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Beautiful view of Grote Markt in Antwerpen, which you should include in your Belgian itinerary! #travel #belgium #antwerpen

A perfect 10-day itinerary for Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris

June 26, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

As an American who has lived in Paris, briefly Brussels, and Amsterdam, I know that one of the popular routes for first-time travelers (as well as experienced travelers) is to spend a week (or 10 days) traveling from Amsterdam to Brussels to Paris. This is a great route as there are great train and bus connections between all of these cities. I’ll be doing an overview of what to do in each city along with some helpful tips for planning your itinerary!

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Filed Under: Belgium, Day Trips from Paris, Europe, France, Local Guides, The Netherlands

Beautiful view of Grote Markt, one of the best things to do in Antwerp, Belgium.

One perfect day in Antwerp: A self-guided walking tour with the best things to do in Antwerp

October 8, 2018 by Karen 2 Comments

Antwerp is one of my favorite Belgian cities.  As I live nearby, I regularly visit Antwerp just for the sake of it, so this post is a compilation of my favorite things to do in Antwerp, some cafes/restaurants, and beer cafes that you’ll want to stop off at.

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Filed Under: Belgium, Couples Travel, Europe, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Saint Malo is one of the filming locations of Netflix's new Dutch series, Undercover!

Where to find the exact filming locations for Undercover from Netflix

May 6, 2019 by Karen 2 Comments

As a serial Netflix binger, you can believe I was so excited when I saw that Netflix had a new series about the Netherlands and Belgium called Undercover. This series takes place along the Belgium/Dutch border, however you’ll find a number of other filming locations for Undercover throughout Europe. I’ve done the hard work pinning down these Under filming locations in case you want to go in the shoes of your favorite undercover cops! I’ve tried to avoid spoilers here.

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Filed Under: Belgium, Brabant, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Find out about Vincent Van Gogh in Belgium, where Van Gogh lived in the Borinage, and how Van Gogh's life influenced Van Gogh's first painting.

Day Trips from Brussels: Vincent Van Gogh in Belgium & the Borinage

October 6, 2017 by Karen 13 Comments

Have you heard of the Borinage region in Belgium? The Borinage region has a fascinating history, a beating heart of the Industrial Revolution.  Its industry was part of the reason why Vincent Van Gogh was so attracted to the Borinage.  If you’re interested in the letters of Van Gogh and Van Gogh’s influences, it is hard to disentangle the history of the Borinage from the history of Van Gogh. Keep reading to learn about Van Gogh’s life in Belgium.

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Filed Under: Belgium, Europe, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: art, belgium, europe, history, off the beaten path travel, Travel, travel tips, wallonia

Tips for eurorailing around Europe and whether you should buy a Eurail tips. Travel Advice for train travel within Europe for first time backpackers.

20 Tips for Eurorailing Around Europe for first time backpackers

April 29, 2017 by Karen 34 Comments

As an American who did my first Eurotrip after graduating college AND now a European resident, I’ve learned a lot lessons about train travel in Europe.

These are tips for traveling around Europe by train for first-timers considering buying the Eurail pass, which is available to non-European citizens.

Non-European citizens living in Europe can also buy the Eurail pass, but you cannot use it in your country of residence.  (Interrail is only for EU Citizens, so interrailing does differ in some ways.  However many of these tips for European train travel might still be useful!)

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Filed Under: Belgium, Budget Travel, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: eurail, europe, Travel, travel tips

Looking for where to stay in Brussels? Tips for the best hotels in Brussels for every budget!

Where to stay in Brussels for every budget

August 11, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Brussels and I have a complicated relationship: I don’t mean to go back, but it just seems to keep drawing me back. As a result, I’ve stayed at various hostels and hotels all around Brussels. To cover a few other places, I’ve asked fellow travel bloggers on their picks for where to stay in Brussels.

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Filed Under: Belgium, Europe, Uncategorized

Girl walking around Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium

Why you must visit Grand Place in Brussels

December 17, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

The Grand Place or the Groot Markt is one of the stunning iconic landmarks of Europe. It is located in the heart of Brussels in Belgium and is considered one of the most important squares in the country.  Read why you should visit Grand Place, about the history of Grand Place, and the highlights of Grand Place.

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Are you looking to visit the most beautiful cities in Belgium? See the most beautiful cities in Wallonia Belgium and why you should visit Wallonia for beautiful small towns in Belgium!

17 beautiful cities in Belgium besides Brussels that you won’t want to miss!

December 10, 2017 by Karen 8 Comments

If you’re visiting Belgium, you’ve definitely heard of Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, and Bruges…but there’s way more beautiful cities in Belgium. This post is focused on beautiful cities in the Wallonia region, which is the French speaking part of Belgium.

Wallonia Belgium is often ignored by travelers, which I don’t understand as someone who has traveled in Wallonia and Flanders. It’s full of beautiful Belgian cities with few other tourists and delicious food (WAFFLES!). Keep reading for the most beautiful cities in Belgium besides Brussels and lots of beautiful photos of Belgium’s Wallonia region.

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Filed Under: Belgium, Couples Travel, Europe, Travel Tagged With: beautiful places, belgium, europe, Travel, wallonia

Arch Enemy performing at Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium. Read about what you need to know about attending this famous Belgian festival!

What to know before attending Graspop Metal Meeting

October 4, 2018 by Jacob Leave a Comment

Once a year, thousands of metalheads descend on a sleepy Flemish hamlet to attend one of Europe’s largest and most famous metal festivals, the Graspop Metal Meeting. For four days, the whole area thunders as the countryside is given over to hundreds of tents serving beer, merchandise, and entertainment.  Fans from all over the world come to see many of the largest acts across the metal spectrum.  I hope that this guide gives you all that you need to know about attending the Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium.

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Looking for nice day trips from Brussels? Visit Villers Abbey (Abbaye de Villers), only one hour from Brussel & one of the best things to see in Belgium!

Day Trips from Brussels: Villers Abbey in Wallonia, Belgium

October 21, 2017 by Karen 4 Comments

After reading about Abbaye de Villers after seeing some photos when researching day trips from Brussels, I had to visit this beautiful Belgian abbey! Villers Abbey is located in Villers-la-Ville within French part of Belgium, called Wallonia, and I consider one of the best things to see in Belgium.

This beautiful abbey is in ruins, which part of its charm, however keep reading for reasons to visit Villers Abbey, including amazing abbey beer, and beautiful photos of Abbaye de villers.

I first read about Villers Abbey on Atlas Obscura.  I have a love for abandoned places and after seeing one photo of Abbaye Villers when researching day trips from Brussels, I was sold.    My husband, my in-laws, and I had a blast running around this sprawling complex of beautifully preserved ruins with dreamy fall foliage  (we visited in November)….

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Filed Under: Belgium, Europe, Travel Tagged With: belgium, europe, off the beaten path travel, photography, Travel, travel tips

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