The hidden gems &
secret spots
in
Belgium
Kasteel van Arenberg, Leuven
Situated on the fringes of Leuven and now operating as a University Campus. Kasteel van Arenberg can be reached on foot in just a twenty-minute walk from Leuven’s historic city center.
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Liège-Guillemins railway station, Liège
Situated close to the borders with Germany and the Netherlands and located in the Wallonia region of Belgium, the best of Belgium’s hidden gems.
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The off the beaten path city of Hasselt
A plethora of blossom trees blooms, including the ever-so-pretty cherry blossom.
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Vlaeykensgang, a secret street in Antwerp
The beautiful port city of Antwerp.
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Reading Between the Lines, Limburg
An area best-known for its flowering fruit trees and rolling green hills.
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Black tower, St. Catherine’s Church
Situated in the shadow of the 19th-century built St. Catherine’s Church, Black Tower is a medieval turret that looks like it’s been plucked straight out of a fairytale.
The Prehistoric Flint Mines in Spiennes
One of the oldest and largest historic mines in the entirety of Europe.
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The picturesque town of Dinant
Located alongside the banks of the River Meuse. This colourful town has something to offer for every budget.
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The fishing town of Nieuwpoort, Northern Belgium
Boasting highlights such as a beach complete with the marina.
A beach walk promenade, beach sailing, and the Nature reserve of De IJzermonding.
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The underrated city of Mechelen
Situated somewhere between the capital city of Brussels and Antwerp, the city of Mechelen is often overlooked in favor of more popular destinations.
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Secret small and great Beguinages, Leuven
The best of foodie experiences. Leuven really is a gem worth discovering.
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The sugar town of Tienen
The heart of Roman ceramics and glass-making,
Much of town life is focused around the central square, which itself is centered around Sint-Germanuskerk, a remarkable Romanesque church.
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MAS Museum Rooftop, Antwerp
One of the best views that Antwerp has to offer. One of the best-kept secrets of Antwerp. This terrace offers 360-degree panoramic views of the city. There are petit camera holes in the surrounding glass which allow you to take gorgeous picture-perfect photos from the top!
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What a Wonderful World
SCOTLAND
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Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain.
There are more than 790 islands, principally in the archipelagos of the Hebrides and the Northern Isles.
Most of the population, including the capital Edinburgh, is concentrated in the Central Belt – the plain between the Scottish Highlands and the Southern Uplands – in the Scottish Lowlands.
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JAPAN
Tokyo Japan Temple
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Tokyo Japan Temple located in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, it was the first temple built in Asia.
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The Tokyo Japan Temple is the 20th constructed and 18th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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It has a laconic style that was a harbinger for later buildings in urban areas, such as the Hong Kong China and Manhattan New York temples.
SWITZERLAND
The Gelmerbahn,
An epic funicular ride
in Switzerland
This beautiful alpine lake is one of our summer traditions
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The Gelmer Funicular is a cable railway in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It links a lower terminus at Handegg, in the Haslital, with an upper terminus at the Gelmersee lake.
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The Gelmerbahn was the steepest funicular in Switzerland and Europe, until the opening of the new Stoos Funicular in 2017.
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The funicular was originally built to facilitate the construction of the Gelmersee, a reservoir, constructed in 1926 in order to exploit the hydroelectric resources of the area and was not opened for public use until 2001.
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The line is owned and operated by Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG (KWO) which owns the power station.
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新幹線
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Japan's main islands of Honshu, Kyushu and Hokkaido are served by a network of high speed train lines that connect Tokyo with most of the country's major cities. Japan's high speed trains (bullet trains) are called shinkansen (新幹線) and are operated by Japan Railways (JR).
Running at speeds of up to 320 km/h, the shinkansen is known for punctuality (most trains depart on time to the second), comfort (relatively silent cars with spacious, always forward facing seats), safety (no fatal accidents in its history) and efficiency. Thanks to the Japan Rail Pass, the shinkansen can also be a very cost effective means of travel.
