The most surprising thing about the new Bruges Beer Museum is that it’s the first of its kind in Belgium. How is it possible that a country with such a rich beer culture and a worldwide reputation for brewing didn’t have a museum dedicated to its most beloved beverage? That’s…
The Jenever Museum in Hasselt re-opened its doors on September 19 after being closed for ten months and undergoing a complete transformation. Every aspect of the museum experience has been overhauled, from the buildings and exhibition spaces to the logo, website and even the name. The result is a fresh,…
Belgium’s only national park has a new gateway, and it’s unique in many ways. For one thing, it’s not actually located in Hoge Kempen National Park, but adjacent to it. And that’s not the only way in which Connecterra is different from the other five recreation areas that provide access…
It’s an icon of summers spent at the seaside, a protected architectural monument and a testament to the Belgian coast’s long history as a tourist destination. It’s survived two world wars, destruction by fire and damage by wind and water. The Blankenberge pier is 120 years old this year and…