GPSmyCity is a travel app for Android and iOS that enables you to explore cities and towns easily and offline. It now includes ten Discovering Belgium travel articles and city walks.
I love sharing my walks and city trips with my readers via this blog. And I am always pleased when I am able to introduce readers to an alternative way to make this information more easily accessible. One such way is GPSmyCity. I’ve been using GPSmyCity for a few years now, and am very pleased with the results.
What is GPSmyCity?
I think GPSmyCity is one of the most useful travel apps around, especially for frequent travellers. Basically it’s a phone app that converts travel blog posts into interactive guides. It puts all the places in the post on a map and lets you read the article and follow the recommendations in it using an offline map. Yes – offline! This means you are not limited by dodgy internet issues. Nor do you rack up roaming charges if they apply to you. It really makes the experience of discovering a new city simple, inexpensive, and fun. All you have to do is choose a walking tour, download it, and follow the map.
Two free giveaways!
If you are new to GPSmyCity, you may be thinking of trying it out and taking it on a test run – or walk. Well, you’re in luck! I am making available not just one but TWO of my new offline travel articles for FREE! For two weeks, from April 21 to May 5, 2025, you can download the two walks below for free:
“How to Spend a Day in Antwerp’s Historic Centre”
Visit the Grote Markt, the Cathedral, a “hidden” passageway, a tunnel under the river, stop off at a couple of museums if you have the time, and finish at Antwerp’s oldest pub! (And more!).
“How to Spend a Day in Charleroi”
Charleroi may not be as famous as some other cities in Belgium, but it’s got a lot to see. Use this city walk to discover sights such as Place Charles II, Saint-Christophe Church, Maison Dorée, Parc Reine Astrid, Rive Gauche Shopping Center, and the Musée de la Photographie.
And remember, during this period (April 21 to May 5, 2025), you will have access to the apps’ full version FREE of charge.
More Discovering Belgium blogs available on GPSmyCity
While the posts mentioned above are free for two weeks, I have eight more offline travel articles at GPSmyCity. This means you can download these straight to your phone and start using them too:
“How to Spend a Day in Tienen”
Discover, amongst others, the Sint-Helena lock, Paterskerk, sugar factory, De Drie Tommen, the Necropolis and the Houses of Van Ranst during this tour of the “sugar city.”
“A Historical Walk Around Nieuwpoort”
A 3 km route around some of the main historical points of interest in Nieuwpoort, on the Belgian coast. Visit the Albert Memorial, the Devil’s Tower, a 19th century gunpowder storage facility, the Cloth Hall, and other sites of interest.
“Discover the Delights of Vilvoorde”
A mostly urban 11 km walk around the town and industrial landscape of Vilvoorde. These include a canal, a river, bridges old and new, a picturesque park, and street art.
“How to Spend a Day in Lier”
Lier is a charming Belgian town with cobbled streets, beautiful architecture, and a relaxed atmosphere. Spend a day in Lier and get to know sites such as the the Zimmer Tower, the Astronomical Clock, the
Begijnhof (Beguinage), Saint Gummarus Church, Lier Town Hall and Belfry, and even take a boat cruise!
“Horst Castle”
Horst Castle is special because it’s authentic. Most of the castles in Flanders were renovated or rebuilt in the eighteenth or nineteenth centuries, but at Horst nothing happened; everything stood still after 1658. The nearby woods are worth exploring too.
“Castle of Lavaux-Sainte-Anne”
The Castle of Lavaux-Sainte-Anne features three museums and a nature reserve. Particularly interesting are the Museum of the Life of the Lords of Lavaux in the 17th century, and the Museum of Rural Life presents everyday objects, customs and rural festivals of the late 19th century.
“Museum Hof van Busleyden in Mechelen”
This impressive museum focuses on the Golden Age of the Southern Netherlands. It has an outstanding collection of artwork from the 15th and 16th centuries, plus exhibits that cleverly bridge the gap between then and now.
“How to Spend a Day in Diest”
The attractive Flemish market town of Diest has an interesting museum, one of the largest and best conserved Beguinages in Europe, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a cosy market square, a super outdoor swimming pool and children’s park, and much more to discover on this walk!
How do you get these articles?
Here’s an overview of what to do:
- Download the free GPSmyCity app (it’s available for Apple and Android
- Click on one of the articles I mentioned in this post (I recommend taking advantage of the FREE versions listed above to test the app)
- Choose GPS-guided version to include an offline map
- Or choose to read any of the articles for free (this version cannot be saved for offline use and does not include a map)
- You can also browse by city within the app to see more options from other bloggers
Summary of the benefits of GPSmyCity
The app does not require an internet connection. This means you avoid dodgy connections and save on possible phone data charges. Just download it and use it offline while you’re on the move.
Explore at your own pace with your selected GPS guided walk as your personal tour guide, so you spare yourself the restrictions of group tours
Enjoy a huge selection of travel articles for over 1,000 cities around the world..
Tap into other useful information beyond the main sights, such as restaurants, cafés, museums, and shops.
More guidance? Check out these videos
GPSmyCity offers a number of short videos explaining everything you need to know about the app, subscription possibilities, downloads, offline or online, customization possibilities etc. Check out the videos here.
Have any questions? Let me know in the comments below or contact me. I hope you enjoy discovering more of Belgium with GPSmyCity.
I created Discovering Belgium in 2011 to share the country’s hidden stories, fascinating places, and remarkable people. Through articles, photography, and audio walks, I share discoveries that reveal Belgium beyond the obvious. Hope you enjoy this site.
These all sound like very interesting places to visit.