Discover my Belgium travel guides, restaurant recommendations and hidden gems, from Brussels to countryside escapes and local favourites.
As a travel planner, I create personalised journeys that showcase the best of Belgium through memorable food, charming stays and authentic experiences.
Some cultural visits are about much more than what you find inside a museum. Around Brussels, there are several beautiful places where art, architecture and history come together with gardens, woodland and open spaces, inviting you to make the visit part of a slower day out. These are three of my favourites. At Museum Van…
Brussels has an extraordinary cultural scene, with museums and galleries ranging from the great Belgian masters to contemporary art and architecture. But rather than trying to see everything, I prefer choosing a few places that offer something genuinely different. These are three cultural places in Brussels that I particularly enjoy, each for a very different…
Antwerp may be known for its fashion, architecture and food scene, but it is also a wonderful city for art and culture. What I particularly love is the variety. You can spend a morning surrounded by Flemish Masters in a magnificent museum, discover contemporary photography in the afternoon, or wander among sculptures in a peaceful…
Sometimes you don’t need to travel hours to feel like you’ve escaped. Just 15 to 30 minutes from the centre of Brussels you’ll find terraces surrounded by forests, gardens, lakes and peaceful countryside where lunch easily turns into an afternoon. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner, a long lunch with friends or somewhere to…
Brussels has a way of surprising you, even when you think you already know it. I’ve walked this city many times, but never really slowed down. So I thought why not do what I preach and slow down in my own town. I then started to join guided tours and realised how much I’d been…
Brussels is full of small neighbourhood gems, the kind of places where the welcome is genuine, the flavours are generous and you instantly feel at home. Whether it is a comforting bowl of pasta, a perfectly seasoned curry or a plate that transports you to Greece or the Mediterranean, these are the restaurants we return…
Some of our favourite meals happen in places that feel instantly comfortable, warm lighting, friendly service, and a chef who clearly loves to surprise you. These Brussels addresses bring creativity without fuss, serving beautiful plates with character and heart. They are the kind of restaurants where you can relax, laugh, and still leave amazed by…
There are meals that stay with you, not just for the food but for the way they make you feel. Brussels has its share of exceptional tables where creativity meets precision and every dish tells a story. From elegant tasting menus to perfectly balanced pairings, these are the restaurants that turn dinner into a true…
On our menu from Karen Torosyan, he wrote us a note which resonates with me:
‘Cooking is about sharing, thank you for sharing this moment with us’
Brussels is full of wonderful places to eat, but finding somewhere good outside traditional lunch and dinner hours isn’t always easy. Whether you’re exploring the city, meeting friends for a late lunch or simply prefer eating when you feel hungry, food halls and relaxed all-day dining spots offer a little more freedom. From lively food…