Lifestyle

Unexpected archaeological discovery at Orval Abbey

19 June 2020

Archaeologists have unearthed a 16th century corridor made of beautiful yellow stones with carved capitals.

Strawberries, a tasty Belgian export product

04 June 2020

We are familiar with the classical list of culinary highlights. What many do not suspect is that the strawberry also belongs here.

"View from my window": a real breath of fresh air!

04 June 2020

Confined to her small apartment in Amsterdam, the young Belgian Barbara Duriau from Binche had the great idea of launching a Facebook group called "View from my window".

Jonathan becomes famous with his "Mom I'm Fine" slogan.

03 June 2020

This fabulous story started a few years ago in Belgium. Jonathan Kubben Quiñonez, a young 27-year-old from Brussels, decided to quit his job and sell his car so he could travel around the world.

Henri PFR: Brussels boy, 24 years old and star DJ.

15 May 2020

At just over 24, Henri PFR from Brussels belongs to the new wave of Belgian DJs who have become very popular abroad and who make Belgium shine at music festivals around the world.

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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