Gaume lies in the southernmost point of Belgium, and this is quite noticeable when you drive through it. It’s a land of lush green hills and dense forests, dotted with tiny villages and ancient castles. Trot Op! took off…
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Charleroi: five convincing reasons why you should actually book a city trip here
Bonjour mes ami(e)s! In my previous completely underrated article, you could read all about my safari through Charleroi’s rugged industrial jungle. Because the comments were so incredibly positive – “ridiculously insulting bullshit” was just one of many heart-warming compliments…
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Charleroi Safari: a nice urban walk through Belgium’s ugliest city
When I first arrived in Charleroi about six years ago, a Dutch newspaper had just declared the city the ugliest in the world. An accolade that would make every mayor burst with pride. At first glance, the paper’s judgement…
Call me a fat joke, but I think Liège is one of Belgium’s more remarkable destinations. Everyone arriving at the hypermodern Liège-Guillemins station, only to then having to walk an agonising distance to get to anywhere good, thinks they’ve…