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What to Eat in Brussels: 21 Staple Dishes in Belgian Cuisine

You may end up choosing to visit Belgium’s capital only because you’re fascinated with what to eat in Brussels. The city’s center has a large variety of restaurants serving fine dishes and ales. And no trip to Brussels is complete without a visit to the Belgian Chocolate Shoppe to buy some treats for the long way back home! What to eat in Brussels From the typical Belgian & French food in and around the Grand Place to the more exotic ethnic choices such as the delicious Italian dishes provided by the Brussels restaurants in Little Italy (along rue Franklin), Brussels …

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Visit Ostend Belgium: Explore in One Beautiful Afternoon

After a busy day trip to Bruges, we set out to see the North Sea and Testerep (or Ter Streep). So we headed out to Ostend in Belgium. Guided by GPS, we quickly drove over to our new destination. There, we woke up in a real urban agglomeration, with silent buildings, boulevards, and plenty of cars: a true industrial city. We hardly found an empty spot to leave the car in the underground parking by the promenade. Soon enough, I understood why the city looked so busy: almost everyone around us was speaking in French, although we were in a …

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Aerial view of Knokke-Heist beachfront in Belgium with beach clubs, cabanas, and apartment buildings along Albertstrand at sunset

Visit Knokke-Heist: Top Travel Guide for a Great Coastal Trip

Why go to Knokke-Heist, Belgium? Because it doesn’t play by the same rules as the rest of the coast. This isn’t a beach town built on waffles and tourist menus. It’s where well-heeled Brussels locals head when they want sand underfoot without giving up good food, polished boutiques, and the quiet kind of luxury that doesn’t need to advertise itself. If you’re planning to visit Knokke-Heist Belgium, this travel guide is built from my own experience, not some PR press release. I walked the coast, got sunburnt at Zoute, overpaid for one dinner and found a better one the next …

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Visit Kortrijk Belgium: A Complete Travel Guide from Someone Who Did It All

Planning a trip to Kortrijk Belgium? This Kortrijk city guide has everything you need to know — from what to do in Kortrijk, where to eat, how to get there, and why I think it’s one of Belgium’s most underrated city breaks. You’ll get real travel tips, honest opinions, and practical info based on my time in Kortrijk. I’ve also included the best things to do in Kortrijk with kids, suggestions for slow travelers, and the spots that locals don’t always share. Kortrijk is also known as Courtrai Belgium (Courtrai in French), especially on older maps and signage. Why I …

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Visit Hasselt Belgium: A Complete Insider’s Guide to Limburg’s Capital

Planning a trip to Hasselt Belgium? Whether you’re visiting for the first time or rediscovering your hometown, this insider’s guide will show you the best things to do in Hasselt, where to eat, hidden gems, and local tips to make your visit unforgettable. Hasselt, the capital of Limburg, is a walkable city known for its Jenever (Belgium’s iconic gin-like spirit), charming pedestrian streets, street art, and rich cultural scene. From exploring the largest Japanese Garden in Europe to cycling through water in Bokrijk, Hasselt offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and modern city life. If you love good food, …

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