Jean-Christophe Feys
Flanders prepares for a World War I army — of tourists
100 years ago, West Flanders was one of the most militarized zones on earth. It’s part of the famous Western Front of World War I and the site of many of the heavier battles. With the centenary of the war beginning in 2014, the region is readying itself to reap the benefits of a projected bump in tourist numbers.