Brussels travel blog
Stories, tips and inspiration for your Brussels trip
ETIAS for Belgium in 2026, explained simply
What is ETIAS and do you need it for Belgium in 2026? A simple explainer for non-EU visitors — who needs it, how to apply, the cost, and common mistakes.
Brussels travel in 2026: what's new
What's new for Brussels travel in 2026 — ETIAS for the EU, Belgian Beer World, transport updates, and what to know before you plan your trip this year.
Brussels metro: what travellers should know right now
Brussels metro and tram updates for travellers — ongoing works, accessibility upgrades, and the practical tips that still make getting around easy.
Belgian Beer World: we visited the new Bourse beer hub
We visited Belgian Beer World in Brussels' restored Bourse. The building, the interactive journey, the rooftop bar — and whether beer purists will like it.
Charleroi airport to Brussels: the cheapest route we found
Flew into Charleroi on a budget airline? Here's the cheapest way we found from Charleroi to Brussels, the mistake to avoid, and when to just take the shuttle.
An Antwerp fashion pilgrimage from Brussels
A fashion-lover day trip to Antwerp from Brussels — the MoMu museum, the Antwerp Six legacy, the fashion-district boutiques, and Rubens too.
The Flower Carpet on the Grand-Place: was it worth it?
We timed a trip around the biennial Brussels Flower Carpet. The one tip that made it worth it — and the mistake most visitors make on the Grand-Place.
We ranked every day trip from Brussels
After doing them all, here's our honest ranking of day trips from Brussels — Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Leuven, Ypres and more, with who each suits.
A month as a digital nomad in Brussels
What it's like working remotely from Brussels for a month — wifi and cafés, neighbourhoods, cost, weekend escapes, and the honest pros and cons.
2 vs 3 days in Brussels: which did we prefer?
We've done Brussels as both a 2-day and a 3-day trip. Which was better, what the extra day buys you, and how to decide for your own visit.
Brussels rainy-day survival: how we saved a washout
It rained all day in Brussels and it became our favourite day. How chocolate, museums, the covered arcade and beer cafés turn a washout into a great trip.
Our Brussels food bucket list (and we ate it all)
The 12 things you have to eat and drink in Brussels — frites, waffles, pralines, moules, lambic and more — from a trip dedicated to eating the city properly.
Is the Bruges day trip worth it? Honestly, yes — but
Is a Bruges day trip from Brussels worth it? Yes — but everything hinges on one decision we got right by luck. Our honest experience and the rule that matters.
We did Brussels on €50 a day — here's how
A real-world account of doing Brussels on €50 a day (excluding the hotel) — free sights, cheap classic eats, and the splurges that were actually worth it.
The best comic murals we found in Brussels
We spent a morning hunting Brussels' comic-strip murals. Our favourites — from Tintin to the Smurfs — and why the free hunt is the city's best activity.
The best month to visit Brussels (after several tries)
We've visited Brussels in every season. Our honest verdict on the best month to go — and why the 'wrong' months can be the best value.
Bruges by train from Brussels: how the day actually went
A real account of a Bruges day trip by train from Brussels — the journey, the timing, what we got right and wrong, and why the train is the only way to do it.
Where to catch the sunset in Brussels: our favourite rooftops
Our favourite places to watch the sunset in Brussels — the Mont des Arts, the MIM rooftop, the Atomium, Place Poelaert and a few rooftop bars.
How we avoided the Rue des Bouchers trap
The Rue des Bouchers looks charming and is Brussels' biggest dining trap. How we spotted it, walked away, and ate brilliantly one street back.
Chasing the Hallerbos bluebells: a diary
Our trip to see the Hallerbos bluebells near Brussels — the timing gamble, the early start, and whether the famous blue forest lived up to the photos.
Brussels Christmas markets after dark
Why the Brussels Christmas market is best after dark — the Grand-Place light show, the Ferris wheel, glühwein and the glowing chalets of Sainte-Catherine.
5 underrated Brussels neighbourhoods we love
The Brussels neighbourhoods most visitors miss — Saint-Gilles, the Marolles, Dansaert, Matonge and Schaerbeek — and why they show the city's real character.
The Brussels vs Liège waffle debate, settled (sort of)
We ate our way through both Belgian waffles to settle the Brussels vs Liège debate. The verdict, the difference, and the toppings travesty to avoid.
Hidden gems in Brussels we wish we'd found sooner
The Brussels hidden gems most visitors miss — secret courtyards, a lambic brewery, a sgraffito façade, a stand-up fish bar, and the city's quiet corners.
Brussels or Bruges first? What we'd do differently
On our first Belgium trip we did Bruges first and Brussels second. With hindsight, we'd flip it. Here's why the order matters more than you'd think.
A weekend in Brussels in December
Our December weekend in Brussels — Christmas market lights, mulled wine, cosy beer cafés and chocolate. Why winter might be the best time to visit.
The 10 most Instagrammable spots in Brussels
The 10 most photogenic spots in Brussels — from the Grand-Place and the Galeries Royales to comic murals and Art Nouveau façades, with the best times to shoot.
Why we went back to Brussels (after almost writing it off)
We nearly dismissed Brussels after a rushed first visit. Why we returned, what we'd missed, and how it became one of our favourite European cities.