Explore Belgium with Travels with Darley

Chocolate, Jazz, & History in the Heart of Europe

Belgium Brussels Travel Tips Darley Newman

Discover the best of Belgium with Emmy-nominated travel expert Darley Newman as she explores the enchanting city of Brussels.

Join a hands-on chocolate workshop with renowned chocolatier Laurent Gerbaud, uncover Brussels' vibrant jazz scene, and stroll through the breathtaking Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With insider tips from local guide Sasha Seggai, Travels with Darley takes you beyond the tourist spots to hidden gems and cultural treasures. Whether you're savoring gourmet treats or diving into the city’s rich history, let Darley be your guide to Belgium’s most unforgettable experiences.

Itineraries

Itineraries
Belgium Travel Itinerary
Belgium Travel Itinerary

Explore the Belgium travel itinerary we enjoyed while traveling through Brussels and Wallonia and filming for our PBS travel series.

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Vacation Advice

Inspiration + Tips
Inspiring Female Fashion Entrepreneurs: Happy International Women's Day
Inspiring Female Fashion Entrepreneurs: Happy International Women's Day

Inspiring female fashion entrepreneurs from our global travels, including Anita Davis at the Esse Purse Museum and Chailie Ho at PMQ

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Why Belgian frites are so good?
Why Belgian frites are so good?

Why Belgium’s fries are known to be so tasty and where to eat them.

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World’s Weirdest Museums
World’s Weirdest Museums

A museum where water coolers are instruments, where you can ride a ferris wheel on a city roof and one where you can finally understand what lurks in women’s purses?

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4 Big City Bike Tours We Love
4 Big City Bike Tours We Love

Explore on two wheels on these big city bike tours in Europe, Asia and the USA!

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Cool Hotels Worth Traveling to Visit
Cool Hotels Worth Traveling to Visit

From a hotel in a cool old 19th-century chapel to a cave hotel in Cappadocia, we’ve visited some amazing destinations and accommodations.

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Belgian Chocolate in Brussels: Sweet and Salty
Belgian Chocolate in Brussels: Sweet and Salty

From chocolate making workshops to where to taste and buy, the world of Belgian chocolate!

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Meet the Brussels Fashion Icon Annemie Verbeke
Meet the Brussels Fashion Icon Annemie Verbeke

Meet this top women’s fashion designer Annemie Verbeke and learn about a cool shopping street in Brussels, Belgium.

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Brussels Grand Place Insider’s Tour
Brussels Grand Place Insider’s Tour

A UNESCO's world heritage site, Brussels' Grand Place or main square is a popular gathering place in the city.

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Belgian Chocolate in Brussels with a Top Chocolatier
Belgian Chocolate in Brussels with a Top Chocolatier

What makes Belgian chocolate so good? A tasty introduction to Belgian chocolate in Brussels with Laurent Gerbaud, a top chocolatier.

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Five Free Things to Do in Brussels
Five Free Things to Do in Brussels

Expert ideas for FREE activities to fill your days in Brussels, leaving your pockets with plenty of cash for beer, mussels, and chocolate.

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A Kayaking Misadventure in Belgium
A Kayaking Misadventure in Belgium

We took a kayaking trip near the city of Dinant on the Lesse River. Kayaking to a castle in Belgium sounds dreamy, but we hit a weather snag.

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Yum! Discover the World's Best Waffles in Belgium
Yum! Discover the World's Best Waffles in Belgium

During our shooting for "Travels with Darley," We may have just found the world’s best waffles in the city of Liege, Belgium!

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Best Meal of My Life at L’air du temps in Belgium
Best Meal of My Life at L’air du temps in Belgium

I recently enjoyed the best meal of my life at L’air du temps in Belgium and as a world traveler and travel show host, that’s saying a lot!

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Durbuy, Europe's Quirkiest City
Durbuy, Europe's Quirkiest City

Have you ever been somewhere where a count lives? Well, you haven’t been to Durbuy, one of Belgium’s quirkest and cutest places.

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