Berghen hiking boots review
A review of two pairs of Berghen hiking boots: Livigno WP Black, and Bologna Leather Caffé low-tops.
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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,
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!
Touring the Battlefields of Flanders Fields
Discover the history of battlefield tours in Flanders Fields, and what makes a good battlefield tour guide.
The Photographer of the Lost by Caroline Scott
The Photographer of the Lost by Caroline Scott is an excellent and moving novel about the aftermath of the First World War
My Belgium: Nele Bille, Area Coordinator, CWGC
Nele Bille, who works for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, describes her job and her favourite locations in Belgium.
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.
Five castles to visit in Hainaut Province
An introduction to five castles in Hainaut Province, to briefly visit in one day, or over multiple days for more in-depth visits.
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.