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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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,…
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…