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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.
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.
Walking the Belgian coast
Blow away those cobwebs with a walk along the seashore. Start at Oostende and turn right. Walk a couple of hours along the beach until you reach the lovely seaside resort of De Haan where you can stop for lunch. Onwards then to Blankenberge. You can then catch the coastal tram back to Oostende.
Explore Gent by boat!
Taking a 45-minute boat trip along the River Leie is a great way to see another side of Gent