Brussels is a heaven for foodies and for those who love specialty coffee. Here I share my favourite (third wave) coffee bars and lunch & dinner hot spots in Brussels: - Specialty coffee - Lunch and dinner Specialty coffee in Brussels Almost at the very end of the long Antoine Dansaertstreet close to the Brussels Canal, you will find MOK Coffee. A micro coffee roastery where they roast small batches of beans to be able to fully control the roasting process. In this way they ma

The coastal city of Ostend is Belgiums most famous place to spot street art from various world famous artists at a large scale. Literary and figuratively speaking as there are more than 50 permanent artworks of which the highest measures 40 meters. Ostend is situated only half an hour by car from the French boarder and half an hour from Bruges. Start your individual street art tour at the Ostend Tourism office where you can get a free walking (and cycling) map to plan your to

Green Travel and Food Awareness are very important to the Belgian city of Ghent. It has for example the largest low-traffic pedestrian zone in Europe and is 'veggie capital of Europe' as they have more vegetarian restaurants than for instance London or Paris. In 2009 Ghent started the worldwide 'Thursday Veggie Day' campaign and is working hard on reducing its ecological footprint. In this city guide you will find travel tips about: - what to see and do - coffee & vegetarian

Bruges is pretty in all seasons, but during wintertime the city gets a more mysterious feel. The cobbled streets shimmer in the dimmed lights, the restaurants and café's are lit by candlelight and the Flemish cuisine might taste even better when days are cold :) To experience the city to the fullest you need to at least stay 1 or 2 nights to wander through the narrow and winding streets and to take time to enjoy the warmth and cosiness of this medieval city which is (due to a

As a born and raised Dutchie I moved to Antwerp almost 7 years ago. We live in the area 't Zuid, which is our most favorite part of the city. The neighborhood is known for its good restaurants, (coffee) bars and local retailers where you can shop the latest fashion. There are several museums and art galleries as well. Below mentioned hotspots are all situated outside the city centre, so I recommend to hire a bike and explore 't Zuid, Berchem and the beautiful Art Nouveau dist

Brussels is a perfect city trip destination. But I can recommend to do some research before you go, because the nicest spots aren't always easy to find. So herewith some of my favorite places in the capital city of Belgium. Palais de Justice The Palais de Justice or Palace of Justice is the most important court building in Belgium. It was built between 1866 and 1883. Sometimes it is possible to enter the immense hallways and stairs, but I wasn't always that lucky. And if you