Successful cranes and storks in Belgium
Cranes and storks are having a successful breeding year in Belgium, which is good news.
West Flanders
The Crystal Ship 2021: Street Art Festival in Ostend
Check out this overview of the 2021 International Street Art Festival The Crystal Ship in Oostende.
Eperon d’Or industrial heritage site
Explore Belgium’s past at the Eperon d’Or industrial heritage site in Izegem, with a focus on shoes and brushes.
How to spend a day in Mesen
Stefaan Bailleur from the website wandelverhaal.be describes how to spend a day in the town of Mesen/Messines in West Flanders.
A historical walk around Nieuwpoort
A historical walk around Nieuwpoort and a review of the book “From The Ashes” which describes the reconstruction of the Westhoek
The Reconstruction of Ypres
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.
Visiting the Menin Gate for the Last Post
The history of the Menin Gate and the Last Post, an overview of Remembrance Day events, and where to see the LEGO Menin Gate!
Tielt: A witch, a devil, and much more
Discover the market town of Tielt in West Flanders, with its fascinating historical characters.
Loppem Castle
Visit Loppem Castle with its scenic lake, grounds with a maze, art collection and First World War history.
Beauvoorde Castle: A story of true romance
Beauvoorde Castle looks 17th century. But it was created in the 19th, through the romantic vision of one man.
The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges
The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges takes place every year (except 2020) on Ascension Day.
One day In Bruges: the movie walk
A walking tour of Bruges city centre, covering the main filming locations of the movie In Bruges with Colin Farrell.
The Belgian Coastal Tram
Where’s the world’s largest coastal tram line? Belgium, of course. Jump aboard and off we go!
10 Woodland Walks in Flanders
Enjoy the autumn colours in Flanders by walking in these woods
Walking where many had fallen
Two walks that take you through the heart of Flanders Fields to some of the most poignant World War One cemeteries.
Het Zwin Nature Park
Het Zwin Nature Park outside Knokke-Heist on the Belgian coast has been completely revamped. It’s a wonderful place to visit to learn about birds, and see them in real life. In the visitor centre you can learn all about bird migration, and then on the nature trail you can see the birds from special observation hides. Highly recommended for kids!