A tip for a rainy day in Brussels – a visit to the Comics Art Center

We did not count upon many rainy days at the end of May but here we are again. The Belgian weather is always full of surprises that.... involve strong winds and constant rain, so not the good kind. Here we are again scrambling for indoor activities to keep the kiddo entertained. He recently got into …

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The largest Belgian chocolate museum in the world in Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp has lots of cool activites to offer to families, including a city zoo, a large playground in the City park and lots of chocolate. The most recent attraction is dedicated to the most famous Belgian export, aside from beer and comics: dark chocolate. Join us for a quick visit of the chocolate museum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOnaLOnYTfA

Easter Egg Hunting in the Botanic Garden in Meise, Belgium

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je0h8DWtZv8 Our first YouTube video is live! Please hit Subscribe and the bell button as we have a few more coming and would love to bring you along in our adventures. Thanks for your support! In this video we you to a Botanic Garden in search for clues and chocolate eggs. At the end we …

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Top 5 museums to visit with children in Brussels

During this last year we we had plenty of time to explore Belgium's indoor and outdoor attractions. We decided to revisit some of our favorite museums and share our impressions with other desperate parents looking for a reason to leave the house while the phone is uncooperatively showing a rainy weather forecast, which almost never …

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7 trips to do with kids in and around Dinant, Belgium

With the international travel being restricted due to Covid, we attempted to put our wanderlust at ease by scouting great kid-friendly holiday places in Belgium. One such place is Dinant and the area towards the French border. It is part of the Ardennes, the closest thing that Belgium has to a mountain range. We have …

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A short escape in Ghent, Belgium – a stubborn city and an open air museum

Ghent is a short, one hour drive from Brussels and has plenty to keep you and the kids engagged for a day or a week- end.  Its pedestrian city center is the largest in Belgium which means more freedom to run around for the little ones. You'll have to watch out for the tram though, …

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A Sunday with wild animals and cava in Antwerp, Belgium

As we are based in Brussels, Antwerp is often our 'go to' short getaway. I like how compact and cosy the city center is. You can reach the Central Market in about 20 min walk from the train station. There are  nice restaurants and a great coffee culture. Even if the weather is less great …

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