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.
Boudin is a popular traditional Belgian Street Food
With food trucks and street carts being the next big thing on the food scene, Brussels stands to be at the forefront of the European Street Food movement.
Bia Mara, Fish and Chips in Brussels
With so many expats from the UK residing in Brussels, there has always been an outcry for delicious fried fish, which has largely gone unheard – until now. With the opening of Bia Mara, Brussels, fans of fish and chips in Brussels, can rejoice and sleep easy, knowing their choice is sustainable too.
If you want to make driving your dream car a reality, head to Mettet, Belgium where you can race supercars with a professional driver at Sprint Racing.
Brussels waffle with caramelized apple and wild duck whipped cream part of the new Smoods Go Wild Menu.
Last week we were invited to visit Smoods restaurant in the Hotel Bloom, Brussels, to sample their new seasonal menu featuring wild game. It was an evening of lovely surprises.
Cosmik – Belgian fruit Vodka
We all know Belgium is famous for beer and it’s not a stretch to learn Belgium produces good wine. What would you say if I told you there is a Belgian Vodka and it’s actually delicious? Cosmik Pure Diamond is listed among the top 10 Vodkas in the world but their fruit vodkas steal the show.
Ever wonder where Chimay comes from?
When I think about beer brewed by monks, I imagine dark, old buildings full of ancient brewing equipment, with a musty smell of old beer in the air. We recently travelled to Chimay to visit their brewery and to put my theory to the test. Boy, was I wrong!
Under the scaffolding of the Palace of Justice, Brussels, Belgium
If you’ve spent any time in Brussels, you’ve probably noticed the Palace of Justice’s hulking form, covered in scaffolding, towering over Place Poelaert. But few visitors peek inside this enormous building, even though it is free to enter, and definitely worth a look around.
With its Renaissance style architecture, formal terraced gardens and fascinating history, the Castle of Freÿr, on the Meuse River, would be at home among the chateaux of France’s Loire Valley. However, you’ll find it right here, in the province of Namur, in Wallonia, Belgium.
