Tielt: A witch, a devil, and much more
Discover the market town of Tielt in West Flanders, with its fascinating historical characters.
Loppem Castle
A few kilometres from Bruges stands a little-known castle with a romantic English garden, lake, maze and art collection
Beauvoorde Castle: A story of true romance
Beauvoorde Castle looks 17th century. But it was created in the 19th, through the romantic vision of one man
The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges
At the centre of this annual event is a vial containing the blood of Christ
How to spend a day ‘In Bruges’
A walking tour of Bruges city centre, covering the main filming locations of the movie “In Bruges”
10 Woodland Walks
Enjoy the autumn colours in Flanders by walking in these woods
Marking the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele
100 years ago this weekend saw the start of the Battle of Passchendaele. Here are four ways to remember.
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.
Canadians in Belgium: 1914-18
An exhibition at the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres focuses on the contribution of Canadian soldiers in the First World War
Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917
The Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 is dedicated to the horrendous bloodbath that was the Battle of Passchendaele. It displays numerous artefacts from the battle, a Dugout Experience that takes you underground into a mock-up of the British Army’s quarters, and reconstructions of trenches.
Talbot House: A shelter amidst the storm
Talbot House in Poperinge is one of the most evocative First World War sites in Belgium. It was used by soldiers for rest and relaxation before returning to the Front. It’s still very much as it used to be 100 years ago.
Ypres’ Cats Parade: An eyewitness account
Guest Blogger Hannah Little reports on last Sunday’s Cats Parade in Ypres
Ypres’ Cats Parade: For those who love cats, and those who don’t
Get prepared for one of the wackiest events in Belgium: it’s the Ypres’ Cats Parade!
10 Woodland Walks in Flanders, Belgium
Some ideas for a lovely autumnal woodland walk in a Flemish forest
Vegan dining in Belgium
Guest blogger ‘The Bruges Vegan’ selects her three favourite restaurants in Belgium! Before she does, for an excellent overview of veganism, a great place to start is the Positive Health Wellness site, and particularly this article, Embarking on a Raw Vegan Lifestyle. Now, over to The Bruges Vegan: […]
