Category: Belgium
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Bruges & Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
The next stop on my solo travels through Belgium was Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, a small university town that was once part of Leuven. It’s not a typical tourist destination, but it gave me a refreshing window into everyday Belgian life — quieter, slower, and a little off the radar. I stayed with a friend I’d met through the…
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Brussels
I took a day to explore Brussels — not enough to see everything, but enough to get a feel for the city’s contrasts. It’s a mix of ornate architecture, busy streets, quiet corners, and, of course, waffles everywhere. I started at Grand Place, which is as impressive as everyone says. It’s one of those rare tourist-heavy…
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Leuven
I ended up in Leuven almost by accident. I joined a women’s travel group, made a friend, and stayed on her couch for the week. It turned out to be the kind of place that’s easy to settle into — walkable, friendly, and just the right size to get to know without needing a checklist.…