Belgian tradition – Shrimp fishing on horseback at Oostduinkerke, Belgium
A special tradition remains in one coastal town in Belgium. It combines the power of horses and the will of men, to bring us a tiny, sweet gift from the sea – the Belgian Grey Shrimp.
La Chouffe Belgian Blond Ale (photos via Andrew unless otherwise marked)
Summer is around the corner and nothing pairs better with a Belgian summer than a refreshing Belgian beer. Blond ale is a great choice for the season and there are many options in Belgium. Today we get you started with a few you should try.
Meet the Brussels Greeters
Our mission is to get expats and Belgians alike to discover as much of Belgium as possible, so when we were asked to explore a corner of Brussels with a local, we jumped at the chance. Despite the chilly weather, we spent an interesting afternoon learning all about Molenbeek courtesy of the Brussels Greeters.
Keep On Toasting Gourmet Grilled Sandwiches
The food truck craze is coming to Belgium and Jean Baptiste Nyssen is leading the way with Keep On Toasting, delicious gourmet grilled sandwiches.
We uncover what to do with kids in Brussels
New expat moms often ask me what activities are available for kids in Brussels, Belgium. Not being a parent myself, I was always at a loss for advice. So, I decided to ask the experts – the expat Moms themselves.
They pulled through with some great advice we share, in their words, below. We’ve also compiled a list of blogs and resources for parents in Belgium, at the bottom of this post.
Stuck in a Brussels Restaurant rut? We share our 6 Restaurants in Belgium worth leaving Brussels for.
Ah, the beautiful Belgian countryside. Is there anything more calming than driving past fields of corn, cattle, bales of golden hay and … ostriches?!? This was our reaction when we first discovered the Autrucherie du Pont d’Amour ostrich farm, near Dinant, Belgium.
