Discovering Belgium
@discoveringbelgium.bsky.social
Tips to explore the fascinating country of Belgium. Divided into seven areas: hiking, cycling, history, art, museums, nature, and quizzes. Regular posts. Discover the delights and mysteries of Belgium at www.discoveringbelgium.com
One of the most beautiful #hikes in #Belgium, but also one of the most popular, so I recommend avoiding sunny weekend afternoons!
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June 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
One of the most beautiful #hikes in #Belgium, but also one of the most popular, so I recommend avoiding sunny weekend afternoons!
www.discoveringbelgium.com/ninglinspo-a...
www.discoveringbelgium.com/ninglinspo-a...
Still use it as an alarm clock
April 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Still use it as an alarm clock
If walking around a forest with coachloads of tourists isn't your idea of fun, then avoid the #Hallerbos and visit one of these 20 alternative #bluebell woods in #Belgium
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April 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
If walking around a forest with coachloads of tourists isn't your idea of fun, then avoid the #Hallerbos and visit one of these 20 alternative #bluebell woods in #Belgium
www.discoveringbelgium.com/bluebell-woo...
www.discoveringbelgium.com/bluebell-woo...
March 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
If you want to spend a day in Bruges, I have made a 7 km walking guide to 16 great locations, including where to eat, and some suggestions on where to stay.
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#Belgium #Bruges #Brugge #Belgique
www.discoveringbelgium.com/bruges-walki...
#Belgium #Bruges #Brugge #Belgique
March 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
If you want to spend a day in Bruges, I have made a 7 km walking guide to 16 great locations, including where to eat, and some suggestions on where to stay.
www.discoveringbelgium.com/bruges-walki...
#Belgium #Bruges #Brugge #Belgique
www.discoveringbelgium.com/bruges-walki...
#Belgium #Bruges #Brugge #Belgique
Leuven honors Belgium's first female doctor. Her impressive life story is worth reading: www.discoveringbelgium.com/isala-van-di...
#Leuven #Belgium #medicine #doctor
#Leuven #Belgium #medicine #doctor
February 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Leuven honors Belgium's first female doctor. Her impressive life story is worth reading: www.discoveringbelgium.com/isala-van-di...
#Leuven #Belgium #medicine #doctor
#Leuven #Belgium #medicine #doctor
I heard about the threat of government cuts to the Belgian space industry, and didn't realize that Belgium had a space industry worth cutting. So I did some research and was surprised at what I found.
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#Belgium #space #ESA #astronauts
www.discoveringbelgium.com/the-belgian-...
#Belgium #space #ESA #astronauts
February 19, 2025 at 7:21 AM
I heard about the threat of government cuts to the Belgian space industry, and didn't realize that Belgium had a space industry worth cutting. So I did some research and was surprised at what I found.
www.discoveringbelgium.com/the-belgian-...
#Belgium #space #ESA #astronauts
www.discoveringbelgium.com/the-belgian-...
#Belgium #space #ESA #astronauts
One of the must-visit places in Belgium if you have children of grandchildren: Houtopia in Houffalize, an exploration of the five senses
#Belgium #houtopia #houffalize #Belgique
#Belgium #houtopia #houffalize #Belgique
February 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
One of the must-visit places in Belgium if you have children of grandchildren: Houtopia in Houffalize, an exploration of the five senses
#Belgium #houtopia #houffalize #Belgique
#Belgium #houtopia #houffalize #Belgique
Another Famous Belgian worth reading up about, as we use his main product in a variety of forms every day.
www.discoveringbelgium.com/ernest-solvay/
#Solvay #Belgium #chemicals #industry
www.discoveringbelgium.com/ernest-solvay/
#Solvay #Belgium #chemicals #industry
February 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Another Famous Belgian worth reading up about, as we use his main product in a variety of forms every day.
www.discoveringbelgium.com/ernest-solvay/
#Solvay #Belgium #chemicals #industry
www.discoveringbelgium.com/ernest-solvay/
#Solvay #Belgium #chemicals #industry
Why Jan van Eyck is rated among the best (if not THE BEST!) Belgian artists: www.discoveringbelgium.com/the-mastery-...
