Tales from the land of chips and beer in the heart of Western Europe, home to plenty of underrated gems.
You’ve no doubt heard of Belgium’s main tourist destinations, such as Brussels, Ghent and Antwerp. But what about the small city of Tongeren, way out in far-east Limburg, which vies with Tournai for the title …
Wallonia, the French-speaking region in Belgium, tends to receive much less attention from tourists than the cities of Flanders. I know I was guilty of that one-sided attention during my trips to Belgium, which was …
Mechelen isn’t a city that draws anywhere near as much attention as most other major cities in Flanders. Personally, I only learned of the city through friends in Belgium, and after visiting Mechelen myself, I …
Antwerp, the large city in Belgium’s north, was the “big city” when I temporarily lived in Belgium as a young kid. Not that I remembered it that well or all the things to do in …
Ghent is one of Belgium’s most beautiful cities and a favourite destination of mine there. And that’s not just because I have friends there who have shown me around extensively. There’s just so much to …
Even though there are so many places to go in Belgium, especially Flanders, you’ll probably visit Brussels when you visit the country. This complex capital city is a melting pot of all things Belgium and …
World wars have hit Belgium harder than most countries. Some places, such as Ypres in Belgian’s West Flanders region, are almost totally defined by that history. Ypres hosted some of the largest and most devastating …
How the city of Leuven isn’t a bigger deal in Belgium is beyond me! This small city in the region of Flanders is simply full to the brim with stellar attractions. I honestly think it …
In a world full of wonderful and exotic destinations, the idea of needing to prepare for somewhere straightforward and familiar like Belgium probably seems unnecessary. You’ll likely be fine if you’ve travelled before and have …
When people travel to Belgium, there’s a pretty good chance they’re going to find their way to the region of Flanders. After all, the northern region is where some of the country’s most famous destinations …