Best travel destinations in Belgium
The Ardennes – large area of forests, hills and ridges in Belgium
If you want pure natural beauty, you can’t do much better than the Ardennes. Set in the south-east of Belgium they are one of nature’s more unspoilt areas. Picturesque villages are nestled in rolling valleys filled with traditions, folklore and delightful arts and crafts. The region is notable also for its food. Mouthwatering morsels come [...]
Palais du Roi in Brussels – the official residence of Belgium’s royalty
Whilst the royals have lived outside Brussels since 1935, the Palais du Roi is still the King’s official residence there. Nowadays it fulfils, more than anything, the role of his office; If the flag is flying high, it means the King is there. Whilst the Palais du Roi may not have a lot to actually [...]
Leuven – home to one of Europe’s oldest and most important universities | Belgium
Leuven is a university town, a students’ haven. It’s close to Brussels, the national airport and two international motorways. It’s also a place where history, culture, architecture, gastronomy and modern science flourish. If you wanted somewhere convenient, unusual and interesting, Leuven is the place to go. There is so much to do in this town, [...]