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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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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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Visit Genk: Best Things to Do & Places to Visit in Genk Belgium

When people think of Belgium, they picture Bruges, Brussels, or Antwerp, but few consider a visit to Genk. This city blends industrial heritage, multicultural food scenes, and immersive outdoor experiences like nowhere else. Have you ever cycled through water, explored a former coal mine turned art hub or dined on authentic Turkish, Greek, and Italian dishes…. all on the same day? That’s what a Genk visit offers. Whether you’re a first-time traveler looking for unique things to do in Belgium or a local curious to rediscover your city, this guide to visit Genk will show you exactly where to go, …

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Afternoon in Ghent: Discover 10+ Best Things to See in Belgium

We arrived in Ghent Belgium from the Netherlands with a rental car. After a week of visiting cities like Leeuwarden, Delft, Gouda, and Makkum, I was no longer surprised by the architecture of the town’s medieval center we saw on our afternoon in Ghent. I was already used to the narrow houses lined up along the elegant canal, all similar in shape and style, but each different from the neighbors’. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that at no extra cost to you, The Travel Bunny will earn a small commission if you click through …

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