Bruges (FR) or Brugge (NL) – the name comes from Bryggja, the old Scandinavian word for harbour/mooring place - is the most visited place in Belgium. Despite the hordes of tourists and excess of chocolate, waffle, lace and souvenir shops, it is still charming. The...
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Supporting the BCT while … online shopping? Yes, with Trooper!
The BCT is run entirely by volunteers and the day-to-day running costs are funded solely by membership fees and the income from our Nearly New Sales (so not at all during COVID). To meet the ever-rising costs, we have tried to find simple ways to bring in extra income...
Happy Mother’s Day!
YES! You deserve to be honoured! Whether it’s with your portrait (at least, you think it’s you…) drawn by your child, a poem scribbled lovingly on a home-made card, tea or coffee in bed or an extra big hug, it’s your day to be pampered! Mother’s Day became official...
Where to spend Halloween in Belgium
Ghosts in the Grottes de Han, Weird Witches in Bellewaerde, Pumpkins in Plopsaland and Scary Pairi Daiza … Plans are underway at the activity parks in Belgium to continue offering families plenty of freaky fun this Halloween. This summer Walibi was recruiting 300...



