Dixie Dansercoer, Polar Explorer (1962-2021)
On 7 June 2021, Belgian polar explorer Dixie Dansercoer died during an expedition in Greenland. Here is a summary of his remarkable achievements.
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Belgian Beer Quiz
COVID restrictions are easing. Bars and cafés are opening up. In preparation, it’s time for the Belgian Beer Quiz!
How to make a hedgehog feeding station
A great way to encourage the local hedgehogs to visit your garden is to make a hedgehog feeding station. Here are step-by-step instructions.
Springtime: Hot-blooded frogs and cold-hearted drakes
A brief look at some of the new life appearing this Springtime in my local park.
Sint Maartensheide nature reserve, Limburg province
Discover the delights of the Sint-Maartensheide nature reserve near Bree in the province of Limburg. Three walks of varying distances.
Enjoy a day hiking on the Kalmthout Heath
Enjoy a day hiking on the Kalmthout Heath in Antwerp province with these routes of 8k or 26k and enjoy a bit of wilderness in Belgium!
Sint-Margriete-Houtem: A 9k campestral walk
A 9 km circular walk around Sint-Margriete-Houtem and Oplinter takes in a military cemetery, ancient and new orchards, and an old convent,
LEKI Trekking Poles review
A short review of a few months’ experience with LEKI trekking poles, types Khumbu and Cressida.
Two walks starting from Nieuwrode
A murdered bishop. A vineyard around every corner. An army of young trees. An idea for a midnight snack. All come up on these two walks around Nieuwrode.
The Alsberg Walk to the Vlooyberg Tower
A delightful 6.5k country walk with a remarkable tower, an ancient church, a pretty alder forest, and more.
Augusta Chiwy: World War Two Nurse
The uplifting story of Augusta Chiwy, a nurse who displayed great courage in Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.
The Dongelberg Quarry 9k Walk
A 9k country walk from the Diving Center at Dongelberg Quarry to Jodoigne-Souveraine in the province of Brabant Wallon.