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Lucas explores the golden autumn of the Semois valley, visits the Rochehaut viewpoint, and dives into Bouillon's forgotten tobacco history while navigating residency logistics.
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Episode 71 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Bouillon, Belgium.
Places in this episode: Quartier du Rempart, Quartier de Bretagne, Le Parchemin, Château-fort de Bouillon, Archéoscope Godefroid de Bouillon, Grand Rue, Administration communale de Bouillon, Pont de Cordemois.
Covered: Residency Logistics, Local Economy & Costs, Historical Heritage, Daily Life Routine, Semois River Activities.
Chapters:
00:00 Quartier de Bretagne
01:58 Château-fort de Bouillon
04:39 Pont de Cordemois
08:38 Shop
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Bouillon #ArdennesBelgium #SemoisRiver #BelgiumTravel #ExpatLife #ResidencyJourney #GodfreyOfBouillon #AutumnInBelgium #WalloniaTourism #CastleHopping #LocalHistory #FoodieTravel #SlowTravel #OutdoorAdventures #BelgianBeer #TobaccoHeritage #TransitTips #BudgetTravel
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Lucas drives to the Rochehaut viewpoint for the best horseshoe bend of the Semois, then explores the forgotten tobacco heritage of the valley and the local printing history.
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Episode 70 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Bouillon, Belgium.
Places in this episode: Rochehaut, Parc Animalier de Rochehaut, Frahan Panorama, Brasserie de Rochehaut, Quartier du Rempart, Musée Ducal, Grand Rue, La Brasserie Des Remparts.
Covered: Rochehaut Viewpoint, Musée Ducal Printing History, Local Tobacco Artisan, Residency Logistics, Dining Costs.
Chapters:
00:00 Rochehaut
01:40 Brasserie de Rochehaut
03:25 La Brasserie Des Remparts
05:57 Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
08:24 Tombeau du Géant
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Bouillon #Rochehaut #SemoisRiver #ArdennesBelgium #WalloonTravel #MedievalCastles #BelgiumAutumn #HiddenGemsBelgium #HistoryPodcast #TravelBelgium #SemoisValley #ResidencyInBelgium #ArdennesHiking #BouillonCastle #FrenchSpeakingBelgium #WeekendGetawayBelgium #OffTheBeatenPath #EuropeanTravel
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Lucas takes to the Semois river by kayak, explores the forgotten tobacco-growing heritage of Bouillon, and reflects on the quiet rhythm of life in the Ardennes.
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Episode 69 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Bouillon, Belgium.
Places in this episode: Pont de Cordemois, Quai du Rempart, Quartier de Bretagne, Rochehaut, Parc Animalier de Rochehaut, Faubourg de France, Grand Rue, Le Parchemin.
Covered: Semois River Activities, Local Economy & Costs, Residency Logistics, Historical Heritage, Daily Life Routine.
Chapters:
00:00 Quai du Rempart
02:18 Parc Animalier de Rochehaut
04:02 Le Parchemin
06:49 Libramont
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Bouillon #SemoisRiver #ArdennesBelgium #KayakingBelgium #BelgianHistory #TravelBelgium #LivingInBelgium #ResidencyJourney #WalloniaTourism #GodfreyOfBouillon #AutumnInBelgium #SlowTravel #RiverLife #BelgianFood #OutdoorAdventure #EuropeanTravel #PodcastTravel #LucasPeeters
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Lucas explores the medieval fortress and winding Semois river in Bouillon, discussing local gastronomy, tobacco history, and the practicalities of settling in the Ardennes.
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Episode 68 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Bouillon, Belgium.
Places in this episode: Château-fort de Bouillon, Quartier du Rempart, Le Parchemin, La Brasserie Des Remparts, Pont de Cordemois, Rochehaut, Brasserie de Rochehaut, Grand Rue.
Covered: Bouillon Castle & History, Cost of Living & Dining, Semois River & Nature, Transit & Logistics.
