A magic bluebell carpet (that’s gone before you know it)
Ever seen a carpet of blue flowers? In several Belgian forests, the first bluebells of the year have started to bloom. But beware, they’re gone before…
Snow! Let’s go skiing in the Ardennes!
It’s fair to say we don’t get much snow in Belgium. But when we do, we get pretty excited about it. (As long as it’s…
The ladder hike, the most spectacular walk in Belgium
We Belgians often forget how beautiful places just around the corner can be. So when we came across an adventurous ladder hike in Rochehaut, we…
A quick guide to Belgium
So you have booked your holiday to Belgium, or you are considering one but don’t know what to expect. Or maybe you are an expat…
The best places to go for a coffee in Ghent
Yes, we have a Starbucks and – heaven forbid – a McDonalds or two, but real coffee lovers have plenty of fabulous places to choose…
Ten places to visit in Flanders Fields
We are currently in the middle of the centenary of the First World War, which means it is the perfect occasion to visit the humbling sites…
Did you know that most Belgian cities have two names?
Our capital is not called ‘Brussels’, but ‘Bruxelles’ or ‘Brussel’. Yes, this might be confusing when you’re trying to get around. Allow us to explain.
A green paradise near Bruges
Sometimes you’re just fed up with the city, and you want to fill your lungs with fresh air. We’ve found the perfect place for when…
Torgny, the prettiest Belgian village
In the southernmost tip of Belgium lies Torgny, widely known as the most beautiful village in the country and proof that a whiff of the…
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BELvue, Brussels: Lunch in the royal palace
Did you think kings and queens only eat oysters and caviar? Think again! In the lovely courtyard of the BELvue Museum, which is part of…