Brussels has a reputation problem. People arrive expecting grey EU office blocks and leave wondering why nobody told them about the gilded guildhalls, the Art Nouveau side streets and the sheer number of things you can do here without opening your wallet. The truth is that the best free things to do in Brussels are…
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Best Places to Visit in Belgium for First-Time Travellers
Belgium tends to get overlooked. Sandwiched between France, Germany, and the Netherlands, it often gets treated as a pass-through country rather than a destination in its own right. That’s a mistake. Belgium is one of the most rewarding countries in Europe for first-time visitors, and not just because of the beer and chocolate (though those…
Day Trips from Brussels: Beyond Waffles and Chocolate
So you’ve arrived in Brussels, enjoyed the Grand Place atmosphere, and maybe even tried a few frites. Here’s the thing: Brussels isn’t just a great city on its own; it’s your best starting point for discovering some of Europe’s most charming, historic, and exciting places. Think of it as your Belgian basecamp. For solo travelers,…
Is this Europe’s most underrated city? A local’s guide to Brussels
Often overlooked in favour of weekend breaks to Amsterdam, Barcelona or Lisbon, Brussels is brimming with emerging art galleries, creative food pop-ups and of course great craft beers. Less bureaucratic than the EU would make you believe, it’s a satisfying mix of historic yet hipster, bizarre but blossoming and is multicultural to its core. Venture…
There’s More to Brussels than Beer…
Brussels may be hosting a load of Brexit negotiations right now and as thrilling as that sounds, this European capital has way more exciting stuff going on. With more to it than just the beer, here’s our suggestions of incredible things to do in Brussels; think quaint little streets, bustling markets and, of course, glorious,…
Top bars in Bruges – your favourite Bruges bars
Bruges is home to plenty of places to try a host of popular Belgian beers. Sometimes not the most obvious of spots, all you have to do to find the best bars in Bruges is to ask a local. We asked you about some of your favourite Bruges bars over at our Hostelworld.com Facebook page and here’s…
How to spend Christmas in Brussels
Brussels is not only the capital of Belgium but also of Europe! The city is an architectural wonder and during the winter when it snows, Brussels becomes enchanting. Because there are so many great places to eat in Brussels and lots of delicious local products, among the suggestions on how to spend Christmas in Brussels, we…
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