Halloween out of season? At Bruxelles Secrète, we recently came across a fascinating abandoned hotel (reminiscent of many a horror movie mansion). Discover the mysteries of the Kosmos Hotel in Heuvelland… A former...
Do you think it’s hard to piss off a Belgian? Thanks to these 10 unusual and hilarious lessons, you’ll know how to piss off a Belgian in a very gentle way, but watch out if they retaliate! 1. Say that French...
Tourist or local, you’re visiting Brussels and don’t know which museum to go to? Equipped with a Brussels Card (the reference pass for visiting Brussels museums), we set off to (re)visit the city’s mos...
The Promenade Verte is an incredible 60-kilometer bicycle trail (which can also be followed as a pedestrian), winding its way around the Brussels region, taking in the varied and enchanting landscapes of its communes. I...
Sunday May 11, 2025 is Mother’s Day in Belgium! For the occasion, Bruxelles Secrète has put together a list of the best ways to spoil her! Whether it’s a deliciously decadent brunch, a ceramics workshop, a c...
After the metro, tramway, bus, car, bike and scooter, if you want to keep up with the…...
Want to travel? Whether it’s an arid desert that resembles the Sahara, large Canadian lakes, an Indian castle or a village with a soft Provencal allure, there are plenty of places in Belgium that invite you to tra...
If, like us, you can’t resist a good, fluffy carrot cake like the one at Starbucks, you’ll be delighted to discover this homemade recipe that’s as gourmet as it is iconic. With its sweet flavors, melt-...
If you think vampires only exist in novels or teen movies, think again. Nestled in Wallonia, the castle of Farciennes is the setting for a legend as strange as it is disturbing: that real vampires once haunted the premi...
When you think of Belgium, the most touristy cities immediately spring to mind: Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp. Nature lovers, on the other hand, are more likely to…...
