Rock stacking: why you shouldn’t participate

On your next hiking trip, you might run into intentionally stacked piles of rocks. Some might think that these cute formations are here just because they look beautiful. But nope, there’s a history (and a reason why you shouldn’t participate)! When you Google the term “stone stacking”, you’ll find a shit-ton of information. There are […]

Favorite places in the South of Belgium

2020: the year I discovered the country where I grew up (or part of it, at least 🧐). In the following article, I’ve summarized some interesting places located in the Southern part of Belgium. The places mentioned here are accessible and usually always open for visits 🇧🇪 PS this article is also available as an […]

Fondry des Chiens, the Grand Canyon of Belgium

Fondry des Chiens, also known as the Grand Canyon of Belgium, is a unique natural phenomenon in our tiny country. The distinctive rock formations were created by (rain)erosion, a natural process that started millions of years ago. Nature is wonderful, isn’t it?  The rock formations take up a length of about 100 meters and a […]

Rocher du Hérou – Natural park of the two Ourthes

I always thought I needed to cross the border to find challenging hikes, hills, and beautiful nature. Turns out I was wrong. My friend and I recently hiked my (new) favorite path in the Belgian Ardennes, and of course, I want to share this experience with you so you can enjoy this scenic route as well! 🌲 The […]

Villers Abbey – A perfect day trip in Belgium

Personally one of my favorite places in Belgium: the Villers Abbey. As you may see in the pictures, it’s not a very ‘common abbey’ but it remains half-standing by its ruins. Originally the abbey was built in the 12th century and was finally abandoned in 1796. Today, tourists can visit this impressive heritage site in […]

Salto Del Agua – Daytrip from Valparaiso on a (very tiny) budget

Valparaiso is a famous port town near Santiago; it’s vibrant, charming, picturesque, and all of the good adjectives one can think of. However, sometimes it can be nice to get out of the hustle and the bustle by escaping to nature. This blog post serves as a guide to Salto del Agua, which is located […]