The days when tourist magnets Bruges and Brussels used to overshadow Belgium’s other medieval cities are long gone. In recent years, gorgeous Ghent has made a name for itself as an outstanding European city break destination. Inspired by its increased popularity, the city has gone to great lenghts to reinvent …
Celebrating Christmas in Brussels, the heart of Europe, is a magical experience. A trail of twinkling lights and festive chalets connects some of the city’s most captivating sights: the majestic Grand-Place, the convivial Place and the former harbour Vismet. Christmas carols echo through the cobbled streets and the smell of …
Its finger-licking chocolate, mouth-watering waffles and popularity-gaining speculoos biscuits make Belgium a culinary hotspot of the sweetest kind. All of these delicacies are widely available in most Belgian cities but especially in Brussels, the capital. It’s where the streets are lined with chocolate shops and where you’ll find waffle trucks …
Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the heart of Europe, is a medieval masterpiece. It offers a bustling atmosphere and multicultural spirit against a backdrop of majestic architecture, cobbled streets, enchanting squares and stepped-gable merchant houses. This selection of exciting things to do in Brussels includes all the highlights while …
It’s hard to imagine a more mesmerizing Christmas setting than the historic center of Bruges. Every winter, the city’s old town is transformed into a magical winter wonderland with sparkling lights and decorated Christmas trees against a backdrop of gingerbread-like houses. This postcard-worthy setting with its convivial atmosphere combined with …
As one of the ‘Belfries of Belgium and France’, the Belfry of Ghent is a recognised UNESCO World Heritage site. The 300 feet (91 meters) high tower was completed in the 14th century. It’s the middle one of the Three Towers of Ghent, located in between the St. Nicholas Church …
Bruges and Ghent count as the historic gem cities of Belgium. Both offer visitors a similar medieval backdrop, enchanting cobbled streets, captivating canal tours, 360° Belfry views and Belgian waffles galore. Yet both Belgian cities are very different in character and atmosphere. So, which one should you should visit if …
If you want to to explore all the exciting highlights that the capital of Belgian has to offer, then it’s recommended to spend more than one day in Brussels. But why stop there when there’s so much more to see in Belgium and beyond? After all, its location in the …
It took me quite some time to write up a first post on my fabulous hometown Ghent in Belgium. The reason for that delay is that I found it difficult to summarize the city I know so well in an article. So, I had to trim it down to the …
