Lifestyle

More and more tourists discover Flanders

12 November 2018

During the first half of 2018, Flanders recorded 14.2 million tourist overnight stays. That is 8 percent more compared to the same period last year. The increase is mainly due to foreign visitors.

The Brussels Beer Project is popular in Japan

29 October 2018

After three years of exporting beer to Japan, the Brussels Beer Project (BBP) has now also a bar in the heart of Tokyo in Shinjuku. The bar has become a must-visit spot for beer lovers.

'Aux Armes de Bruxelles' soon to welcome some new royal visitors?

23 October 2018

After some ups and downs in recent months, the brasserie 'Aux Armes de Bruxelles' in the famous Rue des Bouchers in the heart of Brussels, has been restored to its former glory.

Who will win the title of 'Best shrimp croquette' in Brussels?

11 October 2018

The shrimp croquette, a staple of Belgian gastronomic heritage, now has its own competition in Brussels.

Sharing for the environment: the key word for mobility in Brussels

10 October 2018

In recent years, Brussels has continued to innovate in the area of mobility: thanks to the system of sharing which is common throughout the city, ways of getting about are becoming increasingly origin

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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