Belgium’s Beautiful Blue Forest
Coming soon to a forest near Brussels! The bluebells of the Hallerbos
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.
Coloma Rose Garden, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw
O my Luve’s like a red, red rose That’s newly sprung in June
How to spend a day in Antwerp’s historic centre
View imposing buildings. Stroll down quaint alleyways. Visit museums. Walk under the river. Drink in the city’s oldest pub
Where to see Street Art in Antwerp
If you love urban art, the Antwerp Street Art Guide and Map is just for you!
The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken. Beauty and the Beast
The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken open for three weeks every year
Walking and cycling in the Forêt de Soignes
Whether you prefer to walk, cycle, jog, gallop, tree-hug or whatever, there’s plenty of opportunities in the Forêt de Soignes.
What to see in Leuven
A stunning stop-motion video of Leuven, and some Spring flowers in the Botanic Garden
Wespelaar Arboretum. An oasis of peace and beauty
Wespelaar Arboretum opens on Sunday 1 April 2018. Its 192 types of Magnolia are always a sight to behold
The Siberian Chipmunks of the Forêt de Soignes
The Siberian Chipmunks living in the Forêt de Soignes make a great photo opportunity.
Annevoie Gardens: Water water everywhere, and not a pump in sight
Discover the inventive beauty of Annevoie water gardens, plus a couple of nearby castles and an abbey
The Vervet Forest in Brussels Natural History Museum
The Vervet Forest is the story of five orphan baby monkeys and the struggle to save their forest home in South Africa
How to make a bee hotel from wooden pallets
With bee populations declining, a bee hotel can provide all-year-round safe and secure accommodation for bees
Books about Belgium
A few books to help you discover more about Belgium
The Belgian Coastal Tram
The Belgian Coastal Tram is the longest tramline in the world!
Tips to feed garden birds
Feeding birds in your garden or on your balcony in the winter is important – and fun.
