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Tips for a romantic holiday in Flanders

February 14th, Valentine’s Day. Couples walking hand in hand, red hearts and roses everywhere. It’s the perfect occasion for a romantic getaway, just …

Explore Leuven like a local

How does Leuven looks like through the eyes of a local? To figure that out, we gave our camera for an entire weekend to Jens Crabbé, owner of MOK Spec…

The 'Golden Age' of Flanders

Even today, it's clear to see that Flanders was a flourishing place - both economically, politically and culturally - in the sixteenth century. It’s t…

For whom the bell tolls: carillon culture in Flanders

From the dulcet chime of early Renaissance polyphony to the electronic clash of 1980s New Beat: Belgium’s rich back catalogue of music has had no shor…

Three-headed dragons, knights and dancing giants: on the first row of the Hanswijk Procession, Mechelen

The Hanswijk Cavalcade is staged every 25 years so nobody can witness this historical religious procession more than a few times in their life. Read h…

Ghent Altarpiece restoration reveals hidden secrets

The Ghent Altarpiece by the Van Eyck brothers has spoken to the imagination ever since its creation in 1432. Every year, hordes of tourists descend up…