If you’ve ever been to Brussels, then no doubt you’ll have seen the Manneken pis, a pint-sized statue of a boy urinating that has since become a symbol for the city, as well as Belgium as a whole. But what many visitors to the Belgian capital don’t know is that there are actually several similarly …
One of Belgium’s most famous exports is beer and many visitors head to the pint-sized country purely to try its local tipple. In this Belgium beer guide, I’ll delve into the history of beer in Belgium, as well as some of the types of Belgian beer and drinking etiquette. In fact, beer is so common …
A bustling and busy port city, many European travellers actually miss out on vibrant Antwerp in favour of its more famous neighbours, Ghent and Brussels. However, this would be your first mistake as the city is beautiful and well worth a wander around over the course of a day or two and is also a …
While Germany and the Alsace region of France may be world-famous for their annual Christmas markets, several other places in Europe host markets not to be missed, including several towns and cities in Belgium. Here’s your guide to the best of Christmas Markets in Brussels (known as Winter Wonders), including travel tips, and what to …
Between fairytale medieval towns and bustling city travels, there’s no shortage of excursions to be taken from the capital of Belgium. Here’s your guide to the very best day trips from Brussels if you want to escape the city for the day! Brussels is the capital city of Belgium, a tiny country sandwiched between France, …
With an average rainfall of close to 200 days a year, there’s a fair chance that it will be raining at least sometime during your trip to Belgium. Luckily, there are a plethora of cool and interesting activities to occupy yourself with when the weather is not on your side. Here’s how to spend a …