Antwerp has long been an important city in Belgium as a large port and industrial hub. But you’ll find that the city offers so much more, from a thriving shopping and fashion scene to unique medieval architecture, pretty streets, and…
We came to like Brussels pretty much as soon as we hopped off the train from Luxembourg. Before even arriving in Belgium’s capital, we knew two days were not going to be enough to fit in all of the activities…
There are many amazing things to do in Brussels, and the capital also makes a great hub for exploring some of Belgium’s wonderful surrounding cities. We had one last day in Brussels before heading north and wanted to take a…
Sitting in the heart of Ghent along the Lieve canal is the grand Gravensteen, or Castle of the Counts. This old castle has a long history and has served various purposes through its existence. Today, the Gravensteen is one of…
The Belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers standing tall over Ghent’s historic center. You can’t miss it as you walk through this beautiful Belgian city, and we’d say it’s well worth a visit! Inside the tower, you’ll…
Brussels is home to many unique attractions, and the Atomium is one you should definitely consider when visiting the capital of Belgium. This iconic building resembles an iron molecule that has been magnified 165 billion times. Not only is the…
Brussels has so many unique museums to visit, and we definitely recommend a stop at the Royal Military Museum if you’re interested in aviation, military history, and learning a bit about the history of Europe and Belgium in general. We…