Usually, the thought of a tasty, ice cold brew at the end of a long trek is what keeps even the most intrepid traveler fueled and focused when life on the road gets a little hard going. Thankfully, pretty much everywhere you go in Europe you’re up to your waist in world-class brew, and better …
In time for another of Europe’s favourite days for a tipple of beer – St. Patrick’s Day – here is a guide to five countries where you’ll get a history lesson with every pint (don’t worry, you won’t be quizzed). When you think European beverages, you probably conjure up French wine, Italian Limoncello, Russian vodka, or …
Apart from its famous mussels and frites, chocolates and waffles, Brussels, Belgium offers a range of attractions that many visitors may fail to fully enjoy. One way to discover the “European Village,” as it is officially nicknamed, is through its trails. The Green Trail For visitors and residents alike, there are many alternatives to driving a car …
Belgium is best known for its gorgeous chocolate and beer products, but another key culinary delight is the humble waffle. If you really want to get to know the food favourites of a country, then the best way of doing so is to try them yourself. On a recent trip to Belgium, we found …
When you’re driving on the outskirts of Brussels, you can’t help but see the Atomium structure. A huge, futuristic design, featuring nine large silver spheres and connecting tubes, it dominates the skyline. It was originally designed and built by engineer Andre Waterkeyn to represent Belgium at the 1958 Universal Exhibition and now houses an exhibition …
Most of my visit to Leuven was in the evening, so it was a mood-oriented experience. On a long walk through the blue Leuven dusk, the architecture stood out against the sky in an almost fantastical way. The incredible Gothic Town Hall in the Great Market Square cut an intricate silhouette against the sky, and …
As home seat of the European Commission, Brussels is unofficially the capital of Europe. Although the European Union does not have an official capital and the European parliament meets in Strasbourg, many of the EU’s primary functions take place in Brussels. The effect of locating so much business here has had a tremendous impact on …
Bruges is a fairytale paradise in the tiny European country of Belgium. Stepping off the train at the station, you are immediately transported back in time to medieval Europe, a period when the primary mode of transport was by horse and carriage. The city is popular with visitors worldwide for its canals as well as …