for the world.

This hunger translates in my interest for arts, technology, literature, history, etc. I am always looking for novelty experiences, trying to expand beyond the mundane. But at the same time, I appreciate stories, history and familiarity.

I haven't had the chance to travel as much as I would like (nowhere near enough). But I have been living in Belgium for 10 years now and I have traveled as much as I could.

I work for a company that supports entrepreneurs and am very interested in marketing, technology and all things internet. Always up to discuss societal issues and contemplate the future.

Why Antwerp?
I moved to Antwerp about 5 years ago and I am still discovering the city like a solid and stoic story. There was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to live here. And I have with no regrets so far :).

I love novelty but also character and story. That's what I always look for in places that I discover. Every time I travel, I look for authenticity. And that's what I would want to share with people visiting my city.

I lived in Tirana (17 years) and Barcelona (6 months) and I have come to realize that cities have their own voice, personality, vibe and life. It’s difficult to find reasons why you feel drawn to something and be sure it’s not you making up reasons for a gut feeling that you probably couldn’t explain anyway.

So while I am honest to myself about that, I ask you to join my journey inside Antwerp on a quest to see the beauty of this town.

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