Tasty Discoveries
Dandoy: The Speculoos Specialist
When I said I was going to Brussels everyone suggested I try chocolate shops and their fries, but bizarrely nobody mentioned Dandoy. The vitrine caught my attention as well as the presence of two…
January 14, 2020
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Belgium
Den Huzaar Bruges: Not a Restaurant I’ll Visit Again
International Cuisine | Bruges Belgium Europe
January 14, 2020
International Cuisine
Den Huzaar Bruges: Not a Restaurant I’ll Visit Again
I’ve been here in 2012 and still remember it to date. I remember to have enjoyed delicious food and that’s seven years ago! Back to Brugge, I decided to have lunch at Den Huzaar. A…
January 14, 2020
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Bruges
Travel & Tourism
Bruges: A Beauty Yet to be Discovered
Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European…
January 13, 2020
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Bruges
Hotels
The Dominican Brussels: Perfect Location, Breakfast I Liked but Bad Room Service
When I visited the hotel’s restaurant in 2015, that’s four years ago; it left me with a unique impression that made me want to visit again. This time, not for lunch but to spend the New…
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Brussels 2019: A Great Adventure During 4 Days... 44 Eats to Discover
I didn’t expect to enjoy it that much! My wife and I planned a trip to Brussels for the last four days of the year. The plan was clear: visit the best food spots, eat potato fries, eat waffles…
January 12, 2020
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Belgium
Travel & Tourism
Tintin Fans: Visit The Herge Museum
The Hergé Museum in Louvain-la-Neuve invites you on a journey through the life of one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, offering a comprehensive perspective via thousands…
December 26, 2015
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Belgium
Travel & Tourism
Visiting Belgium 2015: My Travel Diary
BELGIUM:
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal monarchy in
February 25, 2015
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Belgium
Hotels
The Duke's Palace: A Luxurious Stay in a Historical Hotel
A memorable stay at the Duke's Palace five years ago made me want to come back. An unmatched experience in Bruges, this beautiful, preserved city is a heaven I'll come back to on a yearly basis. What…
February 22, 2015
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Belgium
Hotels
Sofitel Le Louise Brussels: A Professional Luxurious Stay
I've been to the Sofitel in London, tried the Sofitel in Paris and now Brussels. All Sofitel hotels offer the same luxurious experience one expects. Le Louise is indeed luxurious, but is situated in…
February 22, 2015
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Belgium
Italian Food
I Trulli: An Excellent Italian in Brussels
We had had enough eating local specialties. After visiting six restaurants in the last two days, we felt like having some good Italian food. The hotel concierge recommended iTrulli which is also…
February 21, 2015
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Belgium
Lola Brussels: I Wouldn't Recommend it to my Friends
International Cuisine | Belgium Europe
February 21, 2015
International Cuisine
Lola Brussels: I Wouldn't Recommend it to my Friends
I've rarely seen a place that’s as pretentious as Lola... and it's all for nothing.
A long restaurant with a view of the kitchen, a white ambiance,
February 21, 2015
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Belgium
Restaurants
Maison des Brasseurs Mons: Croque Madame and Beer
Visiting Mons, the 2015 capital of culture, we stopped for a closer look at the Grand Place. Choosing La Maison des Brasseurs was a pure coincidence. Out of a dozen restaurants and cafes around the…
International Cuisine
Dell'Arte Brugge: Good Value for Money
As soon as we arrived, the first thing to look up was Dan Huzzard. I remembered, this amazing little brasserie in Bruges, which left me impressed and that was more than five years ago. Closed on…
February 20, 2015
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Belgium
Chocolate
Depla Bruges: Rice Crispy Dark Chocolate Cakes, Nothing Else
Continuing the search for some good chocolate in Bruges, we stopped at Depla. Depla is the classiest of all in the region. A shop with dimmed lights looking sophisticated and neat. A long,…
February 19, 2015
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Belgium
French Food
Bistro de Pompe: Good Casual Food in Bruges
A few meters from our hotel is a small restaurant. We'd heard good things about it and decided to give it a try. Cozy and calm, this bistro welcomes you for dinner since almost all restaurants in…
February 19, 2015
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Belgium
Cour St Georges Gent: A Typical Flemish Experience
International Cuisine | Belgium Europe
February 19, 2015
International Cuisine
Cour St Georges Gent: A Typical Flemish Experience
It was already 2pm, cold as hell and many restaurants were already closed for the afternoon, so we landed in front of Cour St. Georges.
Inside was pure amazeme
February 19, 2015
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Belgium
French Food
Patrick Devos: Below Average, Pretentious Restaurant
For our last night in Bruges, we asked the hotel concierge to show us a fine restaurant. Hidden behind a wooden door, far from the middle of town, we wouldn't have ever have found it ourselves, but…
February 18, 2015
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Belgium
Chocolate
Dumon Chocolates: Not as Good as Expected
Visiting Bruges without tasting their chocolate is like going to the Vatican and not visiting the cathedral.
