Beijing is a city of a special magnitude: an unfathomable metropolis, stretching out over an area half the size of Belgium with twice as many inhabitants. Centuries-old imperial heritage sits alongside modern architecture, and it offers an endless network of little streets and markets to explore. Beijing is a must-see for any trip to China, and an extremely rich destination you should experience at least once. Beijing is a fantastic and challenging city to discover, but my first experience was…
The 30 best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Antwerp
Posted on September 16, 2024Looking for the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Antwerp? Fancy some tasty and surprising plant-based dishes? Trot Op! kindly lends you a helping hand by putting together a complete overview of no less than thirty wonderful and sustainable places. If you want to stay fit and sexy like me, you’ll eventually come to the conclusion that eating stew and mayo covered French fries three times a week is not exactly helpful in holding back the ever crueler hand of…
The 35 best coffee bars in Antwerp
Posted on August 3, 2024Putting together a list of the best coffee bars in Antwerp is no easy feat. This is mainly due to the fact there are so damn many of them you have to actively take care not to stumble into one by accident. Trot Op! took on the challenge anyway, and compiled an extensive list of no less than 35 great spots. (Last update: August 2024) Other Belgians often see Antwerp as a city of arrogant machos with a superiority complex…
What to do in Nantes: the 9 wildest sights and attractions
Posted on July 13, 2024Nantes is a lively and peculiar city near the French Atlantic coast. The old town offers everything you’d expect from a classic French city trip, but on top of that its streets and squares are full of quirky public art and home to some very strange creatures. Trot Op! headed south on the TGV and went in for a closer look. Anyone who regularly browses this blog – and why wouldn’t you, it rocks – might have noticed there aren’t…
Cycling in Koksijde: wild two wheel adventures at the Belgian coast
Posted on July 8, 2024The Belgian coastal town of Koksijde-Oostduinkerke was recently chosen as one of Flanders’ best cycling destinations. Time for Trot Op! to plan another visit to the seaside, rent a bike and see if it lives up to the hype. Somewhere in my icy rock of a heart, I have a soft spot for Koksijde. This is because my trip to this charming coastal town in 2019 was the first genuine collaboration I published on this then almost empty blog. Even…
Ticino & Lago Maggiore: 5 amazing sights to enjoy in Italian Switzerland
Posted on June 28, 2024In sunny Ticino, Switzerland suddenly takes on a Mediterranean flair. The country’s only Italian-speaking canton swaps alpine cottages for colourful piazzas, and on the shores of beautiful Lago Maggiore, you can enjoy the beach in the shade of a palm tree. Trot Op! took a thorough look around. Booking a trip to Switzerland? In many people’s minds, this almost automatically means spending whole days swooshing down the slopes and dipping bread into a cheese fondue – just to fill you…
Discover the 10 most beautiful sights & attractions in Prague
Posted on June 15, 2024As from March 2024, you can book the European Sleeper Train to Prague directly from Antwerp or Brussels. We of course had to try this out for ourselves, and since we were there anyway we decided to list all of the best sights and attractions Prague had on offer. Buckle up, ’cause there are plenty. Prague is one of those top European cities where even after five extensive visits, you still haven’t seen half of it. The old centre –…
Fiesta San Antonio: 8 final tips for a road trip through Texas
Posted on June 10, 2024The last leg of my Texas road trip led from Austin to beautiful San Antonio: both the state’s second biggest and most Latin American city. When I arrived, Fiesta San Antonio was in full swing: the largest and most colourful street festival of the year. I got here just in time to lose myself in the festivities, but not before I listed all the main sights. You might not have noticed, but Texas isn’t exactly small. So when you’re driving…
What to do in Austin: 9 new tips for a Texas road trip
Posted on May 29, 2024This spring, Trot Op! flew to Texas for a road trip to three of the state’s most exciting cities. From Dallas, the road let to Austin: the most progressive city in Texas as well as the Live Music Capital of the World. Is this self-proclaimed title justified or is it mostly hype? We were very happy to find out for you. Without too much dilly dallying, the drive from Dallas (read the article here) to Austin takes about three hours.…