We touched down at Dublin Airport Terminal 1, grabbed our bags, and headed out. Once you exit the baggage claims area, just turn left and you’ll see the bus zone right outside. There are booths for Dublin Express and Aircoach—we went with Aircoach because it was straightforward. Got our tickets on the spot for €18 […]
Honestly never thought about visiting Ireland before, but when I was researching short trips from England, I realised Dublin is just a 1.5-hour flight from London. Immediately told Hubby we should do a quick getaway, and we booked our flight via Ryanair since we wanted to depart from London Stansted Airport – way closer to […]
So there we were, done with sightseeing for the day. It was already drizzling, and we were planning to just walk back to our hotel and call it a day. Then I spotted Amorino Gelato on the way and honestly, couldn’t resist grabbing some gelato to eat. What is Amorino Gelato? Amorino Gelato is a […]
Fries time again! If you’ve been following my Amsterdam and Brussels posts, you’ll realise I’ve been eating WAY TOO MUCH fries. Honestly, I think it’s the most popular street food in this part of Europe. When the weather’s chilly and you want something warm but not a full meal, hot crispy fries just feel right. […]
So, Delirium Village Brussels. You’ve probably heard about it in the news. Delirium Café holds a Guinness World Record from 2004 for having the most beer varieties in the world — a whopping 2,004 of them. Now they claim to have almost 2,500. Amazing. This place has a massive selection of international and local Belgian […]
Fancy the freshest catch of the day? Then you need to check out Noordzee Mer du Nord. This Brussels institution runs on a brilliant dual concept at the same address – fish shop meets fish bar. They’re essentially a fishmonger with an open kitchen serving up whatever’s freshest that day. Located smack in the Brussels […]
Almost 10pm and my husband and I were feeling peckish. We’d only had a sandwich each from Le P’tit Normand hours ago, and our stomachs were demanding something more substantial. That’s when Black & White Burger came to mind – just a minute’s walk from our Aparthotel Adagio Brussels Grand Place, right next to Galet […]
Aux Merveilleux de Fred is this artisan French patisserie in Brussels that specialises in traditional Flemish meringue treats. They’ve got two spots in the city—one’s a pure takeaway patisserie, the other’s a tearoom where you can actually sit and enjoy your sweets with a proper coffee. Stumbling Upon Aux Merveilleux de Fred Grand Place I […]
I was just craving a good sandwich when I ended up at Le P’tit Normand, right in the heart of Brussels near Grand Place. It was meant to be a quick bite, but it quickly turned into one of those unexpectedly memorable food stops. From the street, it looks like just another takeaway counter. Small […]
I’m usually not one to get excited over sweet shops. But while strolling around Brussels, La Belgique Gourmande immediately caught my attention. There was something about the colourful displays and the way the candies were arranged — very Harry Potter–like, almost magical. So of course, I had to go inside. The moment I stepped in, […]
If you love European architecture like I do, Mini-Europe is one of those attractions in Brussels that’s really worth making time for. I was most excited about visiting Mini-Europe when I was doing my research and planning this trip. The thought of seeing all of Europe’s most famous landmarks in one place sounded pretty fun. […]
Chez Léon was on my to-eat list the moment I arrived in Brussels. Really wanted to try a traditional Belgian meal and this place kept popping up everywhere when I did my research. Established in 1893, this family-owned spot is best known for its mussels and frites. No fancy concept, just good Belgian food done […]
Galet was literally next door to our hotel in Brussels. We spotted it on day one whilst exploring the area – just a minute’s walk away. Perfect for a breakfast stop one morning. The Coffee at Galet We went for a regular coffee (€3) and a Macchiato (€4.80). Right off the bat, both were pretty […]
We were wandering around Brussels when we spotted this long queue snaking outside Fritland. Classic sign of good food, right? Problem was, we’d just smashed a heavy lunch and honestly couldn’t stomach more food at that point. Mental note made: come back later when the queue dies down. Which we did. Can I just say, […]
You can’t visit Brussels without trying their waffles, right? That’s what everyone says. So when I was hunting for waffle places on Google, Maison Dandoy kept showing up everywhere. We decided to check it out ourselves. The setup is pretty straightforward. Ground floor has the retail boutique if you’re just grabbing products to go. But […]
Manhattn’s Burgers became our very first meal in Brussels, and honestly, it set the bar ridiculously high for everything else that followed. Hubby mentioned we hadn’t had a proper burger in ages. A quick Google search for the best burger places in Brussels led us to discover Manhattn’s Burgers. The reviews were glowing. We had […]