Every Tripstou guide to Belgium, organised the way a trip is planned. Start with the Belgium travel guide, then open the Brussels city guide and the pages beneath it: things to do, where to stay, a two-day itinerary and day trips. Bruges has its own city guide with a things-to-do page and a one-day itinerary, Ghent a one-day itinerary and Antwerp a two-day one. Country pages cover the itinerary, the best places to visit, Belgian food and the Christmas markets. Below, every Belgium article on the site, newest first.
Day trips from Brussels by train, ranked by ride time: Ghent (36 min), Bruges (1h04), Mechelen (about 20 min), plus Antwerp, Leuven, Dinant and Waterloo.
Best Day Trips from Brussels by Train: Ranked by Ride Time Read Post »
Where to stay in Brussels: the best area for first-timers, food lovers, couples and families, plus which station to stay near and where to avoid.
Where to Stay in Brussels: Best Areas by Traveler Type Read Post »
One day in Ghent, planned around real opening hours: Altarpiece at opening, Gravensteen before last entry, the quays at golden hour.
One Day in Ghent: The Route That Fits the Opening Hours Read Post »
Things to do in Bruges, with a verdict per sight: book the Belfry slot, queue for the boat at the jetty, walk the quiet east side, skip the Historium.
Things to Do in Bruges: What Is Worth Your Time and What to Skip Read Post »
Travel to Brussels with a plan: how many days to stay, Zaventem vs Charleroi transfers, where to base yourself and the rail hop to Ghent and Bruges.
Travel to Brussels: How to Plan Your First Visit Read Post »
Belgium travel tips for a first trip: which city to base in, how many days to give it, when to go, and why train tickets must be bought before boarding.
Belgium Travel Tips: How to Plan Your First Trip Read Post »
