The 500 Hidden Secrets of Flanders Fields and the Belgian Coast

Many people are planning to visit Ypres and Flanders Fields for the 100th anniversary of the First World War. The aim of this guide is to take them beyond the obvious sights to discover the secret places they might otherwise miss. Now is the perfect moment to visit this region, since many of the war sites have been improved and upgraded for the 100th anniversary of the war and several major events are planned. A visit to Ypres and Flanders Fields is now more rich, informative and...
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Many people are planning to visit Ypres and Flanders Fields for the 100th anniversary of the First World War. The aim of this guide is to take them beyond the obvious sights to discover the secret places they might otherwise miss. Now is the perfect moment to visit this region, since many of the war sites have been improved and upgraded for the 100th anniversary of the war and several major events are planned. A visit to Ypres and Flanders Fields is now more rich, informative and inspiring. The book doesn't mention every battle or military detail. There are already more than enough guides to the battlefields of the First World War. This book goes one step further and includes places that are not in any way connected with the war, like the 5 most romantic restaurants in Ypres, the 5 inspiring local breweries and the 5 cool B and Bs. AUTHOR: Derek Blyth has lived in Belgium for more than 20 years. As a journalist, he has explored almost every corner of the country. He has visited Ypres and Flanders Fields many times and has seen the region slowly develop new ideas on how to present its history and culture. Formerly editor of the Brussels English-language weekly The Bulletin, he has written several books on the Low Countries. 100 colour illustrations