Prices for most hotels, restaurants, and taxis in Belgium are quoted as “all inclusive;” no additional tipping is necessary, though you may add a bit for exceptional service.
Gimme Meir
One of Belgium’s best and most pleasant shopping areas is Antwerp’s Meir, a long and locally popular pedestrian-only street connecting the Central Station and the city center.
Just don’t call them French
For some of the best fries in the land that created them, try Maison Antoine on Place Jourdan in Brussels.
Good godfood
Excellent chocolatey options are plentiful in Belgium, but among the finest is Wittamer on Place du Grand Sablon in Brussels.
Let it “.be”
Adding “.be” to almost every Belgian city name will take you to that city’s official website, where you can find localized tourism information.
Take a culinary tour
Vizit (www.vizit.be) specializes in culinary tours of Brussels, Ghent, and Ostend.
Save money on train travel
The Benelux Pass is good for five days of unlimited train travel in Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg within a one-month period. www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/eurail_benelux_pass.htm
