Just like many other European countries, Belgium suffered a great deal during World War 2. Withe the country being stuck between Germany and France, there have been quite a few WW2 battles in Belgium and today, there are plenty of World War 2 tours and Read Post

2014-2018 marked four years of commemorating the end of the Great War, World War I, now more than 100 years ago. There was an influx of people from around the world visiting the Belgium WW1 battlefields, memorials, museums, and cemeteries. If you weren’t one of Read Post

The Plantin Moretus Museum and other top museums in Antwerp, Belgium Belgium is known to have cranky weather, so when you plan a city trip here, it’s best to have a backup plan for when it rains. If you’re going to the city, you can Read Post

The Hergé Museum is dedicated to the life and works of cartoonist Georges Remi, better know as Hergé and the creator of character Tintin. Tintin gets a lot of attention, but several rooms are also dedicated to the other works and of Hergé and the people and events that influenced him. Read 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 the 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. Read Post

Although it’s often overlooked in favor of the bigger, shinier cities of Brussels and Bruges, Leuven has so much to offer. It’s known as Belgium’s university town, and as such it’s been a center for academia and culture for centuries. Only 25 km / 15.5 Read 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 your Read Post

Some of the best desserts are the simplest ones, and Dame Blanche is a sure-fire winner every time. You might recognize it as a variant of the classic ice cream sundae, but this method is an authentic Belgian hand-me-down. Vanilla ice cream drizzled with warm Read Post

For being such a small country, Belgium has a lot to offer. From the rolling valleys of Wallonia to the historic cities of Flanders and all in between, the list of leisure activities in Belgium will surely keep you entertained. If you like to get Read 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 they Read Post

There’s a high likelihood that you’ve made a potato salad before – or at least eaten one. You might not, however, have stumbled across this simple twist on the classic dish – potato salad with bacon and egg. The recipe comes from the region of Read Post

For such a simple recipe that takes next to no time to prepare, steak tartare certainly packs a punch! This is a classic dish with a fascinating story that’s eaten throughout the world. It’s also a popular Belgian food. To sum it up, this beef Read Post

The capital of Belgium isn’t exactly the most popular capital in Europe. It’s a bit gritty, the sights are rather spread out, and it takes some time to warm up to it. But it does have a rich history and plays an important role in Read Post

Fort Breendonk was a nazi prison during World War II, not a real concentration camp., although it’s called that way. It’s now the Breendonk Memorial for war victims and shows visitors what life in the Fort Breendonk concentration camp used to be like. Read Post

Hof ter Saksen is a beautiful park in East Flanders, Belgium with an arboretum, an orchard, a 19th-century castle and a natural garden. It’s small and not near any other major sights, but if you’re in the area, this is a nice place to stop and take a break or have a picnic.  Read Post

Bruges has always been one of the most visited cities in Belgium, but the movie In Bruges with actors Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson most certainly gave it a boost. Directed by Martin McDonagh, In Bruges is a black crime/comedy movie set in Bruges. It Read Post

By November, the weather in Belgium is starting to get pretty chilly and the days are much shorter. Although this might mean you have to plan your activities a little more carefully, there are so many options for things to do while visiting Belgium in Read Post

Belgium is known throughout the world for its national food. From its tasty treats like waffles, chocolate, and sweets, to its globally famous breweries, to its shellfish and seafood. You might ask yourself why this small nation has such a strong culinary identity! The country Read Post

There are eleven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belgium. If that surprises you, then you’ll be even more surprised when you read that the actual number of UNESCO sites in Belgium exceeds fifty. That’s because, even though the thirteen Flemish béguinages are spread out across Read Post