Leuven Botanical Garden
A brief introduction to one of Leuven’s delights: its Kruidtuin, or Botanical Garden.
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.
DenzilWalton.com is my professional technical copywriting site.
Visit the Enchanted Garden
The Enchanted Garden in Jodoigne is once again open, enchanting its visitors on a journey of mystery and wonder, transformation and metamorphosis.
King Albert’s Heroes now available as e-book
The fascinating story of the Belgian Expeditionary Corps of Armoured Cars is now available as an e-book.
The First World War Experience Centre in Tildonk
Visit the WW1 Experience Centre in Tildonk and discover how locals coped with the occupation.
On foot through the Hageland Valley
Five tips to make the most of this 5 km or 9 km walk in the Hageland Valley
Walking around Westerlo: river, castles and an abbey!
Enjoy a walk around Westerlo, taking in a river, two castles, an abbey and a nature reserve
King Albert’s Heroes
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The bombing of Houffalize
A closer look at one of the key events during the Battle of the Bulge in the Belgian Ardennes
59 towns and cities to visit in Belgium
A Belgian Bucket List! 59 towns and cities worth discovering!
Battle of the Bulge Tour
Find out all about the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes, and visit local museums and sites of interest
Finding an LGBT-friendly church in Belgium
The results of my small survey to discover LGBT-affirming churches in Belgium
The outstanding Africa Museum in Tervuren
Read this before you visit the superbly renovated Africa Museum in Tervuren and it will help you make the most of your time there.
Why Dinant is an ideal vacation base
Why is Dinant an ideal base from which to explore Belgium?
Famous Belgian: Ferdinand Verbiest
Born in 1623, Ferdinand Verbiest led an exceptional life as a Jesuit missionary to China, an astronomer and an engineer.
12 ways to make a Country Walk fun for children
12 Ideas to turn a Boring Country Walk into a Fun one for children.
