The 2-Memorial Sonian Forest Walk
An 11 km circular walk through the Forêt de Soignes taking in memorials to foresters killed during World War One, and the terrorist attacks in Brussels in 2016.
Denzil
I am a full-time freelance writer based in Belgium, where I now have joint Belgian-British nationality. My day job is a technical copywriter, which involves writing content for websites, blog posts, white papers, presentations, video scripts etc., for companies in a range of industry sectors.
Discovering Belgium is my personal blog focusing, not surprisingly, on Belgium. It covers suggestions for days out, hikes, cycle rides, nature reserves, castles, museums, city trips and much more.
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Tyne Cot
Originally posted on The life of B:
The largest Commonwealth military cemetery in the world is called Tyne Cot, and is a 10minute drive (or 2hour walk) from the centre of Ypres in Belgium. In 1917 however it took months of battling in horrendous weather for the allies…
Is this the Belgian Stonehenge?
A mysterious megalithic stone circle deep in La Forêt de Soignes just outside Brussels. Could it be the little Belgian brother of the famous Stonehenge in England?
11 facts about 11 November 1918 in Belgium
On November 11th 1918, at 11 a.m., the First World War came to an end. What happened that day in Belgium? And what did the date mean afterwards? Here are 11 facts about 11th November 1918 in Belgium.
Visiting the Menin Gate for the Last Post
The history of the Menin Gate and the Last Post, an overview of the 2019 Remembrance Day events, and where to see the LEGO Menin Gate!
Famous Belgian: The Singing Nun
The tragic life and death of Jeannine Deckers, aka The Singing Nun (1933-1985).
Walking the Battlefield of Waterloo
Discover 17 points of interest on the Waterloo Battlefield in this 14 km walk.
A circular walk around Sint-Pieters-Rode
The kids and the dog will love this short ramble through the woods and fields around Sint-Pieters-Rode
Improving accessibility in Belgian hotels
Freelance writer Jane Edwards casts her eye over accessibility-friendly hotels and other accommodation in Belgium.
16 km hike around Orp-Jauche
A pleasant walk along country lanes and crossing the fields of Walloon Brabant, passing through four villages on the way.
If you go down to the woods today …
Foraging for fungi in the forest is a great outdoors activity for adults and children in the autumn.
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.
Rent a studio in Brussels
Some tips on how to find a studio to rent in Brussels.
Mechels Broek, Muizen
A delightful country walk to the south of Mechelen.
Doode Bemde, Neerijse
There’s some great nature to enjoy while enjoying a country walk in the Doode Bemde nature reserve in Neerijse, south of Leuven.
