By Aurelie Valtat
Nothing quite beats starting the day with a walk in Belgium’s very own fairytale wood, the Hallerbos, about 30min away from my place. Today was sunny and brisk, the perfect weather to capture the magical mystery of this place. Continue reading “A morning walk in the Hallerbos bluebell magic”
Il n’y a pas de mauvaise saison pour visiter l’arboretum royal de Tervuren, près de Bruxelles. Le printemps est pour moi la saison idéale, mais l’hiver ne manque pas de charme cependant, comme le montrent ces photos prises respectivement en janvier et début mars. Continue reading “L’arboretum de Tervuren en toutes saisons”
Drive 10 minutes out of Brussels and you’re in a wondrous place, full of fiery colours, soft sounds and impressionist paintings. That’s what all Monday mornings should look like 🙂 Continue reading “The place beyond the beeches: Groenendaal in the Sonian Forest”
I love forests. I don’t know how anyone could not love forests, they must bebeyond salvation. Forests are the soul of our planet, they are what connects us to the larger web of life hosted on Earth. Every time I visit a forest I feel energized, I feel like I’m at the right place, at the right moment. I feel ‘rooted’. Continue reading “The many benefits of forest bathing”
As a parent we all have our views on how to raise children (ours of course, but those of others too sometimes). Child education is a bit like religion: we believe this or that is the best and probably only decent way of teaching them how to walk, to eat properly, to be polite, to write, etc. Continue reading “The most important skill to teach your children”
It was just the perfect time of the year in the Hallerbos today, a small wood around 30min south of Brussels: the bluebells were in full blossom, and their scent was subtle but persistent. The sky was clear and the air was crisp and slightly breezy. There were lots of other lovely forest flowers to create a beautiful tapestry of colours, textures and fragrances. Continue reading “Celebrating Earth Day 2015 in the magical Hallerbos”
Another walk in the beautiful Woluwe park and this time, there’s no doubt: Spring is here! We are so privileged to live in the middle of Brussels and to have wildlife close by. I’ve decided to make the most of it and to enjoy nature as much as possible when I have a spare hour. We are so focused on our daily routine which involves mostly seeing, and a walk in the nature helps sharpen our five senses. Continue reading “Spring in the heart of Brussels: A symphony for the senses”