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Concert Review: Eternal Breath and Freedom Call
Concert Review: Eternal Breath and Freedom Call Wednesday, December 3 – DVG Club, Kortrijk It has been quite a while since we last paid a visit to DVG Club – let alone the industrial complex in which the venue is located – and it takes us a moment to find our way again. Once we arrive, however, it turns out there was no need to rush at all: the club is far from packed, and there is even plenty of space along the side to leave our coats and scarves. Visitors continue to trickl
Dirk Vandereyken
Jan 225 min read


Tabletop Game Convention Report: Dragonmeet 2025 – ExCel – London, UK
A full Dragonmeet 2025 report complete with tabletop game reviews
Dirk Vandereyken
Jan 1215 min read


Travel Report: Copenhagen
A new travel report on Copenhagen (Denmark) by travel journalist Igor Vandenberghe for LifeBytes Magazine.
Igor Vandenberghe
Dec 16, 20256 min read


Tabletop Game Convention Preview: Dragonmeet 2025 (London)
There will be playtests, demos, lectures, and debates, while attendees will be able to explore fresh settings and venture into worlds and new universes still hot off the proverbial anvil. We are looking forward to reconnecting with friends, conducting interviews, and walking through a trade hall that is bound to be filled with limited editions, hot new games, stunning handcrafted accessories, imaginative polyhedral dice, and the kind of games you tend to talk about all year l
Dirk Vandereyken
Nov 22, 20254 min read


Summer Bar Review: Gazon - Ghent (Belgium)
One of the biggest — and easily one of the best —summer bars is without a doubt Gazon, which has been opening its (figurative) doors for several years now during the warmer months (usually from late April) in a beautiful garden next to the Kristallijn ice rink. More than just the location, its winning formula seems to lie in the spacious layout (allowing patrons to choose the vibe and atmosphere they prefer — always a huge plus), the wide range of available options, and the f
Dirk Vandereyken
Sep 8, 20256 min read


Feature: Sparkx Ghent
A full feature article and interview on sportainment complex/sports game theme park Sparkx in Ghent, Belgium. More than 50 game/sports hybrid options under 1 roof - impressive!
Dirk Vandereyken
Aug 15, 202512 min read


Restaurant Review: Konmino - Ibiza
It’s almost unthinkable in the Benelux, but Konmino is one of those rare restaurants in Ibiza that’s constructed entirely outdoors....
Paula van Unen
Jul 6, 20255 min read


Report: UKGE 2025 - Birmingham
A full overview and report on UKGE 2025 - UK's biggest tabletop game convention.
Dirk Vandereyken
Jul 4, 20255 min read


Report: American Pavilion – Cannes Film Festival 2025
There is a reason why the American Pavilion is the only pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival that charges extra money to enter, even if you are already accredited by the festival itself. Indeed, the usual film or market badge won’t do you any good getting in, except at a few selected events – and, maybe, rightfully so. More than in any other year, 2025 underlined the evolution AmPav has gone through since its initial founding in 1989, as the pavilion has gone from reacting to
Dirk Vandereyken
Jun 23, 20257 min read


Restaurant Review: Puerto Fino - Ibiza
No doubt about it: Puerto Fino is one of the best grill restaurants the harbor of Ibiza Town has to offer. Joaquin has a grill that runs on Portuguese charcoal, a thorough understanding of his core product, and a well-trained nose for both seasoning and aging. The exceptionally friendly service and lovely waterfront setting complete what turns out to be a wonderful overall experience. Definitely worth a visit!
Dirk Vandereyken
Jun 2, 20255 min read


Report: Inside Thai Night at the Cannes Film Festival 2025
For years now, Thai Night has been one of the most talked-about events at the Cannes Film Festival. Thailand has always had a very strong presence, featuring a host of receptions and talks at the Thai Pavilion, while Thai Night has become an event everyone wants to get in, as it blends together many things people come to Cannes for: glamour, diplomacy, business networking, and cinematic ambition, but also great Thai gastronomy and drinks. It’s not just a carefully orchestrate
Dirk Vandereyken
Jun 2, 20253 min read


Report: Global Production Awards at the Cannes Film Festival 2025
no ceremony should overshadow the actual purpose of the awards themselves: to recognize the best, most innovative, and sustainable film and television production locations, commissions, and initiatives around the globe. Set against the backdrop of the bustling Cannes Film Festival, the third edition of the Global Production Awards once again shifted the attention from the red carpet to the apparatus that drives the industry and the studios where TV and movie magic gets made –
Dirk Vandereyken
Jun 1, 20256 min read


Reistip: Island Hopping in Abu Dhabi met Sea Safari
Een reisartikel over onze Ocean Bay Cruise / Island Hopping-ervaring in Abu Dhabi met Sea Safari.
Dirk Vandereyken
Jun 19, 20245 min read


Travel Tips: Island Hopping in Abu Dhabi with Sea Safari Cruises
A travel article about our ocean bay cruise/island hopping experience in Abu Dhabi with Sea Safari
Dirk Vandereyken
Jun 17, 20245 min read


Report: Global Production Awards 2024 (Cannes Film Festival)
A first-hand LifeBytes Magazine report on the Global Production Awards 2024, held at the Cannes Film Festival
Dirk Vandereyken
Jun 4, 20244 min read
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