Walking (page 3)
On the Prussian front
Napoleon’s return to prominence in 1815 was an ugly surprise to other Western European powers. The Battle of Waterloo decided the rest.
- Originally published: 14 Mar 2010 in Walking
‘Twixt two regions
Through the borderlands between Hainaut and Oost-Vlanderen and beside the Marcq-Mark river.
- Originally published: 13 Dec 2009 in Walking
Pajottenland
While Flemish towns retain a certain unchangeable character, the Flemish weather does not.
- Originally published: 29 Nov 2009 in Walking
La Molignée
Walking through the fields and lanes of a shallow river valley near the famous abbey of Maredsous.
- Originally published: 22 Nov 2009 in Walking
Mud in the Hageland
It can take just a few days’ rain to turn much of Flanders into a sticky morass.
- Originally published: 14 Nov 2009 in Walking
Castles and vineyards
A difficult but beautiful route in Alsace somewhat diminished by bad weather.
- Originally published: 11 Nov 2009 in Walking
Ourthe Valley
Bright autumn colours deep in the folds of the Ardennes.
- Originally published: 1 Nov 2009 in Walking
De Faluintjes
Hopfields, woodlands and wide meadows mark the countryside around the Abdij Affligem.
- Originally published: 25 Oct 2009 in Walking
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A culture of sorrow
Orhan Pamuk describes a collective sorrow that permeates his native city but this cultural meme seems to have taken root everywhere.
- Originally published: 14 Jan 2012 in Editorial
York
Invaded by legions of Romans, then by hordes of Vikings and finally by masses of tourists.
- Originally published: 9 May 2008 in UK
Buying soap (and the accretion of experience)
Shops close on Sundays in Brussels. So what happens if you need a bar of soap?
- Originally published: 23 Jun 2008 in Relocation
Boon Duivels Bier
2/5. Chocolate and caramel flavours with a suspicion of cola. Rather too sweet for my taste.
- Originally published: 1 Jan 2010 in Beer
Salzburg
Beautifully baroque, Salzburg properly embodies Austrian elegance down the ages.
- Originally published: 13 Feb 2011 in Europe
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