Why Dinant is an ideal vacation base
Why is Dinant an ideal base from which to explore Belgium?
Cities & towns
Belgium is blessed with beautiful and historically interesting cities. Gent, Bruges, Brussels, Liege, Antwerp, Mechelen … here are a few posts that recommend places to visit in some of these cities. The “How to Spend a Day in …” series is a good place to start.
Tielt: A witch, a devil, and much more
Discover the market town of Tielt in West Flanders, with its fascinating historical characters.
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Win a self-guided walking tours app on iOS and Android for exploring cities on foot
How to spend a day in Diest
A visit to Diest can include the museum, a town walk, and the UNESCO Heritage Site of the Beguinage
What to do in Antwerp: 5 Top Tips
Here are five tips to enjoy your trip to the beautiful city of Antwerp.
The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges
The Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges takes place every year (except 2020) on Ascension Day.
One day In Bruges: the movie walk
A walking tour of Bruges city centre, covering the main filming locations of the movie In Bruges with Colin Farrell.
How to spend a day in Antwerp’s historic centre
Got an hour or two to spare? Discover some of the historic delights of the beautiful city centre of Antwerp.
Street Art in Antwerp: where to see it?
Interested in street art? Fancy a trip to Antwerp? Want to combine both? We have the perfect solution!
What to see in Leuven
Wondering what to see in Leuven? Check out this stunning video by Basel Zobieda.
Gravensteen Castle, Gent
Dungeons, a torture chamber, displays of swords and guns, and some outstanding views from the top, combine to make a trip to Gravensteen Castle in Gent a great day out for kids.
Cycling to Tienen and Hoegaarden
Discover some tips to cycling to Tienen and Hoegaarden and learn how to use the Flemish cycling network Fietsnet.