Oostkerke

Oostkerke is a picturesque polder village and a sub-municipality of Damme in West Flanders (Belgium). 

It was an independent municipality until the municipal merger of 1977. 

The village is situated in the typical West Flemish polder landscape (at an elevation of approximately 2 m), surrounded by old sea dikes (such as the Krinkeldijk), canals (Damse Vaart/Napoleon Canal, Leopold Canal, and Schipdonk Canal) and open agricultural land. 

In 1974, Oostkerke was voted the most beautiful village in West Flanders. 

The small center is characterized by whitewashed old houses, the Sint-Quintinus Church (Sint-Kwintenskerk, one of the oldest parishes in the region, with a legend surrounding Saint Guthago/Guthagon), Oostkerke Castle (with medieval roots and gardens by Mien Ruys), and several windmills. 

The history possibly dates back to the 8th century (first written mention as Ostkerka in 1028); the parish was formerly much larger and encompassed surrounding places. 

The village and castle suffered damage in both world wars (including inundations and the destruction of the church in 1944), after which reconstruction followed.

It is a quiet, rural, and touristically attractive spot in the polders between Bruges and the coast.

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Heide (Kalmthout, Antwerp)

Heide (also called Heide-Kalmthout) is a village in the municipality of Kalmthout, province of Antwerp, Belgium. 

It is located south of Kalmthout, directly on railway line 12 (Antwerp – Roosendaal) with its own station and close to the Kalmthoutse Heide (part of the Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide), a large nature reserve with heathland, fens, dunes, and forests. 

Location: Between the N111 and N122, in the Noorderkempen, a wooded area with many villas. 

History & characteristics: The village grew mainly around the train station in the 20th century. 

It was popular as a starting point for walks to the Kalmthoutse Heide and had a notable Jewish community that contributed to its prosperity (including a synagogue). 

Points of interest: St. Joseph's Church. 

Monument to Canadian liberators (1944). 

Station with Suske & Wiske references (Heide is a fan of the comic series). 

In short: a quiet, green residential and tourist village known primarily for its direct access to the beautiful Kalmthoutse Heide.

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Namur

Namur is a province in the south of Belgium, located in the Wallonia region. 

The province is known for its beautiful landscapes, its rich history and its many sights. 

Sights The Citadel of Namur: This impressive citadel is one of the most important sights of the province. The citadel is built on a rocky hill and offers a beautiful view of the city. 

The Caves of Han: The Caves of Han are one of the most beautiful caves in Europe. The caves are more than 10 kilometers long and are decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. 

The Abbey of Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy: This abbey is one of the most important religious buildings in the province. The abbey was built in the 13th century and is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture. The Meuse Valley: The Meuse Valley is a beautiful nature reserve that extends over the entire province. The valley is an ideal place for walking, cycling or fishing.

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Luxembourg

Luxembourg is one of the ten Belgian and one of the five Walloon provinces. 

It borders the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and France. 

It is also sometimes called Belgian Luxembourg. 

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Liège

Liège is a province of Belgium, located in Wallonia, with the capital city of Liège as its capital.

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Hainaut

Hainaut is a province in the south-west of Belgium, with Mons as its capital.

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West Flanders

West Flanders is one of the ten provinces of Belgium and at the same time one of the five provinces of the Flemish Region. 

It is the westernmost province of Flanders and Belgium and is the only Belgian province that is located on the North Sea.

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Flemish Brabant

Flemish Brabant, located in the Flemish Region, is the second smallest of the Belgian provinces. 

Created in 1995 from the division of Brabant, it is, together with Walloon Brabant, the youngest province. 

Leuven functions as the capital, other noteworthy cities are Vilvoorde, Halle, Tienen, Diest and Aarschot.

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East Flanders

The province of East Flanders is one of the five provinces of the Flemish Region and one of the ten provinces of Belgium.

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Limburg

The province of Limburg is one of the five provinces of the Flemish Region and one of the ten provinces of Belgium. 

The capital of this province is Hasselt. 

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