‘A home should be a living composition, like a garden or painting’: an artist’s home in Antwerp
An unappreciated ‘hodgepodge’ of a building in Belgium has been opened up into a spacious and unusual home
June 2024
Paris can wait: how we dodged the summer crowds by Interrailing to Europe’s smaller towns
We took our teenage sons on quieter tracks – to Utrecht rather than Amsterdam, Baden-Baden not Berlin – and enjoyed a less frantic rail tour of Europe
January 2024
‘We came away awestruck’: 13 writers on Europe’s hidden treasures, from Chagall in Kent to Rome’s secret Caravaggios
From Arctic art to the Disgusting Food Museum: Europe’s top 10 culture destinations for 2024
November 2023
Cycling runs deep in the culture here: riding the cobbles and countryside of Flanders
The notorious pavé leaves this rider shaken and stirred, but the the gorgeous scenery of Belgium’s cycling heartland more than makes up for it
August 2023
Cycling, art, mines and vineyards in Belgium’s Limburg province
This area of Flanders has long been a paradise for cycling enthusiasts, but now it offers cutting-edge art and great culinary experiences too
May 2023
From Berlin to Brussels, the night train renaissance gathers speed with the new European Sleeper
The latest capital-to-capital sleeper is one of Europe’s most eagerly awaited new routes – and connects London to Berlin in 16 hours
April 2023
Rail journey of the month
Rail route of the month: a tram ride along the Belgian coast
Our slow travel expert explores the world’s longest tram route, a cinematic journey through Belgium’s dunescapes and quirky seaside towns
October 2022
A local's guide
A local’s guide to Antwerp, Belgium: high art, gritty graffiti and great coffee
A local's guide
A local’s guide to Ghent, Belgium: artisanal beer, bargain vintage and docklands clubbing
July 2022
Interrail at 50
I took the train to Antwerp, Belgium – here’s my guide to the city
In the final leg of our odyssey to celebrate 50 years of Interrail, we explore a city that’s seriously hip, but also caters for those who are just beer-curious
March 2022
A local's guide
A local’s guide to Brussels, Belgium’s relaxed, moules-and-frites flavoured capital
Pierre Kompany, Belgium’s first black mayor, leads the way to the city’s best bars, food and a sporting landmark honouring his footballing son Vincent
January 2022
We’re going to the zoo: sleeping with polar bears on a trip to southern Belgium
Immersive accommodation – with just a glass wall between you and a creature of your choice – is one of many thrills at this award-winning ethical zoo
December 2021
Leuven: the small Flemish town with a big (bang) history
With its cosmic roots and being the home of Stella Artois, the compact gothic town is a hip destination that has remained Belgium’s best-kept secret
November 2021
Europe on a plate: foodie holiday itineraries in France, Spain and Belgium
Make the local cuisine the highlight of a trip, with perfect pintxos in San Sebastián, great galettes in Saint-Malo, and brilliant beers in Ghent
September 2020
Readers' travel tips
10 holiday highlights of this strange summer: readers’ tips
Waterfalls and wildflowers, beavers, bike rides, a Dales sunrise … our readers share their magical escapes from reality this year
July 2020
Endless dunes and beach cabanas – that’s summer on Belgium’s coast
It only spans 40 miles but the Belgian coast is one long line of fun resorts, nature reserves and beaches, all linked by the world’s longest tramline
February 2020
10 of the best music venues in Brussels
The adoration of Ghent: art, history and flavours in Flanders
January 2020
Belgium’s Bath: a spa break in Spa
The Ardennes town that gave its name to spa towns the world over was known to the Romans, and its baths and pretty setting are still the perfect place to unwind
