Bredene

Belgium, small but packs a punch. Not known among its fellow Europeans as a destination hub nor among those beyond the continent but look close and you will find some hidden gems. A confusing country with 3 official languages! We're here to help you navigate it and find the best best places in Belgium. 

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Welcome to the rolling dunes and open beaches of Belgium’s coastline. West Flanders is, you guessed it, Belgium’s most western province. It’s most popular in the summer when everyone is looking for a coastal escape. 

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At this sports club, water sports led by an instructor or not means you can enjoy the beach to the fullest without just lazing around on the beach, at least not the entire time! Afterward, you can relax in the club lounge or stay on the sand.
- If you’re coming for a day, become a day member and have access to entry-level surf materials so you can wave surf, sup, and kayak with a wetsuit. You can rent this gear or bring your own.
- Sign up for one hour of lessons in surfing, sup or power kite lessons, or 2 hours of lessons in windsurfing, patin, or land yacht. 
- There are plenty of events and group activities happening here so no matter who accompanies you, there is something to do together. This includes your own events if you want to bring along work for team building, family get together barbecues, or other parties.
- At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset with a fresh beer in the surfer's bar with the perfect view of the sunset over the water.


Get active at the beach. Pick up a surfboard, play volleyball, and much more at Twins Club in Bredene. 

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Get to the top of the Panorama Tower in this nature reserve to see everything the light touches is part of nature. Enjoy the fresh air, stick your feet into the sand dunes and see tons of birds flying by! 

A bird lookout on a pond at Zwin Nature Park, Belgium

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Grassy fields and dunes by a bird viewing hut in Zwin nature Park, Knokke-Heist, Belgium

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Couple viewing the dunes in the nature reserve from a viewing point in Zwin Nature Park, Knokke-Heist, Belgium

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Young girl playing a flight simulation game inside Zwin Nature Park, Knokke-Heist, Belgium

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Family of four inside a bird viewing cabin looking out at a stalk bird in Zwin Nature Park, Knokke-Heist

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Small bird with an orange underbelly perched atop a branch in Zwin Nature Park, West Flanders, Knokke-Heist, Belgium

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Small pink flowers and red plants in Het Zwin nature reserve, West Flanders, Belgium

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A family looking out onto Zwin Nature Park from a lookout point

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A look out point with a telescope at Zwin Nature Park in Belgium at sunset

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A group of poles at Zwin Nature Park which birds have used to build their nests ontop of

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Dunes of Zwin Nature park looking out onto the sea on the Belgian coast.

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Zwin Nature Park

We can’t think of many better ways to spend 3 hours than out in the water, sipping champagne and watching cute seals. Go for a chill boat tour of the Scheldt river or speed up for the boat for an adrenaline rush. 


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People on a boat rented by Knokke Boat going on a seal discovery

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Boat sailing along the ocean for seal watching near a sandy beach, Belgium

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Seals along the ocean on the beach, Belgium

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Turbine and harbour in Zeebrugge at sunset, Belgium

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Seal Watching Boat Tour plus Champagne

What was the 17th century like for regular people? Here you and the kids get a fun and interactive experience to really get to grips with history. 


Outside old fashioned white stone building and floral garden. Folk Life Museum, Bruges, Belgium

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Old fashioned Belgian grocery shop with various household items and food on display inside the Folk Life Museum, Bruges, Belgium

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Recreated old fashioned grocery food shop and household goods at Folk Life Museum, Bruges, Belgium

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Teacher mannequin in a recreated old fashioned classroom with chalkboard. Folk Life Museum, Bruges, Belgium

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Do you love street art? Street artists from all over come to Ostend for The Crystal Ship festival. Walk or cycle the open-air seaside town’s art gallery. 

Man on a motorbike driving by colorful flowers street art at The Crystal Ship, Ostend, Belgium

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Street art on a closed shop wall of a woman in pop art style by The Crystal Ship, Ostend, Belgium

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Street art on a wall of a lifejacket floating above the ocean water with flowers in its pocket, Ostend, Belgium

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Street of musicians in black and white. White text in the middle reads “Ostend is music”, Belgium

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Black and white street art of a woman and child on a white wall during The Crystal Ship festival, Ostend, Belgium

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Cat street art on a blue background on a bus stop by The Crystal Ship, Ostend, Belgium

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Blue and yellow floral graffiti street art on a building wall at The Crystal Ship, Ostend, Belgium

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Try weird and wonderful bikes on this wooden track on the beach. Bring the fam and have a shot at a crazy bike race. Go on a unicycle or team up on a two seater! 


