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Belgium
Travel blogs, travel photos and features from Belgium
Belgium Travel Guide
The ultimate guide to the coolest things to do and see when traveling in Belgium
I like to say that Belgium is weird. It’s this small little country but with a whole lot of culture. The capital, Brussels, is not just the capital of Belgium, but also the de facto center of European politics.
Because of that, you get this diverse and international mix of cultures, with the already unique and unusual Belgian culture. It’s a great little European country for urban exploration. Start here with my basic Belgium travel tips, or jump down below to read my latest Belgium travel blogs.
Top Belgium Travel Guides
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Popular Belgium Travel Blogs
- Belgium is weird
- Meat and Potatoes Dishes from 14 Different Cities Around the World
- On the Importance of Lost Travel Memories
- Discovering Belgian Food in Antwerp
- Glamping in Brussels at the Vintage Hotel
When to Visit
Summer months such as July and August are peak tourist season in Belgium, but it’s also when you’ll find a number of great art, culture and music festivals taking place in the country.
Traveling for a festival can be a great way to experience a country, and in such a friendly and welcoming destination as Belgium, the festivals are always quite social—a great opportunity for solo travelers.
Belgium Things To Do
Visit one of Belgium’s many music festivals — For such a small country, Belgium has hundreds of fun and unique festivals. Everything from indie pop to opera on the street.
Eat & drink your way through Belgium – There’s a rich culinary history in Belgium. Everything from waffles and fries to delicious craft beers!
Belgium Tours & Trips
Belgium is a small country (only 11,000 square miles) but that doesn’t make any less deserving of a full holiday. While the Belgian cities can be great for city trips, it’s also quite a good country for urban exploration on multi-day tours or longer backpacking Eurotrips. While in Belgium, make sure book a food tour because Belgian food is so so good!
LGBTQ – Gay Belgium Guide
Each Belgian cities features a number of LGBTQ-specific venues. The open-minded culture of Belgium makes this a very welcoming country. More specific recommendations on gay and lesbian things to see & do in Belgium, can be found on the OnlyOnce.Today blog.
More gay travel resources here.
Belgium Hotel Deals
There are a number of cool and funky design hotels and hostels throughout Belgium. I trust Booking.com or Agoda.com for making reservations as both hotel search sites have large, trusted networks of hotels and also feature a number of great deals.
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Belgium Travel Blogs
5 great cities in Europe for young travelers – these are budget-friendly destinations that make for great trips and first-time European travelers
A recent movie made me realize the importance of lost travel memories – remembering old trips and the things we saw may not seem so important until later
Street Art photos from Kopstraatje in Antwerp, Belgium — small but colorful alleyway filled with graffiti and street art
Photos and highlights from a food tour in Antwerp to taste, try and discover delicious Belgian food
This past weekend was the 2nd annual pride parade in Antwerp, Belgium. I was a guest of Visit Flanders tourism and spent the weekend binging on Belgian beer, fries and seafood, with plenty of time indulging in Antwerp’s gay nightlife. The pride weekend included open-air parties with live music, appearances by Loreen (Eurovision winner) and …
Well, hey, this was a lovely hotel stay. The Dominican hotel is located in downtown Brussels—just a few short steps from the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert where you can find all sorts of touristic (and local!) things to do (and near a delightfully delicious Belgian restaurant). It’s a member of Design Hotels and the rooms certainly met …
During my trip to Belgium I had the luxury of staying in the Vintage Hotel. It’s generally regarded as one of the city’s most stylish and best-designed hotels (gay-friendly, too!). The hotel is located just off Brussels’ most fashionable shopping street, Avenue Louise. With 29 unique bedrooms, the Vintage Hotel is probably one of the …
A weekend trip to Belgium reveals that the country is weird—but in a good way! Quirky museums and funny customs.