Good country, exhausting tourist industry
Belgium is a genuinely beautiful and interesting place. Ghent Gravensteen is worth every superlative thrown at it. The Belgian chocolate is legitimately excellent. underrated foodie destination gave the trip real depth.
What I struggled with: the tourist infrastructure around the headline sites in …
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Family holiday in Belgium — kids loved it, parents survived
Took the family to Belgium for 9 days and it worked better than I'd hoped. The kids were fascinated by Atomium — more than I expected from children who usually resist sightseeing. Food was manageable: even the pickiest eater in our group found things to eat, and Belgian waffles went down well with e…
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My 9 days exploring Bruges and beyond — completely worth it
I spent 9 days in Belgium and based myself mainly in Bruges. The city itself exceeded expectations — the Atomium was genuinely jaw-dropping and I ended up visiting twice. Food was a highlight throughout; I must have eaten stomp every other day and have no regrets about it whatsoever.
What I didn't …
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Returned to Belgium for the third time — keeps getting better
This was my third visit to Belgium and I keep finding new reasons to return. This time I explored beyond Liège and discovered a completely different side of the country. Atomium never loses its impact no matter how many times you've seen it.
The food still makes me happy in ways I can't fully expla…
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Weekend in Antwerp, Belgium — more than I expected from a short trip
Only had a long weekend — about 5 days — in Belgium, based in Antwerp. More than enough to fall for the place. Did Atomium on day one and spent the rest of the time just walking and eating. The Belgian chocolate situation here is no joke — some of the best eating I've done anywhere.
brilliant museu…
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