The Sint-Maartensheide nature reserve in Bree
No sign of anything to do with Middle Earth in this place called Bree, but plenty of fresh air, great walks and lovely nature
Limburg
Discover Belgium by Bike (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
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.
Bruegel in Peer
Here is the third part of “In Bruegel’s footsteps”, which covers his association with the Limburg town of Peer.
The blossoms of Haspengouw
2017 update: Some of the information below is no longer valid. For two more recent articles on the Haspengouw fruit orchards, check out Cycling through… Read More »The blossoms of Haspengouw
The Glass House in Lommel
The words “Flanders” and “glass” don’t usually sit comfortably together. Our neighbours have a much stronger glass heritage: think of the Val Saint Lambert glass… Read More »The Glass House in Lommel
Japanese Garden, Hasselt. Obon at Oishii
If you are a fan of all things Japanese, you might be interested in various events being held at the Japanese Garden in Hasselt to… Read More »Japanese Garden, Hasselt. Obon at Oishii
Belgium’s National Park. 3 walks for the price of 1
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Oud-Rekem, Limburg. “A tincture of plantain please”
If you like exploring pretty villages, then Oud-Rekem, near Lanaken in Limburg, is one you may enjoy visiting. It actually won the 2009 “Prettiest Village… Read More »Oud-Rekem, Limburg. “A tincture of plantain please”
Gallo Roman Museum, Tongeren
The Gallo-Roman museum in Tongeren