Wooden bicycle velodrome track on the beach in Blankenberge, Belgium

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Two children riding bikes on a wooden bicycle velodrome track and Belgian flag by the beach in Blankenberge, Belgium

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Families with children playing at the beach and Lustige bicycle velodroom in Blankenberge, Belgium

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The Lustige Velodroom

Bruges has been around for hundreds of years and it’s got a story to tell. See the city’s rise, decline, and rebirth at this museum in a 15th century palace 


Gruuthusemuseum tower and balcony, Bruges, Belgium

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Intricate ceiling and coat of arms in the Gruuthusemuseum, Bruges, Belgium 

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Outside the museum in the square, Gruuthusemuseum, Bruges, Belgium

Inside art museum Gruuthusemuseum, Bruges, Belgium

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Outside the Gruuthusemuseum near the Belfry of Bruges, Belgium

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Brick buildings at night with light snow by the Gruuthusemuseum, Belgium

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Good for easy going walks or as part of a longer hike, Assebroekse Meersen might look like a regular Flemish polder but it’s got its secrets too. 


Winter landscape with an iced over river in Moerbrugge, Oostkamp, Belgium.

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River and trees at nature preserve Assebroekse Meersen, West Flanders, Belgium

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River and grassy fields in Assebroekse Meersen, West Flanders, Belgium

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Iced over river in a nature reserve at Assebroekse Meersen, West Flanders, Belgium 

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Fields and trees in a nature reserve at Assebroekse Meersen, West Flanders, Belgium

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Do fries actually come from Belgium? Learn the history of the humble potato at Frietmuseum


Inside the history of frites museum, Frietmuseum, Bruges, Belgium

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Welcome sign and images of frites at the Frietmuseum, Bruges, Belgium

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Large sculpture of a side of fries with mayonnaise, Frietmuseum, Bruges

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Outside the Frietmuseum in Bruges, Belgium

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Don’t miss these weird and wonderful sculptures while you’re walking around Bruges. These abstract bronze sculptures show the Biblical Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 


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Courtyard with statues of the Four Horsemen in Bruges, Belgium

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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse sculpture, Bruges, Belgium

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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse courtyard, Bruges, Belgium

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A vineyard in Flanders Fields? This winery is turning the impossible possible whilst paying its respects to the First World War.

Plastic crates filled with bunches of grapes in the vineyard at Silver Cross Winery.

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A boy holding bunches of grapes he cut from the vines at Silver Cross Winery.

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A variety of bottles of wine made at Silver Cross Winery.

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Two boys holding bunches of grapes in the vineyard at Silver Cross Winery.

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Bottles of wine ready to be labelled during the wine-making process at Silver Cross Winery.

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A man explaining the wine-making process to a group during a tour of the vineyards at Silver Cross Winery.

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Bottles of wine made at Silver Cross Winery in Ypres, Belgium.

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A glass of white wine in front of the sunset from Silver Cross Winery in Ypres, Belgium.

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Silver Cross Winery

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Freedom, romance and the open road - to cruise on a Vespa through the fragrant and sun-drenched region of Provence is to flirt with adventure and the seductive allure that is the South of France. The humming sound of your Vespa is like a melody - paired with a visual feast of olive groves, and pit-stops in between centuries-old French country houses... Driving through Provence on a Vespa is a journey for the senses.

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Fancy a true French getaway in the South of France? Imagine yourself cruising through the charming countryside of Provence on a Vespa, the warm sun on your face and the smell of lavender in the air. The winding roads take you past fields of vibrant purple, where the rolling hills are dotted with ancient stone villages, each with its own unique character.

Riding a Vespa through Provence is the perfect way to experience the romance, authenticity, and beauty of this enchanting region in the South of France. TravelBase’s Vespa Trip takes you on a leisurely ride through the world-renowned lavender fields as the roads stretch from the Provençai lands to the Côte d’Azur. You’ll get to make your own pit-stop in various spots, like the historic city of Aix-en-Provence, with its heritage-emblazoned streets and quaint cafes. As each day on your TravelBase Vespa trip draws to a close, you'll be mesmerized by the sunset glow that bathes the bucolic landscapes in warm hues.

The Vespa is more than just a mode of transportation, it's a symbol of freedom, adventure… and, most of all, romance. It's the perfect way to explore the hidden gems of Provence and to create memories that you'll cherish forever with your loved ones or for a solo two-wheel adventure. Riding a Vespa in Provence is not just a means of transportation, it's an experience in itself. And don’t worry, even if you are a beginner, with TravelBase Vespa Trip, a journey through Provence is easy, and they will provide helmets, hotel accommodations, a roadbook and GPS as part of the package. So all you’ll have to focus on is enjoying the moment through the winding Provencial roads! 

As TravelBase’s Provence VespaTrip has multiple routes for you to choose from, this itinerary is an amalgamation of the various stops that you can discover in Provence with your two-wheel ride. 

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