Want to get away from the tourist traps? Discover the best of Brussels with our secret guides for locals and globetrotters alike.
Brussels, the capital of comedy of all kinds, where laughter comes as easily as opening a good beer on a terrace. Whether you’re a fan of sharp jokes or offbeat sketches, these seven comedy clubs promise an evenin...
Fed up with candlelit dinners, overpriced bouquets, and syrupy declarations? This year, Brussels is saying no to clichéd Valentine’s Day and yes to offbeat experiences. Whether you’re in a couple, with frien...
For beneath the polished cobblestones of the city center, the capital hides a rough and deeply human story. And to tell it, there are images that speak louder than words. The picture of mattresses spread out in the rue...
The most romantic among you will say that Love is celebrated all year round. For the rest of us, February 14th is the perfect occasion to spoil your loved one. So, for those of you lacking inspiration, Bruxelles Secrète...
As lovers of heritage and fine bubbles will know, Brussels is home to (many) historic bars. Among them, one address seems to stand out as much for its origins as for its longevity: the estaminet À l’Imaige Nostre...
All it takes is a few rays for the terraces to fill up, the parks to grow denser and the city to suddenly feel optimistic. There’s nothing exaggerated about this collective reaction, which reflects a well-document...
Unemployment and pensions Unemployment benefits are gradually disappearing for almost 103,000 people. First those with 20 years’ unemployment, then 8-20 years (March), and less than 8 years (April). Exceptions: ov...
As the countdown approaches and the bubbles start to fizz, one question comes up every year – where to see the New Year’s fireworks in Brussels? The good news is that the Belgian capital has everything it ta...
New Year’s Eve in Brussels is all about lights, music, festive crowds and magical moments around the fireworks display at the Atomium. But in the midst of all this excitement, the question arises: how to get aroun...
“Speaky-what? A speakeasy is a type of American bar often considered clandestine, as it was particularly common during Prohibition (the American period when the sale of alcohol was banned in the USA). Long after t...
