From its medieval cities to its poignant war memorials, the history of Belgium is one that truly deserves to be explored. With fascinating stories and unique tales around every corner, you’re sure to find plenty to interest you on a cultural trip to this wonderful country.
The Best Summer Mini Cruises
Summer Mini Cruises offer the perfect opportunity to explore a fantastic European city when you don’t have to wrap up in coats and scarves, and can wander aimlessly in the sunshine instead.
Top Hull to Zeebrugge Mini Cruise Destinations
A Mini Cruise to Belgium offers the perfect opportunity to discover some of the country’s most wonderful cities, as many of them are located just a short drive from the port. Here, we look at our favourite Hull to Zeebrugge Mini Cruise destinations and why you should choose to spend your day exploring one of these fascinating places.
“See it, then, and weep”: Bringing Journey’s End to the Ypres Battlefields
Last year, the battlefields of Ypres were transformed into the set of R.C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End. The show received rave reviews, one calling it “enthralling, good-humoured, finally heart-rending”. This autumn, the cast and crew of MESH Theatre return to Belgium to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice. Here, director Sally Woodcock describes what it’s like to recreate history on the …
2018 holiday quiz: Find your dream destination
Itching for a holiday but not sure where to go? We’ve got you sorted! This spring we’re all about asking #WhatNext – whether that be finding your new dream destination or choosing a new restaurant in your favourite city. So we designed this 2018 holiday quiz to help you choose one of our favourite trips for this year – all …
#WhatNext – Why you should book a minicruise in 2018
For the history buffs and the dancing queens, the city-breakers and the party-planners, whatever your holiday style you’re sure to find a minicruise that’s just right for you. Pack all of the style and relaxation of a longer trip at sea into just a few days, with all of your transport, accommodation and entertainment planned for you in one cost-effective …
Marking 100 Years since the Battle of Passchendaele
On 31 July 2017, events in Belgium will commemorate 100 years since the start of the Battle of Passchendaele – a series of attacks on Ypres in the country’s Flanders region. With 450,000 casualties by its end on 10 November 1917, this particular campaign is known not only as one of the bloodiest of World War I, but also one …
World War I Battlefield Tours: The Best Routes
Reminders of the Great War are present all along the Western Front. Trench lines can be seen for miles across the fields, while once beautifully thick woodlands remain flattened since the fighting and ponds have appeared in the craters left by shells. A visit to the First World War battlefields makes for a stark reminder of those lost in battle …
Alternative Cities to Visit in Belgium
If you’re a sucker for Brussels and Bruges, you’ll love these alternative cities to visit in Belgium. All the style without the crowds, get off the beaten track and experience the breweries of Leuven, the stunning architecture of historic Ypres, and the freshest fish and frites in Ostend.