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FIELD IDentification GUIDES
Field Crops ID Guide
A 25-page illustrated guide to 18 common farm crops — from wheat and rye to oilseed rape and sugar beet. Includes memory aids and side-by-side comparisons.
PDF · 25 pages · €4.00
Seeds & Nuts ID Guide
A richly illustrated guide to 20 seeds and nuts you’re likely to find on a country walk. Includes identification tips and nature notes.
PDF · 25 pages · €4.00
Hedgerow Berries ID Guide
Covers 24 berries you’re likely to find in country hedgerows. Helps you to identify what’s safe to eat and what to admire from a distance.
PDF · 25 pages · €4.00
travel & family guides
Out and About with Kids in Belgium
A province-by-province guide to over 600 playparks, adventure playgrounds, outdoor swimming, kayaking, donkey rides, and more. Plus 100+ playgrounds in Antwerp and 150+ in Brussels. And rainy day options!
PDF · 32 pages · €4.99
10 Delightful Summer Walks in Belgium
A short guide to ten beautiful country walks in various provinces of Belgium, from a 19th century battlefield to megalithic standing stones to charming river walks in the Ardennes. Includes links to maps and starting points.
PDF · 12 pages · €1.99
5 Cycling Routes off the Tourist Trail
Looking for a cycling route off the usual tourist trails? Here are five, in various parts of Belgium, each with GPS coordinates, map, and suggestions for local stops that most visitors never find.
PDF · 12 pages · €2.49
Self-guided Audio tours of Belgium
Leuven Audio Tour — 600 Years of History and Heritage
A self-guided walking tour through Leuven’s remarkable historic centre. Audio leads you through centuries of university culture, Gothic architecture, and Flemish heritage at your own pace.
Castles, Coal and Canals – A Driving Tour through Hainaut
A self-guided driving tour through the heart of Hainaut province, taking in grand châteaux, industrial heritage, and the scenic waterways that shaped this fascinating region.
Diest Walking Tour: Beguines, Punk, and a Crater on Mars
Trace the thousand-year story of Diest through colours – from the orange of a dynasty that shaped its streets to the gold of a Paralympic champion who became its first honorary citizen.
Gilded Shadows: A Historical Walking Tour of Tervuren Park
Tervuren Park is beautiful, but beneath its peaceful lake, woodland and gardens lies a disturbing history. Discover the story of Leopold II, the 1897 World Exhibition, the Africa Museum, and the Congolese people who were brought here.
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