Belgium under the magnifying glass
Philip Drabble
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- n/a
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £80 but no cost for travel
- Category:
- Travel
- Updated:
- 25th March 2026
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Crossing and recrossing Belgium in an old van, Phil Drabble sets out to discover a country that, despite its small size, plays a key role on the world stage. While it may be the home of wonderful beers and chocolate, Belgium also hosts the headquarters of the European Union and NATO and is the birthplace of Rubens, Magritte, Simenon, and the greatest cyclist of all time, Eddie Merckx. Rich in cultural and linguistic diversity, and possessing a complex and sometimes bloody history, Phil invites you, in the style of the great Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, to join him in taking a closer look at this often little known country.
Views: 15 | Enquiries: 0About Philip Drabble
Phil Drabble spent all of his working life in education, both as a secondary school teacher and as an educational adviser and inspector. He is now an independent public speaker, able to give talks in both English and French.
Phil is available to do talks to a range of different audiences, including history groups, Rotary, and U3A.
He has a strong interest in travel and, in particular, in France and French culture. He is a keen cyclist and motorcyclist and is a volunteer blood biker. He lives in Bingham, near Nottingham.
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