Riemst is a peaceful rural municipality in the south of Belgian Limburg, full of rolling hills, beautiful cycling and hiking routes and a few unique attractions. Surprisingly, the best sights in town are found underground. Trot Op! packed some…
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Looking for the best Italian restaurants in Antwerp? Aching for a tasty plate of pasta, an exceptional pizza or a traditional dish by la mamma? Trot Op! explored the scene for you and came back with 27 authentic Italian…
Putting 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…
Nantes 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…
In 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…
As 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…
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Amsterdam-Noord: 11 great tips for a visit to the trendiest neighbourhood in Amsterdam
Over the past few decades, Amsterdam-Noord evolved from a district where nobody wanted to be seen into one of the hippest neighbourhoods in Amsterdam. Trot Op! crossed the IJ on the ferry and visited all of the coolest attractions…
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The Vaucluse & Avignon: cycling in the shadow of Mont Ventoux
The Vaucluse is a dream destination for cyclists. Here, you’ll ride through fantastic landscapes and ancient villages; you can conquer the mythical Mont Ventoux and if you’d like to have a break from the bike, charming Avignon is nearby.…
A few decades ago, Duisburg was a waning industrial city in the Ruhr Area. Its economy was virtually at a standstill and tourists were nowhere to be seen. Fortunately, they decided to do something about that. Today, Duisburg’s industrial…
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The ideal Scotland road trip: 10 Highland stops from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Few places in Europe are as wild, wide and unspoilt as the Scottish Highlands. Endless roads lead you from panorama to panorama through landscapes of green valleys, dark lakes and weathered castles. Trot Op! took a road trip from…
