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Half Flemish, half French, and its capital Brussels also the capital of Europe, this tiny country packs in a lot of great eating (don´t forget the chocolate!), drinking (ah, those beers!), scenery, and sightseeing.

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The sweet tour of Brussels

agrobacter If there's one city that can sweeten any trip, it's the capital of Belgium (and Europe). A feast of crispy waffles, irresistible chocolates, and other delicacies awaits you here, which will make your cravings grow just by thinking about it. Ready for a sweet journey indeed? Bring it on! read post

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Antwerp mentioned in 'Using Astrology to Plan Travel this Holiday Season'

fshok.com Still vibrant and popular today, the five-thousand-year-old art of astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges. And those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can also help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts -- which interact with yours -- astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging…

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Bruges canal cruise cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'

Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and water, laid-back and high-adrenaline; simple and elaborate; cheap and pricey - there's something here for every couple! read post

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Ypres/Ieper one of Europe's top World War I destinations

Today is a momentous Armistice Day, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of the horrific “Great War” that embroiled dozens of countries, kingdoms, empires, and colonies, and scarred and shaped all of world history for the past century, fought from July 1914 to November 1918. Various of those countries and their successors in Europe and beyond have been marking World War I’s rolling centennial with a variety of events and remembrances. History buffs looking for a European getaway…

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David Paul Appell November 22, 2025 at 12:54pm

I visited Leuven many years ago on a press trip, and have good memories of the touristically under-the-radar Flemish city of Leuven (one involving our hosts´ bemusement at everyone except me turning up their noses at sweetmeats served for lunch and asking for french fries instead). So reading this brought me back (well, except for the sweetmeats)! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/belgium/leuv...

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Ed Wetschler November 21, 2025 at 6:23pm

I had never heard of Mechelen in Flanders, but it sure sounds intriguing! https://www.travelandleisure.com/mechelen-belgium-travel-guide-8605697
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino November 19, 2025 at 9:26am

Recent and upcoming cultural renewal and developments have landed Brussels on Condé Nast Traveler´s list of top places to visit in 2026 - and having recently visited, I can attest, Belgium´s capital is pretty cool! https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-best-places-to-go-in-2026

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Joseba Basabe December 21, 2024 at 1:08pm

Having been to Ghent, I can see why Frommer´s put it on its list of "Best Places to Go in 2025"! https://www.frommers.com/slideshows/848621-frommer-s-best-places-to...

Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2025 | Frommer's

The 2025 edition of our annual list of the best travel destinations, as chosen by Frommer's staffers
José Balido June 25, 2024 at 11:47am

A digital financial services company recently did a survey of the world´s "friendliest" countries to visit, and interestingly, Belgium made it into the top ten: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2024/06/23/friend...
Riccardo R October 3, 2023 at 7:59pm

Several weeks ago UNESCO announced its 42 newest World Heritage Sites, and one was here (and shared with France): the funerary and memory sites of World War I´s Western Front. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1567

Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)

This transnational serial property encompasses sites along the First World War Western Front, where war was fought between the German and the Allied…
David Paul Appell May 7, 2023 at 8:59pm

I fondly remember visiting Antwerp many years ago, so this piece brought some of those memories back. I'm due for a rematch! https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/oct/24/a-locals-guide-to-an...

A local’s guide to Antwerp, Belgium: high art, gritty graffiti and great coffee | Antwerp holidays…

From Rubens and van Eyck to cutting edge street murals and fashion, art is at the heart of the Flemish city, says local guide Tim Marschan<em>g. </em…
Barbara Necker April 30, 2023 at 7:10pm

The Zoe Report is a New York City-based women's beauty and lifestyle site that also does travel coverage, and recently they featured Ghent, which I last visited 23 years ago and remember fondly: https://www.thezoereport.com/living/ghent-belgium-city-travel

Sorry Brussels, This Less-Frequented Belgium City Is The Ultimate Cool-Girl Destination

While a lesser known travel destination, Ghent definitely deserves a spot on your Belgium itinerary.
María José October 26, 2022 at 6:20pm

I last visited Antwerp several years ago so this Guardian piece with insider tips and suggestions brought back memories - plus I learned a few new things, too! Time for a return visit in 2023? https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/oct/24/a-locals-guide-to-an...

A local’s guide to Antwerp, Belgium: high art, gritty graffiti and great coffee | Antwerp holidays…

From Rubens and van Eyck to cutting edge street murals and fashion, art is at the heart of the Flemish city, says local guide Tim Marschan<em>g. </em…
José Balido June 24, 2022 at 4:25pm

In observance of Pride, The Guardian just came out with a piece on Europe's ten best gay-friendly destinations - and Antwerp made the cut. Here's why: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/jun/23/europe-best-holidays...

10 of Europe’s best destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers this Pride season | Gay and lesbian travel |…

From Madrid to Mykonos our writer picks the most queer-friendly holiday spots in Europe