Tourists usually associate Belgium with its famous beer, chocolate, waffles and moules-frites. However, from eye-popping architecture to world-famous Surrealist art, its capital city of Brussels has plenty more to offer. According to Vogue magazine, it is ‘the charming, quirky capital you need to visit now’. Beyond the political workings of its European Union institutions, you’ll […]
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Category: Europe
Europe is a melting pot of a continent with unique countries and wildly different cultures packed closely together. Each European nation has its own prestigious history, beautiful architecture, traditional food and distinct dialect.
I grew up in the UK where we have awe-inspiring ancient cities such as London and York. Travelling from London I relocated to Belgium, where I am still discovering the quirky hidden gems of Brussels, as well as the beautiful historic cities of Ghent and Bruges.
France is somewhere always I love to visit, while more recently I have fallen head over heels for Portugal. Browse my posts below to find out more about all of these wonderful European countries.
These are the Best Things to See in Poitiers, France (2025)
If you’re looking for a French city rich in history, culture and innovation, but without the crowds, Poitiers is an excellent choice. Located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in western France, just two hours from Paris, it’s a hidden gem in one of the country’s most underrated regions. One of France’s oldest cities, Poitiers was founded in the […]
How to Plan Your Perfect Itinerary for Belgium (2025)
Belgium may be small, but it’s packed with charm, history and unique experiences. From the medieval streets of Bruges to Europe’s political heart of Brussels, Belgium also has plenty of hidden gems. And it’s getting more popular: in 2023, Belgium had a record 44 million tourist overnight stays. I have lived in Belgium for the […]
One Day in Ghent Itinerary: How to Have the Best Day Trip to Ghent, Belgium (2025)
According to Lonely Planet, the historic Belgian city of Ghent is Europe’s best-kept secret. There are plenty of things to see and do here, even if you only have one day in Ghent. I have lived in Belgium for several years and Ghent is still one of my favourite places to go. Here are my […]