Belgium Travel Guide for UK Travelers | Top Tips & Must-See Attractions

There is much to see in Europe but the things you will see and experience particularly in Belgium are on the top of the list. This country has a lot more than one can imagine experiencing on a travel visit. The Belgian chocolates, beers, art, and architecture are famous around the globe; particularly its beautiful towns which aren’t considered as a spotlight but are really enchanting for a visit. So, let’s take a look at the fascinating towns of Belgium Damme – Being located in the West Flanders, this town is home to the monthly books market. It is a town of natural scenery with a spectacular view of the Damse Vaart canal, which is one of the centers of attraction in this town. Overall , this place is a great destination to visit during your trip to Belgium; especially if you are a literature lover. Dinant – it is one of those towns in the world, which appear to be a destination form a fairy tale. Its amazing beauty is due to the location where it is nestled and...

Mechelen is a city between Antwerp and Brussels in Belgium and is one of the most underrated cities in the country. This town is rarely a part of any visitor’s travel itinerary which is a complete loss for every traveler on a trip to Belgium. This city has one of the most fascinating churches and cathedrals. Not to forget its amazing art galleries, Baroque style houses, a riverside walk which combines to give a classic European touch. This city has many attractions waiting for you to explore. Here are the best ones for you The city hall and grand palace – The city hall is necessary visit destination due to the Grand palace council and a cloth hall, which is a part of it. The cloth hall has an unfinished Belfry with a temporary roof, which is a part of the UNESCO world heritage sites as well.     Haverwerf – This scenic place is named after the activities, which used to be conducted there in the past. Now this place is home to the 16 th and 17 th -century hou...

Leuven is an ideal start, to begin with a trip to Belgium, this city of the Flemish Brabant is vibrant and dynamic. You can begin with the best two of Leuven’s world heritage sites listed by UNESCO, which are the Groot Begijnhof and the Belfry on St. Peter’s Church. This interesting city has the best of Belgium for you to explore. You can simply plan a trip to Belgium this holiday, get your Belgium visa by filling out the Belgium visa application form online, and finally proceed with a memorable journey to Belgium. Here, are the top four hotel accommodations in Leuven to help you get started with your Belgium trip – Martin’s Klooster – This four-star luxuries hotel is situated in the heart of Leuven and is less than thirty minutes away from Brussels. This amazing hotel is also a valuable part of Leuven heritage. It's casement windows, oaken beams, steeple, and shutters are something which is difficult to find anywhere else with the luxurious comfort.   This famous ...

Ghent is not much inundated by tourist or visitors but is undoubtedly the hidden treasure of Europe. It is small in comparison to the other cities of Europe and is the perfect place to get the glimpse of medieval architecture. Ghent has got everything- Beer (Gruut Beer), the best food and an amazing nightlife to offer to the visitors. You can opt for a walk around the city of Ghent to visualize the architectural beauty, which this city displays. Museums, Old castles and churches, picturesque canals and Modern Flemish culture- this small city in the Flemish Religion of Belgium is one of the Europe’s greatest places to visit away from crowd. Gravensteen , a stone castle in Ghent which belongs to 12 th century was restored back while once it served as a courthouse, a prison and even as a cotton mill and is a remarkable site to visit. To soak in the city’s beauty, you can also take a bike tour and explore the hidden treasures and atmosphere around all by yourself particularly the Gh...

Bruges is one of the most beautiful and Europe’s most fascinating and popular tourist destinations. It is a finely preserved medieval town in Belgium with cobbled streets, beautiful and photogenic canals, stunning medieval buildings and impressive museums. If you are visiting Belgium, Bruges should be your must visit destination pertaining to the most delightful and stunning tourist sites, the best chocolates and of course- the delicious and crispy waffles.  Plan a visit to Bruges and you can visit the best of this city even if you have a single day during your trip to Belgium.   For the chocoholics, The Chocolate Line is the best place (chocolate shop) to visit in Bruges as the chocolates are made on premises and are one of the heavenly delights, you can ever have.  For those who want to explore this medieval town, the best option can be the boat rides in the canals across the waterways. The canal tour will be an amazingly relaxing time, which you can ...

A paradise for foodies or heaven for beer lovers, whatever you may consider, Belgium is indisputably one of the best countries in Europe which is hard to ignore if you are planning your Europe trip and listing out countries to visit. The ever-beautiful and stunning architecture, picturesque towns, fascinating attractions and history – everything makes Belgium unique which is located in the center of Europe.  Let’s fist explore some of the very best foods which Belgium has given to the world and the world loves them too! Waffles   are something though which we first connect to this beautiful country and you can find the best of the waffles in this country. Popular all across the world, Belgians make some of the most delicious, buttery and crunchy waffles and the most popular ones for your sweet tooth are- Liège waffles and the Brussels Waffles, which are served with variety of toppings like whipped cream, fresh fruits, ice-cream, syrups etc.  The next are the Bel...

“It’s Easy to Love a Country known for Chocolate and Beer”- Barack Obama The statement above by the President of USA shows that Belgian Chocolates are indeed not just any ordinary pieces of chocolate- they are sheer heavenly delights and the best in class. Belgian chocolates are enjoyed and appreciated all across the world for their best-in-class taste, smoothness, quality, flavor and texture.  There are many reasons, which make these chocolates so unique and popular among the chocoholics around the globe. One of the very basic facts which make Belgian Chocolates so delightful is that the cocoa particles are disintegrated into very fine particle size of around 18–20 μm. The use of pure 100% cocoa butter by the chocolate manufacturers in Belgium is yet another reason to add to the reputation and excellent quality of the Belgian Chocolates. The Cocoa Beans used in making Belgian chocolates are typically selected and brought from the countries located in West Africa. Ho...