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Katrien and others went for a hike
August 15, 2026 at 09:33
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August 15, 2026 at 08:27
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August 15, 2026
Our walk began at the Spittelau metro station, a place where modern urban energy and creativity come together perfectly. From the station, we walked directly past the impressive Müllverbrennungsanlage Spittelau, Wien Energie's waste incineration plant.
This unique building was transformed into a colorful
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Katrien and others went for a hike
August 14, 2026 at 08:11
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August 14, 2026
Today our day began in the vibrant Neubau district, at the well-known MuseumsQuartier (MQ). Just before the entrance is the Platz der Menschenrechte. This square commemorates important human values. There is a striking, meters-long table that invites encounters and good conversation.
Once inside the MQ
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Katrien and others went for a hike
August 13, 2026 at 16:10
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August 14, 2026
Last night was truly an unforgettable experience in Vienna. We enjoyed a breathtaking concert by the Wiener Mozart Orchester in the legendary Musikverein. From the moment we stepped into the Golden Hall, we were amazed by the magnificent, golden details and the royal atmosphere. The musicians and opera
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Katrien and others went for a hike
August 13, 2026 at 07:56
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August 13, 2026
Today we went to the historic old town of Vienna.
We started our discovery tour at the impressive Stephansdom, the enormous cathedral that proudly towers over the city with its colorful roof. After admiring this Gothic masterpiece, we walked on towards the famous Ankeruhr. At this historic clock, we paused
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Katrien and others went for a hike
August 12, 2026 at 12:36
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August 12, 2026
After our impressive visit to Schönbrunn Palace, we took the metro to Mariahilf, the city's vibrant 6th district. This neighborhood is nowadays known for its hip side streets, creative atmosphere, and great street art.
Our main goal here was a gigantic, world-famous mural by the Ghent-based artist ROA
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Katrien and others went for a hike
August 12, 2026 at 08:18
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August 12, 2026
Today we made an unforgettable visit to Schloss Schönbrunn, the breathtaking summer palace of the Habsburgs in Vienna. This enormous baroque palace has no less than 1,441 rooms and is fully highlighted on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
The name of the palace literally means "beautiful spring" and comes
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Katrien and others went for a hike
August 11, 2026 at 11:25
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August 11, 2026
Our city trip to Vienna has gotten off to a great start! Since it was still too early to check into our hotel, we decided to go exploring straight away.
During our walk to the impressive Karlskirche, we were surprised by beautiful street art on the city walls. Along the way, we also visited the Roman
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July 26, 2026
Today we laced up our hiking boots again for the next stage of the GR122 and GRP123, which took us from Maubray via Wiers to Péruwelz.
We started our tour at the Pont Royal in Maubray, a historic bascule bridge over the Blaton-Ath canal, which owes its royal name to the former French royal road that passed
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July 25, 2026
Today we hiked a new stage of the GR122, which runs together with the GRP123 up to Bernissart.
Our tour started in the atmospheric Lesdain.
We soon reached our first official stop at the Pierre Brunehault (or Brunhildestone).
This impressive monument, with an above-ground weight of no less than 25 tons
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July 24, 2026
Today was the 13th stage of the GR122 and the 4th stage of the GRP123.
We started in the historic surroundings of Doornik station, from where we immediately stepped into the rich history of this Hainaut city. Walking through the atmospheric streets, we marveled at the beautiful old houses, the imposing
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Katrien went for a hike
July 22, 2026 at 09:50
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July 22, 2026
Today we kicked off our walk through Antwerp with a visit to Het Steen. This is the city's oldest building and formerly served as a fortress and a notorious prison.
Afterwards, we walked to the impressive City Hall on the Grote Markt. A fun fact is that the architecture is a unique mix of Italian Renaissance
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Katrien went for a hike
July 21, 2026 at 09:32
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July 21, 2026
This morning we took the train from Ghent to Antwerp for the next two days. Most Ghent residents are now fleeing the city because of the hellish crowds during the Gentse Feesten. We are also less and less keen on it.
We check into the NH Hotel near Antwerp Central and went for a walk to the KMSKA (Royal
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Katrien went for a hike
July 18, 2026 at 12:20
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July 21, 2026
During our pleasant day trip to the Ghent Festivities, we fully enjoyed the lively atmosphere during the day. We paid a fascinating visit to the summer exhibition Beyond Borders - Art of Resistance at Ons Huis, where the impressive work of Frans and Serena Wuytack deeply touched us. Afterwards, we visited
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Katrien and others went for a hike
June 21, 2026 at 07:51
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June 21, 2026
The 13 kilometers are in the legs! 🥾 What a fantastic edition of the Lo TRAIL today. Enjoyed the longest route in and around Zeveneken. More than 40 cool animations along the way, a great atmosphere, and of course the necessary sweat drops due to the warm summer weather! Many thanks to the organization
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August 15, 2026
Our last hike through Vienna started at the lively Prater, where we enjoyed a ride on the iconic Riesenrad and took in the views over the city.
Nearby, we sought out the unique Republic of Kugelmugel, a peculiar and striking spherical micro-nation in the middle of the park.
After that, the day was entirely
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