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 passing. Upvoted wrote a nice...
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 array of beers from Belgium...
Rue des Bouchers
The infamous Rue des Bouchers street in Brussels is a classic tourist trap of sub-par restaurants. But is it really as bad as they say?...
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 (9 minute walk, 1/2 mile)....
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 a 2 star hotel centrally...
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 Square. The cleanliness scores combined...
Amsterdam Day Trip
In less than 2 hours, Amsterdam can be reached from Brussels via the Thalys high-speed train. Slower InterCIty trains reach Amsterdam from Brussels in 3...
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 other. In the north, 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. Mini-Europe is located nearby and...
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 local favorite in the Belgian...
