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…
Alternative Amsterdam: Castles, Gardens & Fortified Towns Just Outside the City
Just 30 minutes from Amsterdam lies a completely different Netherlands. Swap the crowded canals for country roads, star-shaped fortresses, riverside castles and green estates – all of them close enough to make for an easy day trip. Away from…
In the far east of the Czech Republic, just a stone’s throw from the Polish border, lies Ostrava. It’s the country’s third-largest city, but also one of its least understood. Built on coal and steel in the 19th century,…
Cascais, Estoril & Sintra: The Perfect Base for Exploring the Portuguese Riviera
Just a stone’s throw away from Lisbon lie Cascais and Estoril. Once sleepy fishing villages, they later grew into elegant summer retreats and golf paradises for the rich and famous – even James Bond has a history here. Throw…
Looking to combine your ski holiday with a unique music festival? Head to Davos in Switzerland near the end of March. That’s when The Davos Cover Festival takes place, which has world’s best tribute bands performing on different stages…
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…
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…
What to Do in Nantes: 10 Wild and Unusual Attractions You Won’t Expect
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…










