If you've never been to Belgium, it's time to plan a trip. This country is travel pro Rick Steves' pick for Europe's best-kept secret, and it's got a lot to recommend it. There are gorgeous medieval ...

Whenever I think of Belgium, I recall digging into a dish of mussels while seated on a sunny square in Brussels, in the shadow of a lacy medieval spire. My waiter bragged, "In Belgium, we eat as ...

Whenever I think of Belgium, I recall digging into a dish of mussels while seated on a sunny square in Brussels, in the shadow of a lacy medieval spire. My waiter bragged, “In Belgium, we eat as much ...

Belgium’s capital, Brussels, is undeniably a great place to get a feel for modern-day Europe. But as the capital of the EU, it’s an international hub that doesn’t give you a sense of Belgium per se.

Bruges, which gets Rick Steves' vote for the sweetest town in Belgium, has a passion for chocolate. You'll be tempted by display windows all over town. The center of the old city contains an ...

The medieval Belgian town of Bruges attracts hordes of visitors, but don’t let that keep you away. Get lost on its back streets, away from the lace shops and waffle stands, and ride a bike along a ...

Once one of Belgium’s medieval powerhouses, Ghent today is home to one of Belgium’s biggest universities and a vibrant student population. While it has plenty of pretty canals and gables, it also ...

(Gene Openshaw) 2/2 Swipe or click to see more Fresh Liège waffles, Belgium’s other great street food, are usually eaten as a warm afternoon snack. (Rick Steves) Whenever I think of Belgium, I recall ...