Articles - Belgium

Dining on a Budget in Bruges

Bruges, Belgium, is a town of charming streets lined with beautiful old buildings, scenic waterways, and sprawling town squares. And while many people come to soak up all this old-world ambiance,  others come to eat all the delicious food Bruges has to offer. As Bruges popularity has grown in recent years, more tourist trap restaurants have sprung up, especially around the town’s square. Try to avoid these as they are generally overpriced and not up to the standards as the rest of the city’s... [Read the full story]

Our Expert Review Of Hotels in Brussels, Belgium

Hotel a la Grande Cloche Cheapness factor: $$$$ Hotel a la Grande Cloche can be located at Pl. Rouppe 10. Hotel a la Grande Cloche might be ideally suited for first time budget visitors to Brussels. Located some 10 minutes (on foot) from the Midi station and just a few minutes away from Grand Place Hotel a la Grande Cloche offers basic, but spacious and comfy rooms and ample bathrooms. Breakfast is included with the room rate and consists out of the usual continental fare. Located on a small, quiet... [Read the full story]

Traveling on a Budget in Bruges

Bruges, in the Flemish northwest region of Belgium, is often called the “Venice of the North” for its many canals that wind their way through the city. It’s an easy add-on to a visit to Amsterdam, about two-hours away by train, or a short hop from Brussels (30 minutes) or Antwerp (about an hour) for a day trip. Bruges becomes quite overrun with day-trippers on most summer days, but visit in shoulder or off-season, or plan an overnight stay, and you’ll begin to feel as if... [Read the full story]

Quick Guide to Brussels, Belgium

Belgium’s capital city Brussels is perhaps widely known today for being the European Union’s administrative home. This beautiful cosmopolitan city, with its predominantly French-Flemish history makes an energetic holiday destination for travellers, even if they are on a budget. Here are just a few fun things to do in Brussels when you’re counting the pennies: Eat, Sleep, Breath Chocolate: Ok, so the city of Brussels itself is the home of the EU, but mention Belgium and people unavoidably think... [Read the full story]