Category: Cities & towns

Belgium is blessed with beautiful and historically interesting cities. Gent, Bruges, Brussels, Liege, Antwerp, Mechelen … here are a few posts that recommend places to visit in some of these cities. The “How to Spend a Day in …” series is a good place to start.

How to spend a day in Mesen

By Denzil on November 29, 2020 • ( 5 Comments )

Stefaan Bailleur from the website wandelverhaal.be describes how to spend a day in the town of Mesen/Messines in West Flanders.

Cycle to Leuven’s four abbeys

By Denzil on September 1, 2020 • ( 14 Comments )

A 14 km cycle ride that passes Leuven’s four abbeys – with a couple of delightful taverns on the way for a lunch stop!

The Reconstruction of Ypres

By Denzil on August 23, 2020 • ( 35 Comments )

Ypres was totally destroyed in the First World War yet took only 10 years to rebuild. Here’s the story of the Reconstruction of Ypres.

Where to walk around Bornem

By Denzil on March 21, 2020 • ( 8 Comments )

Located 20 km south-west of Antwerp, the quiet town of Bornem has much to offer.

Enjoy a winter break in Belgium

By Denzil on November 29, 2019 • ( 18 Comments )

There’s plenty of activities to do and events to attend in Belgium in December 2019, both in the major cities, and the wilds of Wallonia.

Two tours for Internationals this weekend

By Denzil on October 1, 2019

The Flemish Brabant Tourist Office has organised two more English-speaking guides to introduce you to two lovely areas of the province this weekend, October 5-6, 2019.