Walking from Tervuren to Bertem
For Brussels residents, this is a great walk to escape the city for a while!
Enjoy a winter break in Belgium
There’s plenty of activities to do and events to attend in Belgium in December 2019, both in the major cities, and the wilds of Wallonia.
Two tours for Internationals this weekend
The Flemish Brabant Tourist Office has organised two more English-speaking guides to introduce you to two lovely areas of the province this weekend, October 5-6, 2019.
Leuven Botanical Garden
A brief introduction to one of Leuven’s delights: its Kruidtuin, or Botanical Garden.
Walking and cycling along the River Dijle
There are plenty of opportunities for walking and cycling along the River Dijle as it snakes its 86-km way through central Belgium.
What to see in Leuven
Wondering what to see in Leuven? Check out this stunning video by Basel Zobieda.
Bill Bryson, you are SO WRONG about Belgium
An open letter to travel writer Bill Bryson in response to his criticisms of Belgium in his recent book.
Cycling to the Sugar City
A practical example of how to use the wonderful Flemish cycling network in Flanders: an 85-km round trip Tienen, the sugar city
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 now well beyond that stage). I often ask myself whether a place is child-friendly; buggy-friendly; safe for children to run in; good places […]
Vaalbeek: Mystery of the Disappearing Nestboxes
A pleasant circular cycle ride around the suburbs and wood surrounding Leuven – and a reminder of an unsolved mystery.
St Peter’s Church Leuven. Reaching for the sky, and a crowing cockerel
This almost became the world’s tallest building!
A visit to Leuven Groot Begijnhof
Enjoy a walk through the narrow, cobblestoned streets that make up the Groot Begijnhof in Leuven.
Leuven Botanical Garden
The Leuven Botanical Garden may be one of the smallest botanical gardens in Belgium, but it’s one of the most charming. It’s small enough to cover in an hour or two; it’s well laid out; and easily accessible with wheelchairs and children’s buggies.
Horst Castle near Aarschot
Located in the Winge valley to the east of Leuven, Horst Castle has remained largely untouched since the middle of the 17th century. To get the most out of a visit to Horst Castle, you should know what not to expect. There are no works of art hanging […]
The Leuven-Mechelen Canal
The Leuven-Mechelen canal can be accessed at a number of points, and its wide towpaths offer excellent opportunities for a pleasant walk or cycle. You can choose your entry and exit points depending on your preferred length of walk. Highlights for me are the white storks, which feed […]
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