Belgium Belgium is sandwiched between France, The Netherlands and Germany. The language spoken varies between different regions of Belgium. The capital city, Brussels, is officially bi-lingual. Belgium is a surprising country, mostly flat in...
Belgium / Conflicts / World War 1
by The Grand Tourist · Published 3rd November 2017 · Last modified 12th April 2019
When touring the World War 1 Battlefields, one of the more enduring memories is of the amount of cemeteries. It seems as though regardless of where you stand, you can always see at least...
Belgium / Cities Towns & Villages
by The Grand Tourist · Published 21st October 2017 · Last modified 12th April 2019
Ieper is a large market town in the Flanders region of Belgium. It is in the Flemish speaking area of Belgium, but is close to the border with France. Ieper is the correct Flemish...
Belgium / Eire / France / Germany / Netherlands / Places
by The Grand Tourist · Published 28th January 2017 · Last modified 12th April 2019
5 cities in Europe, each perfect for a weekend break. 3 by plane, 1 by train and 1 by car. Each has it’s own character and cuisine, but which one will you chose? Amsterdam Amsterdam is...