The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken: Beauty and the Beast
The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken are beautiful. But it’s worth remembering their origins.
Parks & Gardens
A personal selection of some of the many beautiful parks and gardens to visit in Belgium, including, where possible, opening times and location details.
What to see in Leuven
Wondering what to see in Leuven? Check out this stunning video by Basel Zobieda.
Wespelaar Arboretum. An oasis of peace and beauty
I didn’t even know there were 192 types of magnolia in the world. And they are all at Wespelaar Arboretum.
Annevoie Gardens: Water everywhere, and no pump in sight
Water water everywhere, but not a pump in sight! The beautiful and innovative Annevoie Gardens!
Tips to feed garden birds
Feeding birds in your garden or on your balcony in the winter is important – and fun.
Visit the Enchanted Garden
Opening for three weeks every August, the Enchanted Garden in Jodoigne features an art exhibition in a natural garden
Domain Solvay and Château de La Hulpe
Two different walks to explore Domain Solvay, the Château de La Hulpe, the Folon Art Museum, and the surrounding woodland
New English-language touristic brochure on Flemish Brabant
A new brochure on Flemish Brabant is beautiful, and a great source of useful tips on places to visit Back in November last year I… Read More »New English-language touristic brochure on Flemish Brabant
Floralia: The Bold and the Beautiful
Enjoy the wonderful sight of over 1 million flowering bulbs in the grounds of the Castle of Groot-Bijgaarden
Keizersberg Abbey Park, Leuven: Not for young children
As a father of four, my reviews of places to visit are often seen through the eyes of parents with young children (although mine are… Read More »Keizersberg Abbey Park, Leuven: Not for young children
Discover Belgium by Bike (Part 1)
Some great ideas from guest blogger Kevin Mayne to discover Belgium by bike
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.