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Belgium packs an impressive range of experiences into a compact, easy-to-explore country. Travelers are drawn by its storybook medieval towns, elegant architecture, world-famous food, and strong cultural identity that blends French, Dutch, and German influences. Brussels offers grand squares, museums, comic art, and a lively international atmosphere, while Bruges charms with canals and cobbled lanes, Ghent mixes historic beauty with a youthful creative scene, and Antwerp stands out for fashion, art, and vibrant city life. Beyond the cities, Belgium is known for its excellent beer culture, chocolate shops, fries, waffles, and a calendar full of festivals and local traditions.
A trip to Belgium can include strolling through UNESCO-listed old towns, visiting war memorials and battlefields in Flanders, touring breweries, sampling regional cuisine, and exploring major art collections featuring Flemish masters. The country’s rail network makes city-hopping simple, so it is easy to combine several destinations in one trip. Practical tips: pack for changeable weather in any season, book ahead for popular summer weekends, and consider staying overnight in smaller historic cities after day-trippers leave for a more atmospheric experience. English is widely spoken in tourist areas, but learning a few French or Dutch phrases is appreciated.
The best time to visit Belgium is from July to September, when travel popularity peaks, especially in August and September. These months are best for enjoying lively city atmospheres, festivals, and longer days, while May and June are also good options for slightly quieter trips with pleasant conditions.
during lunch at the garages, Béďa discovered a local restroom located on the first floor of our parking lot. We happily set out with Hanz to find it too. In this way, we managed...
In the morning, we were welcomed at Bivakzone on the outskirts of the Belgian town of Eeklo, one of the places in this country where camping in nature is allowed legally. Some of...
Odometer: 157539 It was once again time for a city visit. The Belgian coast isn't very long, so we would probably only make one stop in t
On the fifth day, we started at Jindra's place. Here we bought breakfast at the store, and since Béďa's cousin has been living in Utrecht for a while, he took us on a morning tour...
So, that’s it. 🥳🥳🥳 Or maybe not 😳😳😳
On the penultimate day, I was guided by the route along canals to Charleroi. The ride was mostly relaxed, aside from three roadblo
Well, it was somewhat clear that it wouldn’t continue as perfectly as yesterday. 😉
Halftime! 502.3 kilometers completed, including the laps in the evening. The start today was a bit rocky. My legs felt heavy, I wa
Feb 7 Bruges was somewhere I knew I had to visit after hearing so many great things about it online. I ended up doing a day trip with a couple of friends I met in Maastricht,...
In January of this year, we went on a small weekend trip to Leuven in Belgium. The small city near Brussels doesn't have much to offer, except for a town hall that is...
On the penultimate day, I was guided by the route along canals to Charleroi. The ride was mostly relaxed, aside from three roadblo
Well, it was somewhat clear that it wouldn’t continue as perfectly as yesterday. 😉
And the next 138km on the odometer. But these were also completely relaxed and if you take the 25km straight along the canal
So, that’s it. 🥳🥳🥳 Or maybe not 😳😳😳
Halftime! 502.3 kilometers completed, including the laps in the evening. The start today was a bit rocky. My legs felt heavy, I wa
Brittany here we come!
Here are some insights into what I have experienced since our return from the round-the-world trip. And soon I will be able to accompany my big one on a trip again!
🇬🇧 English version below Tour dates: Route 131.9 + ferry (cum. 4,202 kilometers), Ø 20.8 km/h, travel time 6:19 hours Weather: Very sunny and warm all day up to 24°, wind...
Saturday 10/09/2022 Today, a story has its happy ending, which began half a year ago and which I would like to briefly recap here. Because I have my glasses back. So, the story...
Over Easter, I spent a week on vacation with my family in Germany. On Easter Monday, we wanted to return to London. It was the first time with a connection on the Eurostar....
After the visit to the workshop (which was unfortunately unsuccessful), we are temporarily ignoring the defects in the motorhome (we will have to return the motorhome to the...
The morning was really cool and foggy. Thick socks, sweater and heater on…a foretaste of what will soon await us, unfortunately. After breakfast there was a visit to the farm...
Breisgau - Black Forest / Netherlands / Swiss Alps / London / Brighton Dear friends, I hope you are all well and doing fine! I am looking forward to seeing some of you...
The first stop outside of Germany was in Bruges, Belgium. A sweet city with lots of charm, chocolate, and crochet granny doilies. The city center is very touristy but really...
27.7.2024 Bruges I had booked a city tour with Cecilia Wigley for today. First, a free shuttle bus took us to the terminal. A paid bus took us from the port of Zeebrugge to...
After crossing - or should you say "undercrossing"? - with the Eurostar (very pleasant train journey, very crowded waiting areas), I landed in Brussels for a short visit. First...
For this day, like in the previous cities, I had booked a walking tour that started in the morning at Grote Markt. Beforehand, I bought a baguette and Viennese sausages for...
20th July 2023, Day 3 For all those who like to say, 'oh, with e-bikes, yes, then it's easy,' let me tell you: never before have my thighs hurt so much from cycling. E-bike or...
A single day is far from enough to see everything Antwerp has to offer.
Thursday 01/09/2022 For many - not just the Belgian middle class - Knokke, Heist and Blankenberge are the places of longing where you must spend your holidays or at least a free...
Boy, oh boy, what a night in the tent ... At some point, every anvil is an air cushion compared to my self-inflating air mattress. And in the morning, it was surprisingly...
Goodbye France, it was very nice with you and the BOSAMO still has some unfinished business with the Alpine passes! A quick visit to Belgium is now in order before the wicked...
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