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Irish Peace Park

How to spend a day in Mesen

By Denzil on November 29, 2020 • ( 5 Comments )

Stefaan Bailleur from the website wandelverhaal.be describes how to spend a day in the town of Mesen/Messines in West Flanders.

The River Lesse in Belgium

Walk along the River Lesse from Gendron-Celles station

By Denzil on November 26, 2020 • ( 9 Comments )

An outstanding 14 km walk starting from Gendron-Celles railway station, passing the Château de Vêves, and including a 7 km stretch along the picturesque River Lesse.

Arquennes to Ronquières on foot or by bike

By Denzil on November 24, 2020 • ( 13 Comments )

Walk or cycle from Arquennes to Ronquières along the picturesque old canal, and visit the incredible Sloping Lock of Ronquières.

Sara Ficarelli

My Belgium: Sara Ficarelli, Tour Guide

By Denzil on November 22, 2020 • ( 6 Comments )

Tour Guide Sara Ficarelli has led visitors to hundreds of places in Belgium. What are her Top Ten locations in Belgium?

Review of Berghen hiking boots

By Denzil on November 21, 2020 • ( 4 Comments )

A review of two pairs of Berghen hiking boots and a chance to get a 10 EUR reduction on your first order

The 7 km Chartreuzenberg walk, Holsbeek

By Denzil on November 20, 2020 • ( 4 Comments )

The 7 km Chartreuzenberg walk is ideal for children and families as it includes a woodland play area. Starts and ends in Holsbeek.

The Lakes of Saint-Denis near Mons

By Denzil on November 14, 2020 • ( 7 Comments )

A 9 km circular walk around the Lakes of Saint-Denis and surrounding countryside features a ruined abbey, a vineyard, and lots of ducks!

Roeselberg Chapel Walk

7 km Roeselberg Chapel walk, Houwaart

By Denzil on November 12, 2020 • ( 12 Comments )

A pleasant 7 km family-friendly circular walk starting from the Roeselberg Chapel in Houwaart and going through the Walenbos.

Women and horses in the First World War

Women and horses in the First World War

By Denzil on November 11, 2020 • ( 13 Comments )

A guest post on the topic of “Women and Horses in the First World War” by military historian Lucy Betteridge-Dyson.

From The Ashes

A historical walk around Nieuwpoort

By Denzil on November 9, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

A historical walk around Nieuwpoort and a review of the book “From The Ashes” which describes the reconstruction of the Westhoek

Tour du Millénaire

The Millennium Tower and La Fange de l’Abîme

By Denzil on November 7, 2020 • ( 16 Comments )

A 10 km circular walk starting from the Millennium Tower near Gedinne and visiting La Fange de l’Abîme nature reserve.

Salient by Elizabeth T. Gray Jr.

Salient by Elizabeth T. Gray, Jr.

By Denzil on November 5, 2020 • ( 5 Comments )

Salient by Elizabeth T. Gray Jr. is a book-length poem that combines reflections on the Battle of Passchendaele with the Tibetan Buddhist practice of Chöd,

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