I've heard
February 18, 2015
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Belgium
French Food
Savarin: The Chef Deserves a Star and More
Staying in Bruges, we decided to visit the city of Oostende. Located on the waterfront where a famous battle took place during the Second World War, Davarin is a fine diner recommended by The…
February 18, 2015
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Belgium
A Special Breakfast at The Duke's Palace Hotel, Bruges
Breakfast & Coffee | Belgium Europe
February 17, 2015
Breakfast & Coffee
A Special Breakfast at The Duke's Palace Hotel, Bruges
Don't you sometimes feel like everything is exceptional? Don't you feel like smiling or even shouting for joy? I felt like talking, sharing and informing everyone around me that I've discovered…
February 17, 2015
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Belgium
Chocolate
The Chocolate Line Brugge by Dominique Persoone
After a bad impression at Dumon, I went searching for the Chocolate Line which I found a few meters from the first shop. This shop has been talked about on the Net as a reference point in…
February 17, 2015
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Belgium
Lunch at The Dominican Hotel Brussels: An Exquisite Experience
International Cuisine | Belgium Europe
February 16, 2015
International Cuisine
Lunch at The Dominican Hotel Brussels: An Exquisite Experience
It was love at first sight. A glass door opens up to two fireplaces and you can either access the hotel from the right side and head straight to the restaurant or the left side to reach the hotel's…
February 16, 2015
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Belgium
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at The Sofitel Le Louise Brussels
Down near the lobby is the dining area. A shocking space at first, which looks like a nightclub with its black carpets, marble tables and black leather sofas painted grey, red glasses, decorative…
February 16, 2015
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Belgium
Chocolate
Maison Pierre Marcolini: Haute Chocolaterie and Pure Indulgence
I didn't enjoy the chocolates back in Brugges, the first thing I intended to do when we arrived to Brussles was to visit Maison Pierre Marcolini – and thankfully it was an incredible…
February 16, 2015
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Belgium
Tasty Discoveries
Dandoy: The Speculoos Specialist Since 1829
When I said I was going to Brugge everyone suggested I try chocolate shops and their fries, but bizarrely nobody mentioned Dandoy. The vitrine caught my attention as well as the presence of two shops…
February 15, 2015
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Belgium
Airports
Bad: Brussels Airlines' Business Lounge at Brussels Airport
Traveling onboard Middle East Airlines we were shown to the Brussels Airlines lounge. I wished I didn't have to come to the airport so early in the morning. A low ceiling, hundreds of individual…
February 14, 2015
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Belgium
Street Food
Fritland Brussels: Wait in Line for a Cone of Fries
They say you can't come to Belgium and not eat fries... Honestly I don't understand the hype. I've been here a week already and have not found anything extraordinary about their fries. I've smelt…
February 14, 2015
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Belgium
Italian Food
Toscana 21: A Homey Italian Experience in Brussels
They say that when you hear people speaking the same language of the restaurant's food that means that the locals trust it's good. Here we are at Toscana 21, located near the central district of…
February 14, 2015
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Belgium
Spotted Stories
The World of Designers Hotels: Bloom Hotel, Brussels
Hotel BLOOM! in Brussels has recently renewed the hotel and invited 287 creative young artists from different European countries to paint the rooms of the hotel and make it something unique for…
April 29, 2013
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Belgium
Travel & Tourism
Bruges... Is Heaven on Earth
Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located in the northwest of the…
October 12, 2012
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Bruges
Hotels
Duc de Bourgogne, Bruges, Belgium
When planning your trip to a whimsical place such as Bruges, plan it well and plan to stay at the Duc de Bourgogne Hotel which offers 3 star Bruges city center hotel accommodation. The hotel…
Fish & Seafood
Chez Leon de Bruxelles, Restaurant
A unique mussels place. I wouldn’t come here if it weren’t for its reputation as a mussel’s restaurant, but I’m glad I did! The food was delicious and met my expectations.…
February 26, 2012
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Belgium
French Food
Cafedraal Restaurant Bruges, Belgium
With a warm and cozy ambiance, this café is a true comfort for the soul. Cafedraal brings out the best of Belgium's history. Located in Bruges, one of the most wonderful cities on earth, the…
February 25, 2012
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Bruges
French Food
Bistro Den Huzaar Bruges, Belgium
Best bistro, great food, perfect traditional atmosphere … You won’t be disappointed by this delicious Belgian bistro! The meat is cooked with love and the meals are designed with…
February 25, 2012
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Bruges
Hotels
Kempinski Hotel Dukes' Palace Bruges, Belgium
The name says it all. It’s a hotel that offers great amenities and is even good enough for an actual duke, or any other royalty for that matter!
February 25, 2012
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Bruges