Chapters:
00:00 Château-fort de Bouillon
02:29 Grand Rue
05:24 Hotel Le Mont Blanc
07:51 Parc Animalier de Bouillon
10:08 Auberge Au Naturel des Ardennes
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#BelgiumTravel #Bouillon #Ardennes #SemoisRiver #Wallonia #MedievalCastle #KayakingBelgium #CostOfLivingBelgium #ExpatLife #AutumnInBelgium #TravelTips #ResidencyBelgium #FoodieBelgium #NatureWalks #HistoricTown #BudgetTravel #BelgianBeer #OutdoorAdventures
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Lucas moves from Bastogne to Bouillon, navigating the final leg of his Ardennes journey. He explores the medieval fortress, the winding Semois river, and the quiet rhythms of a town defined by history and tourism.
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Episode 67 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Bouillon, Belgium.
Places in this episode: Château-fort de Bouillon, Quartier du Rempart, Administration communale de Bouillon, Le Parchemin, Pont de Cordemois, Cordemois Abbey, Quartier de Bretagne, Archéoscope Godefroid de Bouillon.
Covered: Residency Registration, Bouillon Castle & History, Cost of Living & Dining, Semois River & Nature, Transit & Logistics.
Chapters:
00:00 Bouillon
02:57 Pont de Cordemois
05:58 Faubourg de France
07:25 La Brasserie Des Remparts
08:53 Hotel Le Mont Blanc
10:09 Pub
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Bouillon #BelgiumTravel #Ardennes #SemoisRiver #GodfreyOfBouillon #MedievalCastles #Wallonia #TravelBudget #ExpatLife #BelgiumMoving #AutumnInBelgium #CastleTourism #RiverKayaking #LocalFood #HistoryBuff #EuropeanTravel #SlowTravel #LuxembourgProvince
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The final full day in Bastogne before moving south. Lucas walks the empty autumn roads, visits the Mardasson Memorial and the War Museum, and reflects on the cost of living and war memory as he prepares to leave.
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Episode 66 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Bastogne, Belgium.
Places in this episode: Mardasson Memorial, Bastogne War Museum, Place McAuliffe, Quartier Latin, La Pépite, Bastogne Barracks, Appart Hotel En ville, Porte de Trères.
Covered: Final departure logistics, War museum immersion, Cost of daily living, Historical reflection, Local dining.
Chapters:
00:00 Mardasson Memorial
02:05 Place McAuliffe
05:01 Appart Hotel En ville
07:56 Chez Maggy
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#BelgiumTravel #Bastogne #Ardennes #BattleOfTheBulge #WarMuseum #MardassonMemorial #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #AutumnInBelgium #LucasPeeters #Wallonia #HistoryBuff #SoloTravel #BudgetTravel #EuropeanRoadTrip #MuseumReview #LocalEats #ResidencyAdvice
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Lucas spends his final full day in Bastogne, reflecting on the Battle of the Bulge amidst the autumn mist. He visits the Mardasson Memorial and explores the local economy before moving south.
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Episode 65 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Bastogne, Belgium.
Places in this episode: Mardasson Memorial, Place McAuliffe, La Pépite, Brasserie Lamborelle, Bastogne War Museum, Bastogne Barracks, Porte de Trèves, Saint-Pierre Church.
Covered: Final Days in Bastogne, War Museum Reflections, Local Economy and Costs, Practical Departure Logistics, Bois Jacques Trail Walk.
Chapters:
00:00 Mardasson Memorial
01:17 Place McAuliffe
03:24 Bastogne War Museum
05:32 Bois Jacques
07:43 BNP Paribas Fortis
09:10 Shop
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#BelgiumTravel #Bastogne #BattleOfTheBulge #ArdennesAutumn #WarHistory #WalloniaTourism #MilitaryMuseum #MardassonMemorial #BoisJacques #BelgianFood #GameMeat #LocalCheese #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #EuropeanHistory #OctoberInBelgium #WalkingTrails #MemoryAndPlace
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Lucas explores the sombre autumn atmosphere of Bastogne, visiting the Mardasson Memorial and the immersive Bastogne War Museum. He navigates the local economy, tastes game meat at a regional bistro, and reflects on the transition from summer to winter in the Ardennes.
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Episode 64 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Bastogne, Belgium.
Places in this episode: Mardasson Memorial, Bastogne War Museum, Brasserie Lamborelle, Quartier Latin, Place du Marché, Rue du Sablon, La Pépite, Porte de Trèves.
Covered: War Museums, Local Cuisine, Cost of Living, Seasonal Atmosphere, Residency Logistics.
