Travel
- Leuven. A Young Belgian City With A Long History
Arenberg Castle Isn't it amazing when you get to visit a place that seems to have sprung out of nowhere? For many, the only cities on Belgium's tourist map are Brussels, Gent, Antwerp and Bruges. Almost nobody talks about Leuven, yet it is one...
- An Elegant Stay At Mercure Lille Centre Grand Place
Lille is an architectural feast with stylish shopping opportunities and strong Flemish accents. It might be a little bit underrated, but its ideal position on the Eurostar and TGV lines make it a great weekend getaway from London, Paris and Brussels....
- Valentine's Day Belgian Chocolates #giveaway From Neuhaus
Valentine's Day is creeping up and love is in the air! And because we love sweet surprises, we decided to help you enjoy a memorable Valentine's Day this year. So here's the deal. We put in the chocolate filled hearts in collaboration...
- 5 Reasons Why Brussels Is The Ultimate Romantic Getaway
Elegant buildings, high quality cuisine, scenic walks, café culture and world-renowned chocolate. If ever there was a city that should be high on the list of romantic weekend break destinations it’s Brussels. That’s right, the same Brussels that...
- Brussels' Art Nouveau Buildings Open Their Doors To The Public
Every two years, the Art Nouveau and Art Deco Biennial Event opens the doors of magnificent buildings from the city of Brussels. Since 2011 marked the 150th anniversary of Victor Horta's birth, and a particular emphasis was put on his super...
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Grand Place, Brussels. A Photo Essay
Walking around the Grand Place is one of the best things you can do in Brussels. This is one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring architectural styles from three different time periods.
This summer while Interrailing through Europe, we spent quite a lot of time photographing the buildings of the Grand Place and exploring all the chocolate shops, including the Chocolate Museum in the square. And since we visited during the Floralientime Flower Festival, the Grand Place was even more beautiful than usual.
The Grand Place is surrounded by guildhalls, the incredible 96 meters high Town Hall, and the Maison du Roi (King's House), housing the Museum of the City of Brussels (home of the original Manneken Pis and his extensive wardrobe). Definitely our favorite place in the city!
We visited Brussels in collaboration with visitbrussels.be and Interrail. However, all opinions and photos are our own and based on our personal experience.
- Leuven. A Young Belgian City With A Long History
Arenberg Castle Isn't it amazing when you get to visit a place that seems to have sprung out of nowhere? For many, the only cities on Belgium's tourist map are Brussels, Gent, Antwerp and Bruges. Almost nobody talks about Leuven, yet it is one...
- An Elegant Stay At Mercure Lille Centre Grand Place
Lille is an architectural feast with stylish shopping opportunities and strong Flemish accents. It might be a little bit underrated, but its ideal position on the Eurostar and TGV lines make it a great weekend getaway from London, Paris and Brussels....
- Valentine's Day Belgian Chocolates #giveaway From Neuhaus
Valentine's Day is creeping up and love is in the air! And because we love sweet surprises, we decided to help you enjoy a memorable Valentine's Day this year. So here's the deal. We put in the chocolate filled hearts in collaboration...
- 5 Reasons Why Brussels Is The Ultimate Romantic Getaway
Elegant buildings, high quality cuisine, scenic walks, café culture and world-renowned chocolate. If ever there was a city that should be high on the list of romantic weekend break destinations it’s Brussels. That’s right, the same Brussels that...
- Brussels' Art Nouveau Buildings Open Their Doors To The Public
Every two years, the Art Nouveau and Art Deco Biennial Event opens the doors of magnificent buildings from the city of Brussels. Since 2011 marked the 150th anniversary of Victor Horta's birth, and a particular emphasis was put on his super...