Park abbey is a Norbertine abbey located in Leuven. There’s a small museum and guided tours of the abbey grounds are available upon request. We visited the museum and the parochial church and also went for a walk around the large ponds. Come along? Read Post

The Botanical Garden of Leuven, Belgium is the oldest botanical garden in the country, founded by the Catholic University of Leuven in 1735. It’s a lovely place to go for a walk or read a book on one of the benches. Have a look. Read Post

Bruges, a medieval city in Belgium that exudes charm and history. Its well-preserved medieval architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site status make it a must-visit destination. Bruges provides a magical setting that perfectly complements the array of hotels available in the city. Whether you’re seekingRead Post

Bruges is in northwest Belgium, in the province of West Flanders. It’s near major cities like Brussels and Amsterdam and is 64 kilometers inland from the North Sea. The city has historical significance as a medieval trading hub, particularly in cloth-making and spices. The portRead Post

Bruges is a medieval city in northern Belgium’s Flanders region. Bruges is full of picturesque canals, cobbled streets and that that is why it is called the “Venice of the North”. Vikings founded Bruges as a port settlement in the 9th century. Its coast andRead Post

Bruges allures visitors with its fairy tale architecture and scenery. Bruges is a medieval city known for its well-preserved Gothic and Renaissance buildings. Its historic city center became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Bruges entices with cobblestone streets, towers, canals and swans. BeyondRead Post

Bruges is a picturesque medieval town located in the Flemish region of Belgium. With its well-preserved historic architecture, winding canals and cobblestone streets, Bruges is often referred to as the “Venice of the North”. Bruges has a long and fascinating history as an important EuropeanRead Post

Antwerp is a city of culture, fashion and a lot of coffee bars. In this guide you’ll find all the information you need to plan your trip, including a breakdown of the neighborhoods and tips on where to stay, where to eat and what to do. Read Post

Antwerp is a historic port city known as a global diamond trading and fashion hub. Antwerp provides places to stay, from luxurious 5-star properties to budget friendly hostels. Historic hotels allow soaking up heritage. For those looking for luxury accommodations, Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp is aRead Post

Antwerp is a historic port city in northern Belgium along the Scheldt River. Today, as Belgium’s second largest city, Antwerp is an important seaport and centre of diamond trading. With over 500,000 residents, Antwerp boasts a multicultural energy and youthful creative spirit. Antwerp has developedRead Post

Antwerp is known as Belgium’s “capital of diamonds”. It is located just 15 kilometers south of the Dutch border, on the banks of the River Scheldt. Today, it continues to captivate visitors with its captivating blend of diamonds, fashion, art, and, of course, its amazingRead Post

The city of Antwerp in Belgium is known as a hip place. So it won’t surprise that there are tons of cool coffee bars where you can get re-energized, take a break, read a book or grab some cake. The list below consists of the Antwerp coffee bars I’ve already been to. Whenever I visit a new one, I’ll add it here, so make sure to check back! Read Post

Known as Belgium’s “capital of cool”, “city of diamonds” and “city of fashion”, the attractions in Antwerp are endless. The reason why there are so many things to do in Antwerp is down to the city’s wealthy past. Found only 15 km (9 miles) southRead Post

A complete list of the school breaks, special days and holidays in Belgium that you can bookmark for later use. This way, you don’t plan a shopping trip when everything is closed or miss important festivities because you didn’t know about them. Read Post

If you’ve ever wondered if there are any nice beaches in Belgium, you’re in for a treat. The Belgian coast is over 65 km (40 miles) long, stretching from De Panne near the French border all the way up to Knokke-Heist by the Netherlands. ThisRead Post

Belgium might not be the place you think of first when you plan to go hiking. It’s not the hilliest of countries, but there still has a fair amount of options for hikes in Belgium. From the dunes of the North Sea coastline to theRead Post

Bruges has always been one of the most visited cities in Belgium, but the movie In Bruges most certainly gave it a boost. “In Bruges” is a black crime/comedy movie set in Bruges. It was directed by Martin McDonagh and the main actors are ColinRead Post

Ever wondered how many airports in Belgium there are? Confused that there seem to be two Brussels airports? Or maybe you’re just trying to choose between the international airports in Belgium. This shortlist has all the information you need on the different airports for yourRead Post

Did you know that there are over 3000 castles in Belgium? That makes more castles per capita than France which is famous for its chateaux. Many of these structures were built long before Belgium even became a country, while some are more recent. What theyRead Post

So, you’re thinking of traveling to Belgium – fantastic! You probably have a pretty concrete image in your head of what you imagine the country to look like. Meandering canals, medieval city squares, grand gothic mansions and medieval cathedrals is what you’ll find in theRead Post

A list of 60 famous Belgians, including famous Belgian singers, famous Belgian singers, famous Belgian scientists, Belgian sportsmen, inventors and more. Check to see how many of them you know, and if you knew they were Belgian! Read Post

Looking for some fun facts about Belgium? You’ve come to the right place! There’s much more to Belgium than beer, chocolate, and waffles. This treasure trove of Belgium facts is proof of that. Note: this list only contains facts. I created a separate list withRead Post

Belgium is the land of music festivals. From spring until late summer you can attend a music festival every weekend and even more than one in July and August. Flanders especially is a bit festival crazy, with even the smallest towns organizing their own festival.Read Post

Planning a trip to the land of beer and chocolate? You better come prepared! With these tips on 21 things to do in Belgium in 2021 you’ll see, hear, taste and experience the best of Belgium in the new year. Have fun! Read Post

There’s more to Belgian food than fries, chocolate and waffles. Alison shares 6 great Belgian dishes, like shrimp croquettes and meatballs, plus not only where you should order them in Brussels, but also which places you should avoid. Read Post

Floralia is a one-month flower show at the Groot-Bijgaarden castle and gardens, near Brussels. More than 1 million flower bulbs are planted here every year and arranged in beautiful flower beds, sometimes with fun shapes. There’s even a flower labyrinth.  Read Post