Castle on a hill. This castle was build in the 11th century by the bishop of Luik. The castle have seen some sieges in its long years of being a stronghold for god. During the French Revolution, it was badly … Read More

Castle of La-Roche-en-Ardenne. The castle was built on top of a Celtic stronghold and dominates the valley below. It was built during the 11th and 12th centuries. During this time, the castle was neglected. A fire caused by lighting finished it … Read More

Waterfalls. The Village of Coo is situated a few miles from Stavelot in the Ardennes or Bulge. It is here that you can find the waterfalls of Coo. Besides the waterfall, entertainment park Plopsa Coo is located here. You can … Read More

The bridge of La-Roche-en-Ardenne. In 1944 La-Roche-en-Ardenne was liberated by the Americans. During their retreat, he Germans blew up the bridges. The Americans however, did rebuild one of the bridges. When the Battle of the Bulge started the Germans raced … Read More

Brugge. The complete city center is put on the UNESCO list. This is not strange, because its medieval center is a great place to be. Our daughter had her first chocolate in the chocolate museum.       Also on … Read More

Leuven (in Flemish) or Louvain (in French) is Belgian’s 8th largest city, but not one many people visit. However, this birthplace of worldfamous beer brand Stella Artois, is definitely worth going to. Especially during wintertime, when the Town Hall is … Read More

Near Leuven you can find Castle Van Horst. This medieval castle is located on a strategic spot in the Winge-valley. In 1488 it was burned down by the people of Leuven who rebelled against Maximilian of Austria. Iwein van Kortenbach rebuilt the … Read More

  Mechelen. I met my wife in 2012.  In the summer of that year we wanted to go on holiday to Bulgaria, Greece and Macedonia with a friend. But he insisted we first should have a test holiday alone. Therefore … Read More

  Mechelen. I met my wife in 2012.  In the summer we wanted to go on holiday to Bulgaria, Greece and Macedonia with a friend. He insisted we first should have a test holiday alone. Our test holiday was in Mechelen. … Read More

  Mechelen. I met my wife in 2012. In the summer and we wanted to go on holiday to Bulgaria, Greece and Macedonia with a friend, He insisted we first should have a test holiday alone. Our test holiday was in … Read More