Most travellers have no idea what they are missing when it comes to Belgium. Many pass through her borders with barely a passing glance at Brussels and Bruges. But Belgium is a complex little country. Even after living here for ten years, we feel as though we’ve barely scratched the surface of all it has to offer. Discovering Belgium is a bit like pealing back the layers of an onion – each layer reveals a new and fascinating finding below. Because of this diversity, Belgium is a slow traveller’s dream.
We came to Belgium for two short years; we never dreamed we’d be applying for Belgian Citizenship one day. No matter where we travel in the world, Belgium will be a big part of who we are. It will always be one of our ‘homes,’ and we will always be singing its praises.
In this section, you’ll find all of the information we’ve amassed over our ten years of scouring Belgium, searching for its ‘hidden gems,’ – the food, the art, the history, the culture, the attractions, the shops, the accommodations, and the people.
If you take the time to get to know Belgium, we believe you can’t help but fall in love with her as we did. We may be leaving her borders for now, but we’ll always be back.
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If you’re looking for things to do in Belgium with kids, don’t miss the interactive and educational Prehistomuseum in the province of Liege. It makes a great day trip from Brussels for families of all ages.
Whether it’s a luxury hotel in the heart of the city or a rural retreat in the Belgian countryside, we share the best spa hotels in Belgium for your ultimate relaxing holiday.
Monika shares an updated look at where to find the best Indian food in Belgium. While our favourite curry restaurants remain, there are new Indian food caterers who deliver right to your door.
If you’re wondering where to stay in Maasmechelen, Belgium, Terhills Hotel is a perfect choice. Monika reviews the hotel and shares some great ideas for things to do in Maasmechelen. (Yes, there’s more than just shopping!)
We’ve compiled a list of 32 castle hotels in Belgium you can book online including a full range of accommodations from 5-star hotels to castles you can rent for family holidays to your dream Belgian wedding castle.
If you’re looking for a family-friendly Italian restaurant in Brussels, Belgium, consider La Barchetta. Monika reviews the pizza and classic Italian dishes at this popular family restaurant in Stockel.
The current time in Belgium is .
Clocks in Belgium are set according to the Central European Timezone (CET) which is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in the summer months (UTC being roughly equivalent to GMT).
