On your bike: exploring the icons of Flanders

From half-day jaunts to week-long rides, each of these cycling routes offers a unique insight into Flemish identity.

Festival fun in Flanders

From cat processions to medieval re-enactments, Flanders has one of Europe’s most colourful events calendars.

The best Christmas markets in Flanders

Northern Belgium is home to some of the best festive markets in Europe.

A beer lover’s guide to Flanders

Tips for finding the region’s best brews from Good Beer Guide author, Tim Webb.

City breaks: a weekend in Ghent

This little-known Belgian city is the ideal city break destination, but without the tourists.

A historical tour of Ypres

World War I certainly left its mark on Ypres, and today the town is awash with cemeteries, memorials and museums.