Known for its glowing hills, stunning valleys, and countless outdoor activities, the Ardennes is a great destination for a weekend away! Whether you’re exploring the Belgian, French, or Luxembourgish Ardennes, you’ll be astonished by its wonderful sights. I recently spent a weekend in the Ardennes on the border of Belgium and Luxembourg, at Nutchel Cabins. …
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The small city of Mechelen, located in between the two largest cities of Belgium, Brussels, and Antwerp, can really be considered a (still) hidden gem. As most of the tourists flock to either Bruges, Ghent, Brussels or Antwerp, everyone seems to overlook the smaller Mechelen. It makes me wonder why, because Mechelen has it all: …
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Nothing is so delightful as a quick city trip during the year. Even more so if you can go by train! Why? It’s easy to plan, you’ll get there quickly, and it’s a stress-free way of traveling. Oh, and did I mention it’s also much more sustainable than these far-away plane vacations? Just recently, I …
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Château de Walzin belongs to Belgium’s most jaw-dropping castles. Located high on a cliff, it speaks to anyone’s imagination and could easily feature in any fairytale. No wonder that Walzin Castle is often mentioned in a list of the most beautiful castles in Belgium! Adding up to the experience is that Walzin Castle is often …
Are you tired of visiting the same old places in Belgium all over again? Or maybe you let a sigh by the thought of visiting all the typical tourist destinations in Belgium. Finding a unique spot to visit isn’t easy unless you know where to search! I’ve been discovering Belgium for several years now. Even …
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If you’re looking for castles in Belgium to visit and landed on this post, you’re lucky because I’m going to show you 12 magnificent ones! Belgium has a lot to offer when it comes to castles. There are about 3000 (!) castles in this small European country! But don’t worry, I picked the best ones …
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Just recently I had the chance to spend one full weekend in Houffalize, and I loved every minute of it! Because you might wonder what to do in this village in the Belgian Ardennes, you’ll find an itinerary below of a perfect weekend trip to Houffalize and Achouffe. As you might know, Houffalize is located …
Probably one of the biggest struggles visitors to Belgium face is not having a car to get around. Luckily, Belgium has an extensive train network and a lot of wonderful places can easily be visited by train! However, I know that this is a lot easier if you want to go on a city trip …
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Damme is not really the typical destination for foreign tourists but it does attract a lot of Belgian tourists every weekend and during school holidays. This is not without reason, Damme is one of the cutest and smallest historical cities in Belgium, located close to the Netherlands and the Belgian coast. In Damme, you can …
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Belgium is primarily known for its historical cities with beautiful architecture, but what most people forget is that Belgium also has beautiful natural areas to discover, caves included! Visiting a cave is looking at sculptures that have taken nature thousands of years to form, often incredible to witness and hundreds of meters underground. Most caves …
