Category: Belgium

Merry Christmas from Bruges – 7 things to do in Bruges Belgium with the kids

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Merry Christmas dear readers and thank you for your support! What better place to soak up the holiday atmosphere than medieval Bruges? The canals, churches and all the tasty chocolate are guaranteed to get any family in the holiday mood.

The main reason for our visit was that Bruges was one of the few Christmas markets that stayed open in Western Europe, after the Omicron curveball. Once in the city, we were happy to recognise some of the In Bruges movie locations, a British dark comedy with Colin Farrel that made the city explode on the tourism maps. While Colin Farrel was unimpressed by Bruges’ charms at Christmas (maybe due to the fact that he seemed to always be freezing when walking the streets of Bruges), we found it to be quite charming, especially after a glass of hot wine and hot chocolates for the kids.

Keep warm and safe!

Happy holidays and travels!

CGK

Top 5 places to spend family time outdoors in and around Liege, Belgium

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Easter in the Ardennes was a great idea. The untypical sunny weather and the great activities we booked in advance turned this destination into a success with the kids. In Belgium, at the moment, all cultural and outdoor activities need to be booked in advance.

Here is out Top 5 outdoor activities to do with kids in the area of Liege, Belgium.

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Grottes de Han – Explore the Ardennes in Belgium with the kids

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In a previous post we were sharing our favourite sports to visit in the Ardennes with the kids. Domaine Grottes de Han is at the top of the list as it has so much to offer in terms of scenery, both underground and above.

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C-mine, Genk – Explore a coal mine and climb 60m to the highest pit tower in Belgium

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C mine Genk is today a creative hotspot for artistic talent. In the last century, this site served for coal exploitation and industrial mining. It is an inspiring success story how C mine was transformed from the hotspot of a dying industry into a poster child for the artistic aspirations of Genk and the Limbourg Region in Belgium. This attraction was a highlight of our Limbourg visit with the kids.


The C mine expedition moves from the underground interractive installations to a 60 m tower and then back to the tunnels for a great sesory experience. The children enjoyed exploring evey corner of the place and looking for clues to find the Cyrill the cricket. Unfotunatelly the game is only avavialbe in French and Flemish.

Have you visited a coal mine with the kids? Which was your favourite one?

Happy and safe travels!

CGK

A tip for a rainy day in Brussels – a visit to the Comics Art Center

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We did not count upon many rainy days at the end of May but here we are again. The Belgian weather is always full of surprises that…. involve strong winds and constant rain, so not the good kind. Here we are again scrambling for indoor activities to keep the kiddo entertained. He recently got into comics so we decided to investigate more into one of his favourite blue, fun-loving characters. Here is what we found out!

The largest Belgian chocolate museum in the world in Antwerp, Belgium

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Antwerp has lots of cool activites to offer to families, including a city zoo, a large playground in the City park and lots of chocolate. The most recent attraction is dedicated to the most famous Belgian export, aside from beer and comics: dark chocolate.

Join us for a quick visit of the chocolate museum.

Easter Egg Hunting in the Botanic Garden in Meise, Belgium

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Our first YouTube video is live! Please hit Subscribe and the bell button as we have a few more coming and would love to bring you along in our adventures. Thanks for your support! In this video we you to a Botanic Garden in search for clues and chocolate eggs. At the end we share our most important take away from the trip.

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Top 5 museums to visit with children in Brussels

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During this last year we we had plenty of time to explore Belgium’s indoor and outdoor attractions. We decided to revisit some of our favorite museums and share our impressions with other desperate parents looking for a reason to leave the house while the phone is uncooperatively showing a rainy weather forecast, which almost never happens in Belgium (the rain, not the uncooperation)…..is what I would like to say, but I would be lying.

Here is our ultimate list of museums to visit with children in Brussels, Belgium:

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7 trips to do with kids in and around Dinant, Belgium

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With the international travel being restricted due to Covid, we attempted to put our wanderlust at ease by scouting great kid-friendly holiday places in Belgium. One such place is Dinant and the area towards the French border. It is part of the Ardennes, the closest thing that Belgium has to a mountain range. We have been in the Ardennes previously in a Center Parks resort (you can read all about it here) and it is a lovely area for nature walks, no matter the season.

Being a rather small country, many of the activities we did in our short Ardennes break can also be done as day trips from Brussels. Of course, if you choose to stay in the Ardennes, all activities become very accessible and can be combined for an action packed day. It is also a good base to venture into North France and continue exploring the Ardennes region.

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Center Parks Les Ardennes: what to pack and what to expect for a long week-end

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The Ardennes  is a region in the South of Belgium of extensive forests, rough terrain, rolling hills and ridges formed by the geological features of the mountain range with the same name. The mountain researches about 700 m in altitude at its maximum. Even if not as impressive as the nearby Alps, this is still a lovely area (and the only mountain range that Belgium has). It is a favorite destination for Belgians and nearby French residents in Summer, to escape the busy city and do some hiking or kayaking in one of the many rivers.

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