Language is a significant part of our lives.
It is a uniquely human charisma that lets us communicate and distinguishes us from primates.
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Language is much more than just a means of communication. It is also an indivisible part of our culture.
WHY NOT!
April 14, 2021/The UVV Music Lasnguage by Teacher Michioflavia
The Benefits of Travelling
1. Travelling Lets You Do Something different From Your Daily Life
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Occasionally, it is great to take a step back, take a deep breath and take a go at The LondonTower Bridge selfie. Don't you think so!
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Travelling is fantastic, it is the most natural way to let you do something different from your daily life, isn't it?
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2. Travelling Makes You Build Memories Everlastingly
No matter how impossible it may seem, the fact that you've had an experience abroad, something that different from normal, it's amazing, it builds a memory that you will never ever forget for a long time.
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3. Travelling can increase Your Social Life
Do you believe that some relationships you make during your travels are astonishingly strong?
4. Travelling Makes You proud of Yourself as An Adventurer
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Adventures require fresh life, so get away from your comfort zone. It might be frightening, but in retrospect, you'll see it as the brilliant decision you ever made in your life!
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5. Travelling Lets You Have a Chance to Try Terrific Food
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You will never know what yakisoba tastes like until you've been to Japan. Is that right?
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During your travelling, you find the literal thing and recognize that it's ordinarily very different from what you're used to.
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Eating local food in a new country is a completely fresh experience, isn't it? All the flavours are various. Some change would be more than welcome in our routine diet. If only because we're naturally curious. Do you believe that someone travels thousands of kilometres for just a particular dish! It seems to be impossible, doesn't it?
Don't forget! Impossible is nothing! The least you can do in this life is travel to the next region and try something new. Try something fresh!
Let's kaizen, shall we?
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6. Traveling Makes You More Breathtaking
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No doubt, a few stories from abroad is likely to grant you even more attention. Mentioning something that most people aren't accustomed to or bring a green perspective is always a wonderful way to shine in social status.
It doesn't matter about writing a whole travel essay but you just converse about what you've seen and where you've been: that's all and all the people who are accustomed to their daily life will travel with your words. Fantastic!
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7. Traveling Makes You Understand Other Cultures More
People travelling always explicate empathy and a deeper understanding of other cultures.
You possibly feel comfortable where you are, but that is just a fraction of the world! Come on! Dare travelling to regions you have a suspicious opinion about. Uwa! You will kaizen (change) your mind and comprehend that everything is not so poor abroad.
8. Travelling Can Make You Smarter
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Look! Every time you travel, you will absolutely see improvements in your brain capacities.
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Travelling assists you learn about yourself. You might run into a challenging status where you need to be resourceful and think differently. Believe in yourself! You're smart! You're marvellous!
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9. Travelling Makes You Healthy
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How? Travelling can cut down on stress, reduce your chances of developing heart disease, the health benefits of travelling are bulky.
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Travelling more is likely to have a tremendous impact on your spiritual well-being, particularly if you're no used to going out of your comfort zone. The more you travel, the more you make your doctor happy.
Don't forget to get in touch with your physician, they might recommend some medication to accompany you in your travels, preferably if you're heading to regions of the earth with potentially risky diseases.
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10.Traveling Makes You Love Your Home More And More
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No doubt, you will verily understand the meaning of " HOME SWEET HOME". It would seem that you’re back where you started, same sweetness, same tables, same rooms, same sofa, same pets, same setting, same people, same knots.
Yet you’re not the same, believe me! You’re fresh, full of new knowledge and ideas! Wow! Interesting!
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Aftermost Words On the Benefits of Travelling
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Thank you for reading my passage. I really hope that this travel article makes you feel like travelling more and more. In the real-life, as you travel, you realize that the world is a much better place than what you can see on TV when watching the news.
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“The gladdest moment in human life is a departure into unknown lands.” – Sir Richard Burton
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