The Valley of the Hoëgne
You’re going to love this place. It’s one of the prettiest river valleys in Belgium
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.
Encourage A Child is where I sell my eBook, "Encourage A Child To Watch Birds."
DenzilWalton.com is my professional technical copywriting site.
Biking amid the blossoms of the Haspengauw
Three cycle rides through the spectacular flowering fruit orchards of the Haspengouw
GR 121, Stage 1: Wavre to La Roche
The GR 121 long-distance path from Wavre to La Roche is varied, interesting and a wonderful introduction to the GR 121.
The Sloping Lock of Ronquières
The Sloping Lock of Ronquières has to be seen to be believed. And you can take a boat trip on this incredible piece of Belgian engineering
Walking from Tervuren to Bertem
If you’re bored of walking around Tervuren Park on a Sunday afternoon, here’s an opportunity to break the habit and explore the nearby lovely Flemish countryside
Bill Bryson, you are SO WRONG about Belgium
An open letter to travel writer Bill Bryson, in response to critical remarks he made about Belgium in one of his books
Sint-Agatha-Rode and the patron saint of breast cancer
A pleasant walk along the River Dijle which flows through Sint-Agatha-Rode, named after the patron saint of breast cancer
Walking where many had fallen
Two walks that take you through the heart of Flanders Fields to some of the most poignant World War One cemeteries.
Belgian woodcarver discovers stolen English coat of arms
Outstanding detective work by Belgian woodcarver Patrick Damiaens led to a valuable carving being reunited with its home in England decades after being lost.
Domain Solvay and Château de La Hulpe
Two different walks to explore Domain Solvay, the Chateau de La Hulpe, the Folon Art Museum, and the surrounding woodland
Walking around Wonck
A morning 10 km country walk to go with your afternoon visit to the Tower of Eben-Ezer that I covered in a previous post
Snapping an Old Man’s Beard
Seed-heads can often be as striking as a colourful flower. Take the plant known as Old Man’s Beard, for example…
The Extraordinary Tower of Eben-Ezer
And now for Something Completely Different! I guarantee that the Tower of Eben-Ezer is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.
Shapes and patterns in nature
Looking for shapes and patterns in nature can transform a morning walk in your local park or forest into a journey of discovery
Florival and the north-south divide
An enjoyable 20 km circular walk starting and ending at Florival railway station
