Tourists usually associate Belgium with its famous beer, chocolate, waffles and moules-frites. However, from eye-popping architecture to world-famous Surrealist art, its capital city of Brussels has plenty more to offer. According to Vogue magazine, it is ‘the charming, quirky capital you need to visit now’. Beyond the political workings of its European Union institutions, you’ll […]
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Browse all my best backpacking Belgium posts below to discover all the coolest places to visit in Belgium, as well as the cheapest way to get to Brussels from London.
Belgium is a small but surprising country. I first visited Belgium on a school history trip to visit the World War II sites and cemeteries. Years later, I moved here as an expat and discovered its laid back lifestyle, summer parties and surreal humour.
Find out the best itinerary for one day in Bruges, including how the latest technology transports you back into this beautiful historic city’s golden age of international trade.
Don’t miss the opportunity to spend a day in Ghent, the often overlooked but absolutely gorgeous city, which blends historic cathedrals, world-renowned art and vibrant student life.
Finally, check out the most unusual things to do in Brussels – this ‘Capital of Europe’ may sound boring, but scratch the surface and you’ll find a lot of quirkiness that will make you smile.
This is the Most Beautiful One Day in Bruges Itinerary (2024)
Are you wondering what to do in Bruges if you only have a day? I live in Belgium and Bruges is one of my favourite places to go for a day trip. This is because the city is easy to explore on foot and it never loses its charm. Here is the most beautiful one […]
This is the Best Itinerary for One Day in Ghent, Belgium (2024)
According to Lonely Planet, the historic city of Ghent in Belgium is Europe’s best-kept secret. There are plenty of things to see and do here, even if you only have one day in Ghent. I have lived in Belgium for several years and Ghent is still one of my favourite places to go. Here are […]
This is the Cheapest Way from London to Brussels
Over 3.5 million tourists visited Brussels, Belgium in 2023 – a 13% increase year-on-year. If you are considering a trip to this charming historic city, it’s easy to assume your only options to get there from the UK are flights or the Eurostar. But there’s another way to go and savour the sweet taste of […]