Chateau de Bouillon and Crupet – Treasures of the Ardennes
Historic castles in Belgium, great food, and the picturesque Wallonia countryside – Adriana covers three topics we love on this perfect day-trip from Brussels.
Flamiche and Couques de Dinant – Two Foodie Favourites from Wallonia, Belgium
As foodies in Belgium know, there’s much more to the country’s cuisine than chocolate and waffles. Each region has its local specialties, and the Walloon city of Dinant is no exception. A super-rich tart called Flamiche and super-hard cookies called Couques de Dinant are two local favourites you should try.
Boulangerie Legrand, Namur, Belgium’s Best Bakery
Tucked away in central Namur is Wallonia Belgium’s finest bakery. Using only organic ingredients, Boulangerie Legrand makes bread just as they have for the past six generations, with love and passion.
Le Fraysse Bio Shop in Brussels
Yum, Fresh Belgian Cheese at Le Fraysse
We’ve discovered countless wonderful Belgian artisanal products over the years; sparkling wine, goat cheese, ostrich meat, jams and jellies, gluten-free cookies, and of course, scores of Belgian beer. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve looked at Andrew and said “There needs to be a shop in Brussels where we can buy all of these delicious Belgian products.” Well now there is and it’s called Le Fraysse.
The Chèvrerie d’Ozo Goat Farm near Durbuy, Belgium
Chèvrerie d’Ozo goat farm
The Chèvrerie d’Ozo is an Alpine goat farm in the Belgian Ardennes, producing a variety of delicious cheeses. Visitors can meet the goats and learn about the cheese-making process.
Our Foodie Guide to Hong Kong Restaurants
While planning our trip, we were excited about the many things to do in Hong Kong: markets, culture, temples, and sightseeing. But, I’m sure it will come as no surprise, the thing we were most looking forward to, was eating at the best Hong Kong restaurants.
Generous Gluten-Free Cookies from Belgium
Generous Gluten-free Organic Cookies from Belgium
A Brussels-based bakery is offering organic and gluten-free cookies in Belgium. Even better – Generous Cookies taste fantastic.
Hotel Chateau Clery and Le Berthier Restaurant, Boulogne, France
The Hotel Chateau Cléry is a gorgeous place to stay in the Boulogne region of France. With its expansive parkland and delicious restaurant, it makes a lovely rural retreat, just minutes from bustling Boulogne-Sur-Mer.
7 Great Reasons to Visit Durbuy, Belgium
Durbuy, Wallonia, Belgium
Durbuy is a postcard-pretty town located on the edge of the Ardennes, on the banks of the Ourthe River. It’s a favourite of visitors to Wallonia, for its tiny cobbled streets and timber-frame houses. It was also the recipient of the prestigious EDEN prize for European Destinations of Excellence, in 2003. It can get rather crowded and touristy on a sunny Sunday, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t visit. In fact we have 7 great reasons to visit Durbuy, Belgium.