Château d’Havré: Romance amid the ruins in the heart of Hainaut
A historical overview and how to visit this castle near Mons
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Kayaking in Belgium with Dobber is fun and easy
Book online, grab your gear, and hit the water in minutes. Perfect for families
“I Who Have Never Known Men” by Jacqueline Harpman
An unsettling yet absorbing book that took me by surprise.
Coticule: The stone that sharpened the world
Discover the 480-million year history of coticule, the world’s finest whetstone.
The Return of the White-Tailed Eagle to Belgium
After five centuries of absence, it’s putting down roots!
Charles Bourseul thought of the telephone before Bell!
Meet the man who described the telephone and was then ignored
Walking the GR 571: A Guide to the Valleys of Legends
Practical tips on how to walk the first half of the GR 571
Val Saint-Lambert Crystal: Two centuries of brilliance
How and where to discover the brilliance of Belgium’s famous crystal artistry
Georges Lemaître: The Priest, the Primeval Atom, and the Big Bang
The Belgian priest and scientist who became known as the father of the Big Bang theory.
St. Paul’s Tervuren: A sweet little church
A church where food plays a very important role!
The Belgian lace industry: Its rise and fall
The story of Belgian lace, from its glittering origins to its industrial undoing
Igor Oakwood: The guide who reads the caves differently
Discover his unique approach to guiding people around the Han Cave
5 Reasons to Drive the Castles, Coal and Canals Tour of Hainaut
Hainaut’s journey from medieval stronghold to aristocratic showpiece to industrial powerhouse
The Beguinages of Belgium: Where they are and how to visit them
A guide to the 13 UNESCO beguinages in Belgium and six smaller ones
The Beguines of Belgium: A Forgotten Story of Freedom and Faith
Discover how these independent medieval women created a unique way of life
Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards: A Recommendation and a Review
An excellent book with a plot that held my attention from start to finish