Stabroek Travel Guide

 belgianchocolate Says:  The harbor is a land on its own.It is quit a large area and the fourth harbor in the world.It is huge!It is a strange landscape with chimneys , cranes , containers , reservoirs...Some people get impressed and they are of a weird beauty.If you want to take atmospheric... 

 myriam_c Says:  This brasserie-restaurant is beautifully located in the Moretusbos, a forest on the Belgian/Dutch border. Originally the 'Koetshuis' was the coach house of the castle Ravenhof.You're welcome here for a full meal, but also for just a drink or afternoon coffee.The food was... 

 myriam_c Says:  Brandnew, IMO not yet fully operational (visited for lunch Nov. 24, 2005).Trendy bar-brasserie, young atmosphere, coldish with nothing (yet) on the walls. Long benches on both sides of the narrow dining room and uncomfy chairs (without back rest) at the really small bistro... 

 belgianchocolate Says:  This used to be a real farm.The farm was loosing land because the enlargementof the harbor. Thats why the grandfather of the ownerstarted a restaurant years ago.Every year they restore and redecorate...A little bit artificial maybe , but with a nice atmosphere.A popular... 

 belgianchocolate Says:  An obvious tip , the best way to explore the harbor and the villages is the car.Or at least your own transport.If there is public transport it is rather limited.A visit will take houres by bus...If you want to check anywaywww.delijn.befor busses. (make a phonecall for... 

 belgianchocolate Says:  I got no idea.It feels at least a bit strange to seean animal used this way.And no I didn't wait to see the head get ripped off.Personally I like to see the goose like in the picture.The villages got lots of water birds in the areabecause of the schelde but also a lot... 

 belgianchocolate Says:  The woman have got their own competition.The winner can't apply for 'emperor'.The nice thing about their competition isthat the price money is for charity purpose.That price money can get as high as 6000 euro. 

 belgianchocolate Says:  This is Belgium.We can't do without waffles , burgers (forget about macdonalds - you'll never eat those again) , lots of beer , genever (it's very cold that time a year)Also a lot of noise is needed...It isn't a high speed competition...everything seems to go it's slow way. 

 belgianchocolate Says:  Have a look around in the local papers.In general the festivities take place half februari.It's their local carnival.(that has something to do with Christianity , and a period of 40 days abstaining from food. )The 'Emperor' competion takes place at the end of marchin the... 

 belgianchocolate Says:  Seen the last picture in the tip previousto this one? Wondered about the horses?Most horses used in the competion are 'Brabantse trekpaarden' But Belgian horses are their official name.The famous belgian breed of horses were used to work the land in ancient times.They are... 

 belgianchocolate Says:  Every organisation has his own clothing.Sometimes in the colors of the villages escutcheon.Or in the case of this brave knight in the picture , a smock froc.This was the clothing of the 'knights' of Berendrecht.A 'smock froc' is the most common clothingwhen folklore... 

 belgianchocolate Says:  The locals gather around in the center of the village with their horses.Between two trees or under a wooden constructiona (now) dead goose hangs upside down in a net (covered with slippery soap - info from a local).In a certain order they all drive up to the gooseand try to... 

 Helga67 Says:  There are 3 walking paths starting in front of the Ravenhof leading into the Moretusbos. Each of the 3 paths has its own color. Just follow the marked posts and they will bring you to some lovely parts of the forest.Red: "Het pronkstuk van de jonker" 6 kmBlue: "Geldbergpad"...