This is why Globetrotters, a publishing company situated in Dilbeek, just west of the Brussels ring road, makes “Logbooks” that are small enough to fit in your pocket. Their first few are not actually guidebooks but convenient places to record important travel information. The first, Countries of the World, has basic statistics about hundreds of countries, including capital city and time zone, plus a place to record your flight info and jot down notes. They also have a Vaccination Register and a Trip Notebook.
The most recent one, though, is called Flanders’ Six Divine Cities and is a succinct guidebook to Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Leuven and Mechelen. Its compact size means it’s discreet, but it’s also surprisingly packed with information. It covers the main tourist attractions in each town but also a little insider information, like where to go to get away from crowds in Antwerp and little-known buildings in Mechelen where political events took place that helped decide the future of what would come to be known as Belgium.
All the books are in English and are available around the world. “Almost all the logbooks I sell are gift-wrapped,” says company founder Giedo Claes, “because they are such great welcome gifts for visitors.” Every logbook also comes with its own identity code, which you can use to register at the Globetrotters website to interact with other travellers.
Win a free copy of Flanders’ Six Divine Cities by answering this simple question: Globetrotters has six logbooks. What is the name of #2? (Hint: it helps to visit the website) Send an email with your answer to http://mce_host/editorial@flanderstoday.eu with “Divine” in the subject line by Tuesday, 9 March. Winners will be notified by 10 March.
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