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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!

Roeselberg Chapel Walk

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.

From The Ashes

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

Salient by Elizabeth T. Gray Jr.

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,

First World War Quiz

First World War Quiz

This new Discovering Belgium Quiz focuses on the First World War. Answer these 20 multiple-choice questions and share your score!

remember the casualties of war

Why do we remember the casualties of war?

Some thoughts on why we remember the soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War. Plus news of upcoming posts on this topic.

Beninksberg

A short walk on the Beninksberg

Enjoy a short walk on the Beninksberg, to the north of Leuven, a small but varied nature reserve with woodland, heathland and grassland

Find an Excuse to visit L’Ecluse

Enjoy a 8 km country walk starting from the village of L’Ecluse and through the Rosdel nature reserve near Hoegaarden.