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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Brussels.

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Travel videos

Attaché

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Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, focused on city guides through food, culture, and history.

This Brussels travel guide video gives a well-rounded city introduction through food, architecture, public transport, city stereotypes, and Belgium's political centre.

CJ Explores

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CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel from Charlotte and Cory, creating travel guides and adventure content around the world.

This guide video covers things to do, see, and eat in Brussels, making it a helpful overview of landmarks, waffles, beer, fries, and public transport.

World Wild Hearts

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World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, focused on videos and travel guides from their trips.

This travel video highlights ten things to do in and around Brussels, offering a strong mix of museums, art galleries, architecture, and nearby tour options.

Wolters World

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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice, destination tips, and lists of sights and experiences.

This video gives a concise Brussels sights list, including Grand Place, Manneken Pis, several museums, the Atomium, city wandering, and Waterloo.

Wolters World

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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice, destination tips, and views on travel positives and negatives.

This video uses a practical love-and-dislike format to help visitors weigh Brussels, including prices, museums, restaurants, and Manneken Pis.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, chronicling global travel adventures with practical travel information and tips.

This travel video tours Brussels as Belgium's capital, with a positive city-walk feel and food references to chocolate, waffles, and beer.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, chronicling global travel adventures with practical travel information and tips.

This walking video offers a helpful on-the-ground look at Brussels as Gabriel Traveler makes his way toward the main square.

Rick Steves' Europe

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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel connected to Rick Steves' television, radio, guidebook, and Europe travel work.

This concise travel video gives a strong overview of Brussels' cultural importance, population, NATO headquarters, and European Union capital status.

Rick Steves' Europe

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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel connected to Rick Steves' television, radio, guidebook, and Europe travel work.

This brief guide video is useful for understanding Brussels through the European Parliament and the city's political role in Europe.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand with broad global destination coverage. Its Brussels guide is a strong overview for planning around landmark sights such as Grand Place, Atomium, Manneken Pis, and the Magritte Museum.

Brussels travel - Lonely Planet | Belgium, Europe

Explore Brussels holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/belgium/brussels

Nomadic Matt
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Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and practical independent travel planning. Its Brussels budget guide is especially helpful for balancing things to do with costs, savings, transport, accommodation, and other practical trip details.

Brussels Budget Travel Guide (Updated 2026)

A comprehensive budget travel guide to Brussels with tips on things to do, costs, ways to save, transportation, accommodation, and more.

nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/belgium/brussels/

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning and comparison tools. Its Brussels travel guide gives a well-rounded look at major sights, heritage areas, cultural experiences, food, drink, and neighbourhood context.

ViaTravelers: Brussels

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/brussels/.

viatravelers.com/destinations/brussels/

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Its things-to-do guide is a good fit for visitors wanting Brussels ideas across architecture, history, museums, chocolate, beer, and city attractions.

24 Best Things To Do In Brussels in 2024

Visiting Brussels is an exciting adventure filled with stunning architecture, rich history, and some of the world’s best beer. With countless museums,

theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-brussels/

Y Travel Blog
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Y Travel Blog is a family and general travel site offering destination guides, travel advice, and practical trip inspiration. Its Brussels article offers practical inspiration for choosing activities and local foods to try in the Belgian capital.

19 Amazing Things To Do In Brussels

Traveling to Brussels soon? Then be sure to check out these amazing things to do in Brussels including a list of food to try in this Belgium city!

ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-brussels/

Nomad is Beautiful
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Nomad Is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site with practical travel, lifestyle, and remote-work guidance. Their Brussels accommodation guide is useful for comparing neighbourhoods and hotels while keeping nearby sights in view.

Where to stay in Brussels: The Best Hotels and Neighborhoods

Where to stay in Brussels: the best hotels and neighborhoods in the city, as well as some brief and useful tips on what to do and see in each area.

nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/where-to-stay-in-brussels/

Hand Luggage Only
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Hand Luggage Only is a travel, food, photography, and home blog built around visual destination stories and trip ideas. Their Brussels guide works well for a shorter visit, focusing on things to do that fit naturally into a weekend city break.

11 Very Best Things To Do In Brussels - Hand Luggage Only - Travel, Food And Photography Blog

There are so many things to do in Brussels, especially on a shorter weekend trip. It's one of those cities which is perfect for a long weekend, exploring - 11 Very Best Things To Do In Brussels - Travel, Travel Advice - Belgium, Brussels, Europe - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography

handluggageonly.co.uk/weekend-travel-plan-11-things-brussels/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destinations, remote work, and living abroad. Their one-day Brussels itinerary is a helpful option for seeing the city efficiently while still making room for local food.

Itinerary Brussels In One Day | 2026

Discover the best of Brussels in one day.✔️ Make the most of your time in Brussels following our tips including the best things to eat!

abrokenbackpack.com/brussels-in-one-day/

Travel To Blank
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Travel To Blank is a travel site focused on destination guides, walking routes, practical planning, and lower-impact travel ideas. Its one-day Brussels itinerary gives a clear structure for covering things to do and see during a short city visit.

Brussels In a Day - Fun Things To Do in Brussels, Belgium

Brussels is a city that will leave you speechless with its amazing infrastructure, delicious waffles, chocolates, and french fries. Even though Brussels is the biggest metropolitan area, one day in Brussels is more than enough

traveltoblank.com/brussels-in-a-day-fun-things-to-do-in-brussels-belgium/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent trips. Its Brussels safety guide is practical for independent travellers who want city-specific advice before and during a visit.

The Broke Backpacker: Is Brussels Safe

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/is-brussels-safe/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/is-brussels-safe/

The Travel Bunny
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The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog focused on practical, affordable travel planning, especially in Europe. Its Brussels attractions guide is helpful for weighing reasons to visit, timing, and the city’s main places of interest.

Brussels Attractions: 10 Best Reasons To Visit This Beautiful City

Brussels attractions. Brussels is a very popular travel destination in Europe & the EU. Find out when to visit Belgium & what are Brussels top attractions!

the-travel-bunny.com/brussels-attractions/

The Blonde Abroad
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The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with polished destination, packing, photography, and planning content. Its 24-hour Brussels plan is a thoughtful fit for travellers using the city’s compact scale to shape a short-stay visit.

How to Spend 24 Hours in Brussels, Belgium • The Blonde Abroad

Brussels is a relatively small city, so it’s very possible to see the top things in one day. Here’s how to spend 24 hours in Brussels, Belgium.

theblondeabroad.com/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-brussels-belgium/

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