Mussels and chips, Belgian beer and chocolate all await you in Ostend. Add to that Europe’s longest coastal tram route, miles of sandy beach and fabulous outdoor art and you have a perfect Belgian…
Antwerp is one of my favourite cities. Baroque Art and Architecture are everywhere you look. Every time I visit I see something new. On my most recent visit we followed in Peter Paul Rubens’ footsteps. …
Leuven has everything I look for in a weekend destination. Two UNESCO heritage sites. Cute streets. Enticing cafes. Most importantly it is easy to get to from London by Train. Read on for my guide…
Thirty years ago I boarded my first Eurostar train. It was ludicrously exciting and remains so. Come with me and discover Belgian cities by train. Why you need to discover Belgium by Train Belgium is…
Mons is the perfect place for a weekend break. Packed with UNESCO treasures, great museums, a maze of cute streets leading off a grand square, great food and a really excellent train station. I know…
Spend the weekend in Mechelen. Brussels and Antwerp often steal the spotlight. Mechelen, a picturesque town nestled between them, also deserves your attention. Once the capital of the Dukes of Burgundy. Mechelen is rich in…
Dreaming of a European cultural getaway in 2026? Why not plan your trip around the continent’s most captivating art exhibitions? Come with me to discover the best must see European Art Exhibitions 2026. European Exhibitions…
