Discover the Brussels you never knew

A 40+ page digital Brussels guide designed to help you experience a more beautiful, local, and worthwhile side of the city. Written by a Belgian photographer who calls Brussels home, it helps you discover a more intentional side of the city through thoughtful curation, local context, and recommendations that are genuinely worth your time and money..

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Hidden Gems

Beautiful, lesser-known places that help you experience Brussels beyond the obvious stops and tourist-heavy version of the city.

Curated Itineraries

Four ready-to-use itineraries designed to help you explore Brussels at a relaxed pace. Choose between Art Nouveau, culinary, beer and rainy-day options.

Digital Guide

A 40+ page mobile-friendly PDF filled with local context, practical advice, neighbourhood tips, and recommendations that help you spend your time and money well.

Introduction

The Brussels Guide

Planning a trip to Brussels can feel more confusing than it should. Which neighbourhood suits you best? What is actually worth your time? Where do you eat well, avoid tourist traps, and get a better feel for the city?

This carefully curated 40+ page guide was created for travellers who want more than a quick checklist of highlights. It helps you discover a more beautiful, local, and worthwhile side of Brussels. Comes with practical planning help, thoughtful recommendations, and enough context to help the city make sense.

Written by a Belgian local and travel photographer who calls Brussels home, this guide brings together real-life experience, visual curation, and years of exploring the capital beyond the clichés.

Think of it as having a trusted local friend in your pocket, one that helps you spend less time sorting through mediocre options and more time enjoying the city properly.

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The author

I’m a full-time travel writer and photographer, born and raised in Belgium, and based in Brussels. Work takes me around the world, but nowhere feels more like home than here. I’ve spent countless hours wandering through Art Nouveau hallways, exploring obscure museums, and trying the latest local craft beer in a tiny tucked-away bar.

I live here with my Italian partner. Our social life may be a mild cash flow liability, but in my defence, there is just a lot going on in the city. From local bistros to new wine bars, we tend to eat out often. All in the name of research, that's my excuse, and I am sticking with it.

This guide is my love letter to Brussels. It's for people who want to truly experience the city, far removed from the generic list of things to do.

What you will receive

When you purchase The Brussels Guide, you’ll receive:

  • A 40+ page digital PDF you can easily use on your phone or laptop

  • Carefully curated recommendations for landmarks, hidden gems, food, drinks, neighbourhoods, and stays

  • Ready-to-use itineraries for Art Nouveau, beer, food, and rainy-day exploring

  • Practical tips on where to stay, how to get around, and how to make the most of your time in the city

  • Local context that helps Brussels feel easier to understand and more rewarding to explore

  • Plenty of thoughtful food recommendations, including vegetarian-friendly options

Why this guide is worth it

There is no shortage of information about Brussels online. And most of it is absolutely free. But...

You will either be left doing the hard work yourself: comparing blogs, scrolling social media, and saving random places. Or, you will get a very generic AI-generated list that everyone else is also following.

This guide does the filtering for you and gives you advice from someone who actually lives in the city. It gives you a better-curated version of Brussels. One that helps you skip the obvious tourist-heavy experience and discover places that are beautiful, local, and well worth your time.

Who this Brussels guide is for

This guide is for you if:

  • you want more than the obvious Brussels highlights

  • you don’t want to waste time on tourist traps or mediocre recommendations

  • you prefer places with atmosphere and character that are local

  • you want practical help, but also a more intentional way of experiencing the city

  • you care where you spend your time and money while travelling

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this guide for first-time visitors to Brussels?

Yes. It is especially useful if you want to go beyond the obvious highlights and experience a more local, well-paced side of the city.

Is this only for tourists?

Not at all. It is also useful for expats, newcomers, and people who already live in Brussels but want better recommendations and a stronger feel for the city.

What format does the guide come in?

It is a digital PDF that you can use on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

Does it include practical information?

Yes. Alongside curated recommendations, it includes neighbourhood advice, food tips, where to stay, how to get around, and ready-to-use itineraries.

Is it vegetarian-friendly?

Every restaurant recommended has at least one, if not multiple, vegetarian options on the menu.

Will I receive it instantly?

Yes. You get access immediately after purchase.

What do other customers think about the guide?

As someone who travels for food, I particularly liked the dedicated section on restaurants (both Belgian and foreign cuisine). We also thoroughly enjoyed the recommendations for authentic chocolate, beer, and waffles.

Andrea Torcivia

I loved the mix of famous landmarks and custom itineraries. Especially the beer itinerary that had some very cool local breweries I would not have known about otherwise.

Greg Smith

I was super sceptical about Brussels, having heard nothing but bad reviews. I started following BrusselsEdit on Instagram and was amazed by how little I actually knew about the city. I bought the guide and it totally changed my opinion about Brussels. Well written with beautiful pictures and tons of practical information.

Sophie Claes

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