Lifestyle

Two veggie restaurants from Belgium among the world's top ten

12 November 2025

A veggie restaurant from Ghent and one from Brussels are among the ten best in the world according to the “We’re Smart Awards 2025”.

Study names Brussels the "world's cosiest city"

06 November 2025

According to a study run by a British travel insurance agency, Brussels is the cosiest city in the world.

Belgian culinary talent brought together in Gault&Millau guide 2026

04 November 2025

Foodies traditionally look forward to early November, when the acclaimed Gault&Millau guide reveals the best culinary paradises and unforgettable food experiences.

Time Out ranks Bruges' Christmas market(s) among the loveliest in Europe

30 October 2025

The influential worldwide magazine for tourism and lifestyle Time Out should know. It considers Winter Glow 2025 in Bruges to be top-level Christmas entertainment in Europe.

12 Belgians recognised for their talent at the Best Chef Awards

15 October 2025

Are Belgians good at cooking? The competition and professionals from over sixty countries have spoken, and they have said: Yes, chef!

Belgian creativity and well-being

Belgium is an open society founded on tolerance. Its central position in Europe, its situation at the confluence between the Latin and Germanic worlds, its multilingualism and its pioneering political, social and religious freedoms have contributed to its cosmopolitan and friendly character.

Belgians like to enjoy life and make sure they do so! So nowhere else will you find so many regional, authentic and colourful beers, with such a contrasting range of tastes and smells. As for the Belgian chocolatiers, they offer products of unrivalled quality and flavour with a well-established world famous reputation. Waffles, spéculoos biscuits, cuberdon candies... Belgium has much to offer food lovers, not to mention its famous chips! Belgium is also the country with the most Michelin-starred restaurants per km² in the world.

Modern and trend-setting, Belgians love beauty. Fashion, furniture and room accessories, Belgian designers adore mixing genres and muddying the waters by tearing down borders! Internationally recognised, Belgian artists have long infiltrated the stores on the smartest avenues of capital cities the world over.

A country of freedoms and innovations, life is good in Belgium where we know how to welcome you so you can discover a lifestyle that's both comfortable and easy-going.

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