Want to get away from the tourist traps? Discover the best of Brussels with our secret guides for locals and globetrotters alike.
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) . Among them, one address seems to stand out as much for its origins as for its longevity: the estaminet À l'Imaige Nostre Dame. Tucked away i...
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-documented cli...
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: ove...
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 takes to make...
New Year's Eve in Brussels is all about lights, music, festive crowds and around the fireworks display at the Atomium. But in the midst of all this excitement, the question arises: how to get around easily and without...
"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 this...
Brussels, city of beer? Yes, it is. But behind its patinated wooden counters and , the Belgian capital also hides a booming cocktail scene. From hushed speakeasies to cutting-edge mixology and addresses where audacity r...
Christmas presents are a wonderful way of showing your affection. How about slipping some surprises under the tree that celebrate the dynamism of Brussels? We've unearthed five nuggets that celebrate local art, gastron...
Just when you think you've seen it all when it comes to street-food in Brussels, a little nugget out of the woodwork reminds you that the best addresses aren't always the ones that make the most noise. In the Ixelles d...