While Belgium may not enjoy the same worldwide renown as its European neighbours, it’s a country with a rich tradition of bold architecture and cutting-edge design. From links to the beginnings of Surrealism to hidden Art Nouveau flourishes at every turn, the country’s designers display an innovative flair (for good and for bad – we’veContinue reading “La Maison Haute, Brussels”
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De Jonkman, Bruges
A short bus journey from the fairytale streets of Old Bruges and far from the hordes of camera-toting tourists, past the city walls and windmills, brings you to the suburb of Sint-Kruis. It’s a quiet residential place with tree-lined avenues and family homes. It’s certainly not where you’d expect to find a two Michelin starContinue reading “De Jonkman, Bruges”
24h in Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp is the ultimate playground for those who enjoy the finer things in life. It’s the world’s diamond capital with an industry dating back to the 1500s, and 80% of the globe’s rough diamonds still pass through the city today. On top of that, it’s Belgium’s fashion epicentre, bringing names like Dries Van Noten andContinue reading “24h in Antwerp, Belgium”
Guesthouse Cabosse, Antwerp
Along a quiet residential street, just ten minutes’ walk from the centre of Antwerp, black lacquer doors conceal the best-kept secret in the city; a Pandora’s Box that threatens to ruin all future hotel experiences once opened. Simply put, this is a hotel like no other. Cabosse is a four-suite spa hotel housed in aContinue reading “Guesthouse Cabosse, Antwerp”
Native, Antwerp
On a mild October afternoon we set off in search of something wholesome to absolve ourselves of the previous night’s indulgences. Down a quiet street in the centre of Antwerp, our prayers are answered in the form of Native: a homely neighbourhood restaurant with a strong focus on local, seasonal and natural produce. It’s aContinue reading “Native, Antwerp”
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