How to spend a day in Mesen
Stefaan Bailleur from the website wandelverhaal.be describes how to spend a day in the town of Mesen/Messines in West Flanders.
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Walk along the River Lesse from Gendron-Celles station
An outstanding 14 km walk starting from Gendron-Celles railway station, passing the Château de Vêves, and including a 7 km stretch along the picturesque River Lesse.
Arquennes to Ronquières on foot or by bike
Walk or cycle from Arquennes to Ronquières along the picturesque old canal, and visit the incredible Sloping Lock of Ronquières.
My Belgium: Sara Ficarelli, Tour Guide
Tour Guide Sara Ficarelli has led visitors to hundreds of places in Belgium. What are her Top Ten locations in Belgium?
Berghen hiking boots review
A review of two pairs of Berghen hiking boots: Livigno WP Black, and Bologna Leather Caffé low-tops.
The 7 km Chartreuzenberg walk, Holsbeek
The 7 km Chartreuzenberg walk is ideal for children and families as it includes a woodland play area. Starts and ends in Holsbeek.
The Lakes of Saint-Denis near Mons
A 9 km circular walk around the Lakes of Saint-Denis and surrounding countryside features a ruined abbey, a vineyard, and lots of ducks!
7 km Roeselberg Chapel walk, Houwaart
A pleasant 7 km family-friendly circular walk starting from the Roeselberg Chapel in Houwaart and going through the Walenbos.
Women and horses in the First World War
A guest post on the topic of “Women and Horses in the First World War” by military historian Lucy Betteridge-Dyson.
A historical walk around Nieuwpoort
A historical walk around Nieuwpoort and a review of the book “From The Ashes” which describes the reconstruction of the Westhoek
The Millennium Tower and La Fange de l’Abîme
A 10 km circular walk starting from the Millennium Tower near Gedinne and visiting La Fange de l’Abîme nature reserve.
Salient by Elizabeth T. Gray, Jr.
Salient by Elizabeth T. Gray Jr. is a book-length poem that combines reflections on the Battle of Passchendaele with the Tibetan Buddhist practice of Chöd,