Goodbye, Fidel: The Window Dog of Bruges
Fidel, a window-slumbering golden retriever, was a living landmark in the picturesque city of Bruges. It saddens me to hear of his...
Category: Belgium
Beer Drinking Through Belgium
Mmmmmmmmm beer. Even if you’re not traveling across Belgium, a trip with your tongue is possible. There is an endless...
Rue des Bouchers
The infamous Rue des Bouchers street in Brussels is a classic tourist trap of sub-par restaurants. But is it really...
Hotel Recommendation in Ghent: Sandton Grand Hotel Reylof
The Sandton Grand Hotel Reylof in Ghent is a beautiful 4 star hotel northwest of the historic Ghent city center...
Hotel recommendation in Brussels: Hotel Welcome
Hotels in Brussels book fast, but we were lucky to book a room at the Welcome Hotel in Brussels. It’s...
Hotel Recommendation in Bruges: Grand Hotel Casselbergh
After evaluating many hotels, we decided on the Grand Hotel Casselbergh Brugge. It’s a 4 star hotel adjacent to Burg...
Amsterdam Day Trip
In less than 2 hours, Amsterdam can be reached from Brussels via the Thalys high-speed train. Slower InterCIty trains reach...
What do they speak in Belgium?
Dutch and French are spoken widely all over Belgium, but in many regions one language is more popular than the...
The Atomium
If you’re an architecture fan, the Atomium in Brussels, built for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, is worth a visit....
Mussels in Brussels
Mussels in Brussels (moules), not to be confused with Jean-Claude Van Damme who is known as the muscles from Brussels, is the...
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Finished in 1157, The Basilica of the Holy Blood (Heilig-Bloedbasiliek, Basilique du Saint-Sang) in Bruges is located in Burg square. It...
English, French & Dutch City Names
Dutch, French and English are all spoken in Belgium and therefore many cities have more than one official name. Below...
Train: Brussels → Ghent → Bruges
On a grand tour of Belgium, it’s likely you’ll hop on a train. With cities so close to each other,...
366 Steps: Belfry Tower of Bruges
If you think the Arc de Triomphe at 284 steps in Paris is a hike, the Belfry of Bruges is...
