I’ve been living in Antwerp for over twenty years, photographing just about everyone and everything along the way. Over time, I got to know the city as if it were my own backyard – and let’s be honest: it…
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Liège Travel Guide: 11 Unexpected Highlights in Belgium’s Fiery City
Liège went through a quiet metamorphosis in recent years. After a long-overdue makeover, Wallonia’s most lively city is suddenly looking a lot better. Which makes this the perfect moment to book a day trip or weekend here, explore the…
Visit Riemst, Belgium: The Ultimate Travel Guide for a Weekend in Limburg
Riemst is a peaceful rural municipality in the south of Belgian Limburg, tucked between Maastricht and Tongeren. Rolling hills, quiet villages, vineyards and scenic cycling and hiking routes define the landscape, but some of the most remarkable sights are…
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…
Looking 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 32 wonderful and sustainable…
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…
Cycling in Koksijde: wild two wheel adventures at the Belgian coast
The 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.…
Mons for beginners: 6 tips for a weekend in Wallonia
Two years after the Art and Culture Biennale and a month before the new edition, Trot Op! travelled to Mons again to visit the latest exhibitions and to tick off a couple of classics from the list. Good for…
Visit all 50 museums in Antwerp: a comprehensive overview
Anyone who’s ever set foot in Antwerp will know museums like MAS or KMSKA. Great start, but no more than a fraction of all that’s on offer. Some museums are brand new and flashy, others are hidden or nostalgic…
Namur is a cosy provincial town in Wallonia, with a humongous citadel towering above it on a hill. There’s much more to discover though. From shocking museums to fantastic cocktail bars and one of the most impressive churches in…










