When do the bluebells bloom in the Hallerbos?
Get ready for a superb natural spectacle. Bluebells. Millions of them
Talbot House: A shelter amidst the storm
Talbot House in Poperinge is one of the most evocative First World War sites in Belgium. It was used by soldiers for rest and relaxation before returning to the Front. It’s still very much as it used to be 100 years ago.
St. Rumbold’s Tower, Mechelen: 538 steps to heaven!
The 538 steps up St. Rumbold’s Tower Mechelen are worth the effort, for the views from the top are breathtaking Looming over Mechelen market square is St. Rumbold’s Tower. Nearly 100 meters high (it was originally intended to reach 160 meters) and a UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s […]
Jump into a Belgian river near you!
Sunday July 12 is your opportunity to jump into a Belgian river
Ypres’ Cats Parade: An eyewitness account
Guest Blogger Hannah Little reports on last Sunday’s Cats Parade in Ypres
Ypres’ Cats Parade: For those who love cats, and those who don’t
Get prepared for one of the wackiest events in Belgium: it’s the Ypres’ Cats Parade!
Bertem Woods: Practicing the art of sitting still
A lovely place to visit at this time of the year. And if you sit still, you’ll be surprised at what you can see and hear.
Discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary
Will my Saturday morning walk reveal any surprises?
New Year’s Revolutions: Belgian Cycling 2015 (Part 2)
Some more great tips from Kevin Mayne on how to enjoy cycling in Belgium
New Year’s Revolutions: The Best of Belgian Cycling for 2015 (Part 1)
Some great ideas from guest blogger Kevin Mayne to discover Belgium by bike
A walk around Averbode and its Abbey
Visit the abbey before enjoying a beautiful expanse of heathland and woodland
Rosdel nature reserve
Enjoy a few hours walking around this “oasis of tranquility” near Hoegaarden
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