Category: Cool for Kids

A few ideas to keep the children occupied. They range from outdoor walks and cycle rides, woodland exploration, play activities, to some museums that cater for the younger generation.

Coloma Rose Garden, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw

By Denzil on March 18, 2018 • ( 6 Comments )

O my Luve’s like a red, red rose That’s newly sprung in June

Walking and cycling in the Forêt de Soignes

By Denzil on March 10, 2018 • ( 32 Comments )

Whether you prefer to walk, cycle, jog, gallop, tree-hug or whatever, there’s plenty of opportunities in the Forêt de Soignes.

Wespelaar Arboretum. An oasis of peace and beauty

By Denzil on March 4, 2018 • ( 29 Comments )

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

By Denzil on March 4, 2018 • ( 44 Comments )

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

By Denzil on March 3, 2018 • ( 59 Comments )

Discover the inventive beauty of Annevoie water gardens, plus a couple of nearby castles and an abbey

How to make a bee hotel from wooden pallets

By Denzil on January 21, 2018 • ( 38 Comments )

With bee populations declining, a bee hotel can provide all-year-round safe and secure accommodation for bees

The Belgian Coastal Tram

By Denzil on December 3, 2017 • ( 19 Comments )

The Belgian Coastal Tram is the longest tramline in the world!

Tips to feed garden birds

By Denzil on November 18, 2017 • ( 71 Comments )

Feeding birds in your garden or on your balcony in the winter is important – and fun.

A day trip to Overijse

By Denzil on October 1, 2017 • ( 33 Comments )

All you need to know for a half- or full-day walking around Overijse

Count the butterflies in your garden!

By Denzil on August 4, 2017 • ( 95 Comments )

Children might especially enjoy taking part in this weekend’s Garden Butterfly Count

Horst Castle

By on June 7, 2017 • ( 31 Comments )

Located to the east of Leuven, Horst Castle has remained largely untouched since the middle of the 17th century

The Valley of the Hoëgne

By Denzil on April 22, 2017 • ( 76 Comments )

You’re going to love this place. It’s one of the prettiest river valleys in Belgium I have enjoyed walking along many river valleys in the Belgian Ardennes, but I have to admit that the Valley of the Hoëgne is the prettiest I have found so far.