#Belgium #Belgian #Belgianart #greatartworks #Bruges #Ghent
#Belgium #Belgian #Belgianart #greatartworks #Bruges #Ghent
December 30, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Why Jan van Eyck is rated among the best (if not THE BEST!) Belgian artists: www.discoveringbelgium.com/the-mastery-...
#Belgium #Belgian #Belgianart #greatartworks #Bruges #Ghent
#Belgium #Belgian #Belgianart #greatartworks #Bruges #Ghent
There's a lot to see and visit in #Charleroi. There's more than just an airport! www.discoveringbelgium.com/how-to-spend...
#Belgium #Charleroi #Wallonia
#Belgium #Charleroi #Wallonia
December 20, 2024 at 9:16 AM
There's a lot to see and visit in #Charleroi. There's more than just an airport! www.discoveringbelgium.com/how-to-spend...
#Belgium #Charleroi #Wallonia
#Belgium #Charleroi #Wallonia
I am delighted to share some of Hélène Cook's wonderful photos of Belgium on my blog, and details of an exhibition of her work in Brussels www.discoveringbelgium.com/helene-cooks...
Follow her on @helenecookphoto.bsky.social for some more great pics!
#Belgium #photography @newsbelgium.bsky.social
Follow her on @helenecookphoto.bsky.social for some more great pics!
#Belgium #photography @newsbelgium.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 11:20 AM
I am delighted to share some of Hélène Cook's wonderful photos of Belgium on my blog, and details of an exhibition of her work in Brussels www.discoveringbelgium.com/helene-cooks...
Follow her on @helenecookphoto.bsky.social for some more great pics!
#Belgium #photography @newsbelgium.bsky.social
Follow her on @helenecookphoto.bsky.social for some more great pics!
#Belgium #photography @newsbelgium.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Belgium's beautiful Laarne Castle near Ghent is open 7-28 December for the Christmas event "Kerstmagie". www.discoveringbelgium.com/laarne-castle/
December 12, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Belgium's beautiful Laarne Castle near Ghent is open 7-28 December for the Christmas event "Kerstmagie". www.discoveringbelgium.com/laarne-castle/
This new wooden cycling bridge over a busy intersection in Tervuren, Belgium is a much safer way to get into Brussels and back. #Belgium #cycling #Brussels #bridges www.discoveringbelgium.com/wooden-cycli...
December 11, 2024 at 2:54 PM
This new wooden cycling bridge over a busy intersection in Tervuren, Belgium is a much safer way to get into Brussels and back. #Belgium #cycling #Brussels #bridges www.discoveringbelgium.com/wooden-cycli...
In my 37 years of living in Belgium, I have visited some weird and wonderful places, but the Tower of Eben-Ezer in Bassenge probably tops the list.
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#castles #Belgium #weird #Flanders
www.discoveringbelgium.com/the-extraord...
#castles #Belgium #weird #Flanders
December 11, 2024 at 8:19 AM
In my 37 years of living in Belgium, I have visited some weird and wonderful places, but the Tower of Eben-Ezer in Bassenge probably tops the list.
www.discoveringbelgium.com/the-extraord...
#castles #Belgium #weird #Flanders
www.discoveringbelgium.com/the-extraord...
#castles #Belgium #weird #Flanders
December 10, 2024 at 4:38 PM
The amazing Sloping Lock of Ronquières (also called the Inclined Plane)has to be seen to be believed. It moves a giant bath tub filled with 5000 tons of water over 1.5 km with a height difference of 68 metres along a 12-metre wide railway track. Oh with a boat in it too. #Belgium #canals #barges
December 10, 2024 at 4:31 PM