Up until 2015, you would rarely hear a friend or relative tell you that they were planning on a trip to Mons. But since being crowned the European City of Culture in that particular year, Mons has put itself on the tourism map. Although it may not be as packed full of events as 2015, …
The largest city in the region of Wallonia, Charleroi is often overlooked as a tourist destination. It certainly does not have as much to offer as widely visited Brussels and Bruges but what it lacks in mass appeal, Charleroi makes up for with its character. An industrial city with an interesting and honest history, Charleroi …
Namur proves that size isn’t everything. It is a stylish, charming and politically important city in the Wallonia region of Belgium. The old-town area of Namur is very charming provided that you are willing to delve deeper than its slightly tough looking exterior. The undeniable highlight of the city however is without question its citadel. …
Aalst is a relatively small city tucked away on the banks of the River Dendre. It is often passed through as people travel between the neighbouring cities of Ghent and Brussels but it should not just be overlooked. The highlights within the city include some great museums and art galleries, stunning gothic architecture and, of …
Liege is the third largest city in Belgium and the largest city in the French-Speaking region of Wallonia. At first glance the city can seem reserved and almost shy, compared to other, more lively Belgium city’s, but it will not take long for you to discover the truth. The people here are friendly and love …
It will not take you long to figure out what Leuven was built on as its university and breweries are very much still the heart and soul of the city. The University is a striking mix of classic architecture and state of the art research and facilities. As tourists it will be the classical side …
Locals and tourists alike love Ghent. What’s not to love in the city after all, there is great art, great food and it is one of the countries best kept secrets. Ghent still feels fairly small compared to other cities in Europe and despite being a great place for a break, it is not overrun …
The capital of Belgium, Brussels, is a fascinating place with stunning architecture and fascinating history packed into every street and alleyway. The vibe of the city is hard to put your finger on. Sometimes it seems very business and bureaucracy focused, it is after all the administerial centre of the EU, but at other times …
Bruges, or Brugge in Dutch, is almost a perfect medieval fairytale town in Belgium. The cobbled lanes and canals linking the market squares are so picture perfect that you may find it difficult to put your camera away and absorb the beauty for yourself. The city is also an architecture lover’s dream, even by European …
The second city of Belgium and home to the biggest port in the country, Antwerp is an obvious choice for travellers in the country. The city seems to ooze power and cool and this may be due to its historic status as home of moguls and diamond dealers. Antwerp is known as the diamond capital …