Chapters:
00:00 Bastogne
03:26 Brasserie Lamborelle
09:41 Bastogne Barracks
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Bastogne #BattleOfTheBulge #ArdennesAutumn #BelgiumTravel #WarHistory #MardassonMemorial #BastogneWarMuseum #ArdennesFood #GameMeat #BrasserieLamborelle #LucasPeetersPodcast #WalloniaTourism #OctoberInBelgium #MilitaryMuseums #HistoricalTravel #ArdennesDriving #BelgianCheese #ResidencyLife
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Lucas explores the Bastogne War Museum's immersive history, visits the autumn farm market in the Quartier Latin, and reflects on the cost of living in the Ardennes.
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Episode 63 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Bastogne, Belgium.
Places in this episode: Mardasson Memorial, Place McAuliffe, Quartier Latin, Brasserie Lamborelle, L’étape Bastogne, La Pépite, Porte de Trèves, Église Saint-Pierre.
Covered: War Museums and Memorials, Local Cuisine and Markets, Cost of Living and Expenses, Residency Logistics, Autumn Atmosphere.
Chapters:
00:00 Mardasson Memorial
01:58 Place McAuliffe
04:31 L’étape Bastogne
06:38 La Pépite
08:54 Église Saint-Pierre
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#BelgiumTravel #Bastogne #ArdennesAutumn #WarHistory #TravelBudget #LocalFood #MardassonMemorial #WalloniaTourism #HistoricalSites #TravelPodcast #LucasPeeters #BelgiumLife #OutdoorAdventure #CostOfLiving #EuropeanTravel #OctoberInEurope #WarMuseum #FarmToTable
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Lucas navigates the quiet autumn mist of Bastogne, reflecting on the Battle of the Bulge while managing daily residency tasks. He explores the Mardasson Memorial, visits local cafes, and considers the cost of living in the Ardennes.
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Episode 62 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Bastogne, Belgium.
Places in this episode: Mardasson Memorial, Bastogne War Museum, Place McAuliffe, Porte de Trèves, La Pépite, Quartier Latin, Arduina le petit torréfacteur, Brasserie Lamborelle.
Covered: War History Museums, Residency Logistics, Cost of Living, Local Cuisine, Weather and Atmosphere, Banking Services.
Chapters:
00:00 Bastogne
02:54 Bastogne War Museum
06:06 Bastogne Barracks
09:11 COSMO
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#BastogneBelgium #BattleOfTheBulge #ArdennesTravel #WarHistory #BelgiumLiving #ExpatsInBelgium #AutumnInEurope #MardassonMemorial #BastogneWarMuseum #WalloniaTourism #ResidencyJourney #BudgetTravel #HistoricalSites #ArdennesNature #EuropeanCulture #TravelTips #BelgianFood #SlowTravel
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From the publisher's feed
Belgium rewards the slow traveller: a journey from flat coastal plains to rolling central hills and the rugged Ardennes in the southeast. Brussels, the capital, is also the seat of the EU and NATO, while most residents live in the northern two thirds of the country. The show explores that mix of dense city life and open landscape.
Over the series he gets to know Brussels and Antwerp, the two largest cities, and then moves outward: to the Dutch-speaking Flemish towns of the north, across the rolling central hills, and into the thinly populated Ardennes Forest in the southeast. He also spends time in the Kempen, a lesser-known region of heathland and sandy soils east of Antwerp.
Across the episodes, the seasons do the pacing: winter fogs over the plains, wet springs in the Ardennes, long summer light around Antwerp, and a return to each place only after months away. The show treats travel as accumulated knowledge, not a checklist, so the same canals, station squares and market halls reappear as he learns them properly.
Lucas Peeters lives in Belgium and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller towns on a route that follows the seasons. Not a week-long visit — Lucas is there in every kind of weather, working out where to eat on an ordinary Tuesday, which train to take, what a festival actually feels like from the pavement.
A new episode arrives every day. Each one is short and specific: one neighbourhood, one journey, one meal, one museum worth the detour — with the practical detail that matters. What it costs. When it closes. Whether the queue is worth it. What to do when it rains. Every episode carries a full transcript and chapter markers.
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#Belgium #BelgiumTravel #WesternEurope #Brussels #TravelPodcast #Travel #Paris2Tokyo
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