Day Trips from Brussels

When it snows in Winter, you're in for some magical landscapes, especially in the southern part of the country. Below are some places that are likely to be covered with a magical white blanket when it snows in Belgium.

Less than one hour from Brussels, Antwerp is an excellent destination for a day or weekend trip. As a multi-faceted historical city, it caters to the needs and interests of every visitor. Whether you’re into museums, beautiful architecture, the latest fashion, trendy food places or cozy beer bars, y...

When the 20th edition of the Goodbye travel magazine was published, they teamed up with a hotel in Antwerp to celebrate this event. The chosen one was the modern A-Stay hotel in Antwerp, and we were invited to join the party.

Situated in Namur at 2 kilometers from the French border in the Belgian Ardennes, Bohan is a nice little village along the Semois river. Most buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries. Whereas in earlier times, it was famous for its tobacco agriculture, today its biggest draw is the splendid h...

Situated in the heart of the Belgian Ardennes, Durbuy is a medieval gem on the banks of the Ourthe river. Although it’s a tiny city that you could walk through in 5 minutes, there are plenty of reasons to hang around longer. You could also combine it with a visit to one of the many attractions in th...

When a tourist visits Belgium, Bruges is most generally included in the itinerary. Few people know there is another gem that lies super close to this tourist hub. I’m talking about Damme, a charming small city at no more than 6km from Bruges which has been the center stage for many events throughout...

Meeting the famous Gilles of the Binche Carnival has always been high on my list. One year on a Sunday, I was finally able to go, but I ended up being disappointed when I learned they only wear the characteristic Gilles costume on Tuesday. So for the next edition the year after, I took the afternoon...

Settled in the lush green area of the Belgian Ardennes, the charms of Bouillon draw large numbers of visitors all year round. They come to visit the castle, wander through the historic city center or hike in the Semois valley. There’s also a stunning viewpoint nearby: it’s called le Tombeau du Géant...

Last weekend I found myself in the little Belgian village of Vlassenbroek, part of Baasrode. This region had never particularly caught my attention, but it turned out be more beautiful than I had expected, and the colors of sunset gave the entire setting a magical touch. Here's some pictures of my w...

Boasting the oldest university in Belgium and a city hall "that is nicer than the one of Brussels", Leuven has plenty to offer. You can easily spend a day in Leuven, or even two. It is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant and is the eight largest city of Belgium overall. Given that it lies...

Shortly after laying hands on my new Nikon D7500 camera, I organized a little excursion to the Belgian Ardennes to put my new toy to the test. My boyfriend volunteered to join me and my new BFF as our personal driver. We drove about 150 km to Nisramont, which is part of the city La Roche-en-Ardenne...