Belgium
Belgium, a gem in the heart of Europe, is a destination that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern sophistication. From the medieval streets of Bruges, with its enchanting canals and timeless architecture, to the cosmopolitan flair of Brussels, home to the magnificent Grand Place and world-class museums, Belgium offers something for every traveler. Savor the country’s rich culinary traditions, from indulgent Belgian chocolates and crispy waffles to the vast array of craft beers that are celebrated worldwide.
Whether you're exploring the rolling hills of the Ardennes, strolling through art-filled cities, or relaxing in a cozy café, Belgium invites you to experience its unique blend of culture, history, and warmth.
Brussels
Brussels in English, Bruxelles in French is the capital of Belgium. Brussels city is quickly becoming a trendy spot for weekend getaways and holidays. Apart from its famous chocolates and beers there are many attractions that most visitors cannot begin to imagine. It is a centre of European culture, officially nicknamed ‘the European Village’, with almost 90 museums, beautiful parks, fascinating walks, trendy restaurants and bars.
There is a lot to learn about the history of the city, the art nouveau architecture, the Belgian obsession with comic strips, and on the food side – chocolate, fries, mussels, waffles and beer.
Flanders
Flanders is the northern Dutch-speaking half of Belgium, including cities of Ghent, Bruges, Ostende, Antwerp, Mechelne, Hasselt, Ypres, and others.
Flanders has played a key role in European history. In the Middle Ages, it was one of the wealthiest and most populated regions of Europe. The prosperous tapestry weaving & lace making industries helped to create a very sophisticated culture, with impressive achievements in architecture and arts, rivaling those of northern Italy.
Flanders, has always been at the crossroads of Europe. In eight centuries, the country has known no less than 50 wars, with devastating results. Strangely enough, culture and industry constantly flourished, leaving a beautiful heritage.
Visit the magnificent university city of Louvain with a university alumnus or Flanders Fields and its monuments erected to commemorate the fallen soldiers of World War I. See where the Battle of the Bulge was fought with a battlefield experts.
Wallonia
Wallonia is the French-speaking southern part of Belgium. Bordered by Flanders in the North and France in the South-West, its Eastern border is shared by Luxembourg and Germany.
More hilly than the country’s north, it has beautiful landscapes, and its cities have a lot of preserved history predating the industrial age.
The major cities to discover are Liège – Wallonia’s largest city with wide boulevards, rolling hills and a bewildering architectural mix; Dinant,- a jaw droppingly beautiful town stretching along the Meuse; Namur – the capital of the Walloon Region; Bastogne – a major World War II remembrance site and Spa – the original “spa”, famed for healing cold springs since the 14th century.
