St Peter’s Church, Leuven
St Peter’s Church in Leuven almost became the world’s tallest building!
Flemish Brabant
Rosdel nature reserve
Enjoy a few hours walking around this “oasis of tranquility” near Hoegaarden
10 wonderful woodland walks in Flanders
Fancy a walk in the woods for some summer shade and coolness? Here’s 10 woodland walks in Flanders.
A day – or longer – in Zoutleeuw
First of all, let’s deal with its strange name. Zoutleeuw. Does it originate from the times when lions (leeuwen) with a taste for salt (zout)… Read More »A day – or longer – in Zoutleeuw
Tervuren Park. On foot, bike, tandem, mountainbike, horse…
Walk or jog; trot your horse or ride your bike; fish or paddle; eat or drink; kick a football or throw a frisbee. There are lots of different ways to enjoy Tervuren Park.
A visit to Leuven Groot Begijnhof
Enjoy a walk through the narrow, cobblestoned streets that make up the Groot Begijnhof in Leuven.
Bruegel in Dilbeek Part II
Here’s part 2 of “Following Brueghel’s Footsteps”, taking you through the countryside around Dilbeek
In Bruegel’s Footsteps
The first of three blogs describing the works of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, and the countryside visible in his paintings
Haachts Broek. Frogs, newts, tanks and bunkers
If you don’t mind a few muddy paths, this is an interesting wood to walk through
Hagelandse Valley, Holsbeek. Don’t forget your wellies!
Don’t you just love it when – after a week of cloud and rain – Saturday dawns dry, bright and sunny (if still rather cold!).… Read More »Hagelandse Valley, Holsbeek. Don’t forget your wellies!
Wijngaardberg in the winter
I know I’ve written about the Wijngaardberg near Leuven before (here), but that was back in July, and you may be thinking it’s only suitable… Read More »Wijngaardberg in the winter
Het Vinne. Great for kids. And sometimes for dogs
If you’ve got children and are getting short on ideas for a pleasant day out, then I recommend the provincial park “Het Vinne” near Zoutleeuw… Read More »Het Vinne. Great for kids. And sometimes for dogs