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Eating Like a Local in Brussels: Daily Special
Brussels local restaurants

Eating Like a Local in Brussels: Daily Special

The difference between eating like a tourist and eating like a local in Brussels is stark. Tourist restaurants charge you €20 for a sandwich near the Grand Place. Local restaurants charge you

Brussels Flea Market (Jeu de Balle)
Jeu de Balle Brussels

Brussels Flea Market (Jeu de Balle)

Jeu de Balle is Brussels' flea market and the antithesis of its tourist Grand Place. It's chaotic, authentic, crammed with genuine treasures and genuine junk, and full of locals hunting for

Day Trips from Brussels: Bruges, Ghent, Waterloo
Day trips from Brussels

Day Trips from Brussels: Bruges, Ghent, Waterloo

Brussels is a base for exploring Flanders. Three excellent day trips are within easy train distance: Bruges (medieval perfection), Ghent (bigger, more interesting), and Waterloo (historical significance).

All are doable as same-

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